1 That's not an olive branch - it's an attempt to get Kerry to agree with their distortions. Worse, the Swifties have launched yet another attack. Pretty sad group but then that's the Republicans for you. Attack without compromise, morals, or conscience.

2 Yup. Ya gotta love those "Republicans" like John O'Neillwho vote for Hubert Humphrey, Ross Perot (twice) and Al Gore, describe our current Republican President as an "empty suit," and express a view that John Edwards was the best candidate for President in the race.

3 They have to be Republicans. They are doing something that some Kerry supporters don't like. Therefore, they are Republicans--all of 'em. Why can't you get that?

4 Sure, it's an olive branch. "Agree with our distortions or we'll continue with more distortions." If Kerry refuses to sign then he'll appear as not wanting peace, of keeping the ugliness going. If he does sign then he's admitting to the distortions. No win for him either way. Big win for Georgie either way. He says to the Swifties "Bad! Don't do it!" and they (*wink*) ignore him. Maybe MoveOn should do like the Swifties: Bush - agree that you're an incompetent moron or we'll keep on revealing your inadequacies. That'd be fair, right?

5 Do you, um--do you really believe this stuff you write? Just curious.