John P. Mullen wrote:
> Kevin Gowen wrote:
> 
>> John P. Mullen wrote:
>>
>>> Kevin Gowen wrote:
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>>>> John P. Mullen wrote:
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>>>>> However, I'm interested in calling for an investigation of Bush's 
>>>>> use of taxpayer's money to support his reelection bid.
>>>>>
>>>>> That *is* something 'Mericans can do.
>>>>>
>>>>> :-)
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>>>> Why would that be investigated? Have you ever filed out a 1040?
>>>>
>>>
>>> Cause it is against the law.
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>>
>> Really? Have you heard of the Federal Election Campaign Act? Every 
>> presidential election bid since 1976 has been partially funded by 
>> taxpayer dollars.
>>
> 
> Right.  However, Bush used other taxpayer dollars that he was not 
> entitled to use.  For example, frequent informational trips by 
> Condelessa Rice into battleground states.  *That* is a criminal offense.

Really? What statute? Do you have a case supporting that position?

>> Did you notice the part at the top that asks if you want to contribute 
>> $3 to the Presidential Campaign Fund and says:
>> This fund helps pay for Presidential election campaigns. The fund 
>> reduces candidates' dependence on large contributions from individuals 
>> and groups and places candidates on an equal financial footing in the 
>> general election. If you want $3 to go to this fund, check the "Yes" 
>> box. If you are filing a joint return, your spouse may also have $3 go 
>> to the fund. If you check "Yes," your tax or refund will not change.
>>
> 
> Yes, but the dollars I object to are not covered by that fund.

Which dollars are they?

-- 
Kevin
"This is the best election night in history."--Democratic National 
Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe, Nov. 2, 2004, just before 8 p.m. EST