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Me#1You#10 · Site Admin Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 6503

I happened to catch a John Gibson appearance yesterday promoting his new book ("How the Left Swiftboated America") and, needless to say, became immediately miffed. What a disappointment that the pejorative would be utilized (bereft of even quotemarks) in the TITLE by someone who, as I recall, was an SVPT supporter (I'll have to do some research into Gibson's views at the time).

I went to Amazon to see what might be unearthed there and found that the following text is displayed on the rear cover jacket (underscore mine)...

"Swiftboating, as it has come to be defined by the left, is the political trick of claiming to expose the truth while in fact lying..."

...which barely mitigates, as I see it, the ill-consideration by Gibson in promoting the pejorative definition of the term as a means to hype his book.

With "friends" like these? Rolling Eyes

update: I have removed the "Gibson" link from the "Media" listings but, perhaps, it might be useful one last time...

12 Noon - 3:00 PM: "The John Gibson Show" - John Gibson
FOX News Radio - SRG
Listen Live - Call In: 888-788-9910 Email: gibsonradio@foxnews.com

TEWSPilot · Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject:

I'll let you know if Gibson responds to my polite email.

To: corrections@harpercollins.com
Subject: Correction to book title - How the Left Swiftboated America

Dear John Gibson and publishers at Harper Collins,

Was it worth the few extra book sales you might make to smear the Swiftboat Veterans for Truth by hyping the title with the LEFT's definition of "swiftboating" and without even putting the term in quotes in your title? I think you owe them an apology and perhaps some corrections on your book title and jacket and anywhere else you misuse the term "swiftboat" or any derivatives of it in the future. Putting the correct definition of "swiftboating" prominently on your book jacket might be a good start.

You can reach the Swiftvets here: Admin@SwiftVets.com

Regards,

Bruce Obermeyer
Former Captain, USAF
Vietnam veteran
Pilot, 361st Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron -- we passed intelligence reports to the Swift Boats and other military units during the Vietnam war
DaNang, South Vietnam; Nakhon Phanom and Ubon, Thailand
More time just flying missions over the killing fields of Cambodia
than John Kerry spent in his entire abbreviated "tour of duty"

...by the way, here is a more accurate definition of the term "swiftboating"
than the perjorative it has acquired through misunderstanding and intentional
distortion by media and pundits, (page 324 of "To Set The Record Straight"):

"Swiftboating: Exposing the lies, deceit and fraud of self-glorifying public officials
or candidates for public office who exaggerate their military service by lying about
their feats of heroism and combat wounds."

...my concept of loyalty:
http://www.opaobie.com/promisekept.php
http://www.wintersoldier.com/
http://www.tstrs.com

LewWaters · Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:32 am Post subject:

Every time I've written any of the networks or Fox shows with "corrections," they remain ignored.

Maybe Harper Collins will be different, but i wouldn't hold your breath.
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TEWSPilot · Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:54 pm Post subject:

Sadly, that's probably the fate of my request as well -- DOA. Oh, well, I also posted it in the book review section on Amazon.com, so anyone reading the reviews and comments has a chance to see it. Gibson should take notice, though; I've now moved into the top 4.5 million book reviewers.

New Reviewer Rank: 4,136,751
Classic Reviewer Rank: 316,144

Me#1You#10 · Site Admin Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 6503

While protestations to principals will, in all liklihood, never be publicly acknowledged or addressed, there's always the chance that they may, at least, be noted by appropriate eyes...and absorbed.

I'd suggest, however, that a significantly greater impact might be possible by raising the issue in every venue Gibson might utilize to hawk his book (good thought on utilizing Amazon Tews) and by hopefully catching the attention of any of the more notable (and generally SVPT supportive) bloggers.

Navy_Navy_Navy · Admin Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777

Great letter, TEWS!

What a vile thing, avarice.

Make you sell out your momma.... Confused

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~ Echo Juliet ~
Altering course to starboard - On Fire, Keep Clear
Navy woman, Navy wife, Navy mother

TEWSPilot · Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Navy, just trying to do my part. If Gibson wanted to use a nautical term in his title to describe what the Left has done to America, I suggest "scuttle". Hopefully, Gibson's "Avarice" gets trumped by the "Freudenschade" we all experience every time John Fraud stubs his toe publicly. I hear he is working on a deal to toss Owlgore's Academy Award and Nobel Peace Prize back over the fence for him, being "brothers of the rubber sword" and all....you did know that they BOTH served as film makers in Vietnam.

Me#1You#10 · Site Admin Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 6503

Here's a good link. I just gave him the "what for"...

Tell John

TEWSPilot · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject:

Gibson will be on O'Reilly today hawking his book with the disgusting title.

Deuce · Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject:

TEWSPilot · Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

Deuce: