Dean: New Year 'Ball Drop' Timed to Benefit Bush


(2003-12-31) -- The precise timing of the descent
of a Waterford Crystal ball above Times Square at
midnight tonight may be another example of Bush
administration "stagecraft," according to Democrat
presidential candidate Howard Dean.

"The ball is a powerful symbol for America," said
Mr. Dean. "And it's natural to ask 'Who stands to
benefit from the appearance of stability and comfort
that comes from the smooth, timely, joyful nature of
this event?' First we catch Saddam, then Libya gives
up its WMD, the U.S. economy is recovering Saddam
is giving up information as to the location of WDM
and now the ball drop. It's a brand new year. It's
all coming up roses. To suggest that this harmonic
convergence of events was merely coincidental
strains credulity."

Mr. Dean insisted he was not suggesting that George
Bush personally coordinated the timing of New York
City ball drop, "but it is an interesting theory that's
out there," he said. Bush new about 9-11 and he is
directly behind staging the ball drop. . .

Thanks to Scott Ott.

S.Simon