"...there are so many issues that need to be addressed by both sides."

I disagree. Continuing to talk about this will only cause those on either side to dig their heels in and then go out and dig up even more crap that may or may not be true. What JFK may or may not have done 35 years ago is irrelevent. Let's discuss the current JFK.

"This thing was started on Bush's behalf by Karl Rove and his minions."

Can you prove this or is this an opinion?

"Is it possible that you're finding it ridiculous because it's losing it's steam?"

Nope. I said from the start this issue was ridiculous.