But For Dan Rather...

In debate terms (and Legalese), the But For Clause rules.

Usage Example: There but for fortune go you and I.

But for Dan Rather and The Case Of The Curious Memos, there might never have been a reputable witness, personified by Lt. Col. Killian's unimpeachable secretary, Marian Carr Knox, who could actually verify George W.'s pissy attitude and defiance of direct military orders.

But for Dan Rather, there might never have been a journalistic reason to demand answers to questions concerning George W.'s National Guard service record. Since the White House has insisted for years that George W. got an honorable discharge, asking the same question repeatedly and getting the same answer would never be considered "news." However, now that pieces of paper have surfaced, asking George W. and his flying monkeys to clarify George W.'s service record is now "newsworthy."

Sep 21, 2004

McAuliffe: Will GOP Answer If They Know Whether Stone, Others Had Involvement With CBS Documents?

Washington, D.C. - In response to false Republican accusations regarding the CBS documents, Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe issued this statement:

“In today’s New York Post, Roger Stone, who became associated with political ‘dirty tricks’ while working for Nixon, refused to deny that he was the source the CBS documents.

“Will Ed Gillespie or the White House admit today what they know about Mr. Stone’s relationship with these forged documents? Will they unequivocally rule out Mr. Stone’s involvement? Or for that matter, others with a known history of dirty tricks, such as Karl Rove or Ralph Reed?” LINK

And what always happens when George W. and his flying monkeys are asked to answer questions and tell the truth?

They run and hide.

Sep 21, 2004
Bush Campaign Gets a Case of Camera Shyness

Backs Away From Defending Bush Guard Service, Debating the Facts

Washington, DC— Facing questions about President Bush’s Guard Service and its own possible involvement with the disputed National Guard documents, the Republican National Committee has postponed a call scheduled to discuss the issue this afternoon.

And, in the last several hours, the Bush campaign has also cancelled scheduled appearances by Dan Bartlett on cable networks this evening. These cancellations came as the Bush operatives refused to appear live alongside Kerry campaign official Joe Lockhart.

“It’s clear that even the Bush campaign is having a problem defending the President’s National Guard service,” said Democratic National Committee Spokesman Howard Wolfson. “The Bush campaign has decided to once again duck the tough questions and avoid real debate. Given the President’s National Guard service, I don’t blame them for being camera shy.”

DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe himself held a conference call earlier today where he focused on tough questions on the President’s lack of service, his three different explanations for missing his physical and whether he deserved his honorable discharge.

McAuliffe also highlighted a New York Post article that suggested that GOP operative Roger Stone might be involved with the CBS documents. LINK

Did I call them Flying Monkeys?

More like Cowardly Lions!