Maybe they were shut down because Indymedia has been pointing out lately how Bush may have been
wired during the debates, and at previous press conferences.
http://isbushwired.com/2004/10/voice-in-bushs-e
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Theory is that Bush has a tiny mic (or dental implant) through which Karl Rove, Cheney or some other intelligent grown-up tells him what to say.
Sound crazy? Then what's that
Power Unit with a thick wire doing under his coat during the 1st debate? (Note this was only noticed because the TV network disobeyed the Bush campaign's order not to show candidates from behind.)