Bush's hometown paper endorses Kerry

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The discussion revolves around the endorsement of John Kerry by George W. Bush's hometown newspaper, exploring the implications of this endorsement and the legitimacy of the newspaper itself. Participants engage in a mix of commentary and questions regarding the newspaper's credibility, circulation, and relevance.

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  • One participant notes the lack of enthusiasm from prominent figures like McCain and questions where Bush would live if he loses, referencing the editorial from the hometown paper.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the newspaper's legitimacy, questioning its circulation and editorial staff based on its "about" section and limited archives.
  • Several participants engage in light-hearted banter about the newspaper, including jokes about the absence of a sports section.
  • One participant claims the paper has a circulation of about 450, while another suggests it might be as low as 425, indicating a small reach relative to the town's population.

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Participants generally agree that the newspaper exists and has a small circulation, but there is disagreement regarding its legitimacy and the significance of its endorsement of Kerry.

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Participants reference the town's population and the newspaper's circulation numbers, which are not independently verified and may depend on varying definitions of what constitutes a legitimate newspaper.

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Less than enthusiastic support from McCain, blasted by Hagel and Lugar. Now his own hometown paper has abandoned him. If Bush loses, where will he live?

This is the editorial in his hometown newspaper.

http://www.iconoclast-texas.com/Columns/Editorial/editorial39.htm

Of course, they must not hate George Bush as much as they say. If you go to their 'front page' (http://www.iconoclast-texas.com), you can still buy an official "Crawford, Texas - Home of George W. Bush" paperweight for $39.99 (you might want to wait, though; they might go on sale).
 
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I'm sorry, I must be missing something. Is this an actual newspaper with circulation numbers...editors and such or a website calling itself a newspaper? Under it's "about" section it doesn't give any information as to who or where and any cirulation numbers and under it's archives it only has 3 archived editions? What is this?
 
Hehe. Good one, guys.

edit: hey, while we're at it, where's the sports section?
 
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The sports section ? That only comes out every time Bush goes dirt biking around the ranch. :biggrin:
 
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I'm sorry, I must be missing something. Is this an actual newspaper with circulation numbers...editors and such or a website calling itself a newspaper? Under it's "about" section it doesn't give any information as to who or where and any cirulation numbers and under it's archives it only has 3 archived editions? What is this?

The paper has a circulation of about 450 people (I'm quoting high) when I last say this
 
Yes, it's a real paper. The source where I first heard this gives 425 as the circulation.

And hey, it reaches more than half the town! :biggrin: The 2000 census gave the population of Crawford as 705, up 74 from 1990.
 
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