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[Judith Anne]

Bump! ;-D

[onyx]

And thank you Tonk,
and the Swifties!

Kerry is finally the last casualty of the Vietnam War!

[TheBigB]

Bumpity!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[ride the whirlwind]

Thank you to all who make this site so worth perusing every day.
(At least) 4 MORE YEARS!

[shield]

Thank you Swifties...this time you've won this war for America; you were even fighting the commies again. Justice at last for our Viet Nam Vets. ;o)

[Valin]

First time tragedy, second time farce

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Posted: November 3, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern
http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=41269

© 2004 WorldNetDaily.com


It is 1 a.m. in Dallas, and I have been broadcasting since 5:00 p.m., so I will be brief.

Although the autopsy may take some time, the disaster that were the exit polls tonight will long be remembered as the equivalent of the early call of Florida for Gore in 2000. This was almost a disaster as panic spread throughout the close-watchers of the campaign – and there are millions of such close watchers. Drudge bit, and the entire country swallowed. There were skeptics, and I was among them, but even I had that feeling of doom sweep over me.

Information sensitive environments have to be on guard against manipulations like yesterday's. And when they happen, they must be closely examined.

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So, who do Republicans have to thank?

Well, the U.S. military, for sweeping victories in Afghanistan and the conquest of Baghdad, and unflinching resolve to triumph in Iraq. Terrorists throughout that country are deeply dismayed at this hour.

And the superb professionals who designed the 96-hour effort in Colorado and Georgia in 2002 and who exported it throughout the country – they get a big round of applause.

The Swift Boat Vets get a salute for their courage and their persistence.

The blogosphere helped keep Dan Rather and his gang in check, as did citizen activists at places like FreeRepublic.com and FootballFansforTruth.com. The new media has forever changed the way media operates.

To the good people of Ohio, and every other state that resisted the blandishments of the Michael Moore-George Soros left: Thank you.

Sen. George Allen, who helped recruit a great class of Senate candidates and then push many of them to victory tonight deserves thanks. The same thanks go to Dennis Hastert, Tom Delay, Tom Reynolds and their team in extending the GOP majority by insisting upon fair reapportionment in Texas.

And finally, President and Mrs. Bush and Vice President and Mrs. Cheney conducted a disciplined and up-beat campaign in the face of unprecedented vilification. They didn't lose their humor or their energy, and they kept the team moving forward. Very few candidates have run such mistake-free campaigns, and their courage and quiet conviction brought them a deserved victory.

Now John Kerry has refused to graciously concede. I think this will not be a repeat of Florida 2000. First time tragedy. Second time farce. But it is still a fight, and it is going to be an ugly farce.

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Hugh Hewitt is an author, television commentator and syndicated talk-show host of the Salem Radio Network's Hugh Hewitt Show, heard in over 40 markets around the country.

[Soaring Feather]

bump!!

[EdReform]

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[LakeLady]

Ping thanks.

I bet we see some better moods around here now...hopefully, very soon.

THANK YOU MESSRS. ROBINSON, WE DO APPRECIATE Y'ALL!

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[Alamo-Girl]

A big thank you to Jim Robinson, SwiftVets and all of our veterans!!!

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[blackie]

Big Jim and John ~ Bump!

[John Lenin]

Thanks Tonk for all the hard work you put into this election, if not for the Swift Boat Vets and Jim Robinson we would be saying President Kerry right now. The SB Vets turned the tide on this election, hats off to you guys, you finally got your apology from America.

[Darksheare]

Ditto!
Thanks for this forum guys!

Thanks for the ping Tonk!

[exhaustedmomma]

Making history!! Making a difference. Thank you for following through on your vision, & fighting all the battles to ensure WE THE PEOPLE control this country. The fight is a long way from over. But I can't begin to express my gratitude for the HOPE and opportunity to be part of the effective process. Thanks so much to the Robinson Family! And to all Freepers... old and new! God Bless America!!!

[Tom602]

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Thanks again JIM!! Where would we be without you?!