Jerry,

I believe that DNC/MSM probably fits more tightly than DNC/Moveon. The moveon moonbats represent 25-30% of the Dem base and are vital (if they turn out) but they don’t have any real control. Look at the ease with which Dean (their boy, for sure) was brushed aside. I really think that the 60II program was designed as a prop for the ad campaign the DNC is kicking off this week. Rather was supposed to wave the memos after his “interview” of Dem hack Barnes. All to add an aura of authenticity to an ad campaign that was already in the can.

There is a centralized stupidity to this that has Shrum’s fingerprints all over it. Today they’ve taken the Gorebot out of storage and put new Energizers in it to go out and howl at the moon for a bit. That’s got to be a Shrum idea. Using CBS as lead shill sounds like Shrum too.

If you think of the memos as a small prop in the DNC/MSM coordinated kabuki dance then the lack of skill in the forgeries makes some sense. Rather’s willingness to take on a minor role as a Dem pimp is completely understandable. It’s a part he’s played for thirty years.

This would have worked like a charm if done in ’96. It might have worked in ’00. It only backfired today because the “boys at the top” are way dumber than anyone believes.