the reason why the attacks on Bush don't stick is because they're usually expressed in the simple slogans those people tend to think in. the attacks aren't being made from mainstream democrats (though i'm less and less sure what that means these days) and/or other figures with political authority. most of america recognizes that the source of these attacks as someone they do not identifiy with... the attacks slide off Bush like bacon off a non-stick pan.
poorly conceived Bush attacks no one cares about
Bush lied. - people are too in-tune with the war in iraq's developments to fall for this.
AWOL - reflecting what people want to believe, not the documented truth.
Bush is a flip-flopper too! - even if it were true, it's coming way to late in the game not to sound like a weak and juvenile response. (especially after spending the last 3 years lamenting cowboy bush and his arrogance of never changing his mind and not listening to others.)
seriously, if you were undecided or leaning slightly to either side would this sway your vote? doubt it. many attacks on bush are fueled by the hate these people harbor. they convince no one but people like themselves who wouldn't vote for bush anyway. it's not an effective political statement, it's masturbation.
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