Dan Rather seems to be in a potful of trouble after his story on Bush's National Guard days on 60 Minutes II. This is such an overblown story. I am quite sure that Bush did receive favors to avoid the draft during the Vietnam war. I am sure this was the case with everyone who was born into wealth and influence during that time. So whats new? Why do we have to dredge up events that unfolded 30 years ago today? Why don't we debate the issues that confront us today? Was the war in Iraq a sound decision? Was it justified? What was the rationale behind it? What are the candidates worldview? What about healthcare? What are their views on outsourcing? What are their views on corporate corruption?
I can only imagine one side chortling with glee over the media coverage these past few weeks. And that has to be Karl Rove and his clique. First it was the Swift boat veteran ads that kept the media transfixed for a couple of weeks. Now it is Rathergate. I can't think of a better way to keep people from really focusing on the issues that matter in this election.
In hindsight I think Kerry miscalculated by so heavily stressing his service in Vietnam. Not only did he serve in Vietnam, he came back to lead the anti-war movement and that hurt many veterans. It was bound to be a double-edged sword. Bush's folks have exploited it ruthlessly (being a political junkie, I say it with some admiration...this has to be added as a case study in political science classes if Bush wins) and turned what everyone considered to be his strength into a major weakness.
Again, I predict a double-digit victory for Bush. This election is not going to be close come Election Day. And you heard it here first!
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