I've recently been wondering how the term "Been Swift Boated" got to mean some sort of sleazy political attack or ruinous untruth. From what was exhibited to me at the time of Mr. John F. Kerry's campaign, the Swift Vets and POWs for Truth were telling the truth. In fact, no factual information ever came forth to dispute the SBVT claims against Mr. Kerry. Certainly nothing from him and nothing more than general objections but not facts. Interviews at the time with the head of SBVT, John O'Neill, only reinforced my feeling that the vets had truth on their side. O'Neill was a very credible spokesman unlike his shrieking detractors. [More About Swiftboating Here].

Well, recently I ran across a double shout-out to Mr. Kerry and his supporters. It's no secret that Mr. Kerry takes great exception to what the SBVT have said about him. Indeed, he's got quite chip on his shoulder about it. He thinks they single handedly sunk his presidential bid (truth be known his did it all by himself with his "sparkling" personality). Well, about 46 days ago, Boone Pickens offered anyone, that will come forth with the facts to refute any of the SBVT claims, one million dollars. [Link] Mr. Pickens was a supporter of the SB Vets (and still is) and believes them wholeheartedly.

Well guess what? Who has been the first to take Boone up on his offer? Why none other than John F. Kerry, Vietnam vet. Problem is, although Mr. Kerry (in a letter to Mr. Pickens) offers a lot of bluster, he offers no facts. So Boone, in response, has asked Mr. Kerry to supply facts in the way of paperwork, film or other materials. But here is the fun part: American Spectator has initiated a Kerry Countdown Clock to chronicle the time until Mr. Kerry supplies Boone the facts to collect the cool million. See it here [Link] to the right of the article.

Please, you John Kerry supporters, don't hold your breath. As of this writing, the clock is next door to 27 days - and counting.

So, I'm wondering when the term "Been Swift Boated" will come mean "exposing a fraud."