The World Was Watching

Little was said about what was a major gaff by John Kerry; "The world will be watching", he informed us. Since when do Americans seek the approval of others when we make choices for ourselves? How can a man running for president be so tone deaf to the proud patriotism that has made his country the shining city on a hill? The only reason Mr. Kerry's statement didn't turn this election into a rout was that it was ignored by the media. Many will wonder how this election could have even been close for a wartime incumbent. Here's a start; a study by the Center for Media and Public Affairs showed that Kerry received more favorable media coverage than any candidate in 20 years. www.campusreportonline.net/main/articles.php?id=176

President Bush did extremely well when one looks at the disparity of critical press coverage. The main attack on Kerry was waged by the private citizen Swift Boat Vets. The main attack on the president was carried out by CBS. Had the story not been fabricated, the attack may well have been decisive. But isn't it the job of the press to scrutinize both candidates? I am heartened by the ability of the majority of Americans to see through the non-bias claims of the media and judge the candidates with their own senses. Then again, when you attempt to sway an American with European peer pressure you make his choice much easier.

It seems we should pay more attention to what MCLieberman has to say, he certainly called this race.