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Bush's Youth Under Scrutiny (ZOT!!! Mod's patience just ran out.)
Washington Post ^
| 9/7/04
| Dan Froomkin
Posted on 09/07/2004 10:00:58 AM PDT by Forrest2320
After weeks in which the political discourse was nearly dominated by the scrutinizing of Sen. John F. Kerry's conduct in the Vietnam War era, President Bush now may find himself under the microscope and on the defensive for actions in his past. Kerry supporters are actively questioning Bush's spotty record as a stateside National Guardsmen during the Vietnam War. A former senior politician in Texas is telling people he pulled strings to get Bush into the guard. And an Associated Press investigation has concluded that key documents that should have been written to explain gaps in Bush's guard service are missing.
Jill Zuckman writes in the Chicago Tribune: "In a television advertisement to begin airing Friday, Bob Mintz, a lieutenant colonel in the Alabama Air National Guard during the time Bush was supposed to have been there in 1972, will say he never saw Bush at the base even though he looked for him, according to a spokeswoman for the group." Michael Dobbs writes in The Washington Post: "A former senior politician from Texas has told close friends that he recommended George W. Bush for a pilot's slot in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War because he was eager to 'collect chits' from an influential political family.
The five kinds of missing files identified by the AP are: A report from the Texas Air National Guard to Bush's local draft board certifying that Bush remained in good standing in 1972 or 1973. Records of a required investigation into why Bush lost flight status. A written acknowledgment from Bush that he had received the orders grounding him. Reports of formal counseling sessions Bush was required to have after missing more than three training sessions.
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To: ErnBatavia
A scum sucking attorney (SSA) friend of mine knows O'Neill. He said that nobody can beat O'Neill when he is in the mode he's in. "O'Neill has a near photographic memory and is a f'ing genius" is the way the SSA put it.
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posted on
09/07/2004 10:17:37 AM PDT
by
isthisnickcool
(Only dummies play poker with George W. Bush.)
To: Forrest2320
I think this is great that the media is bringing up Bush's past. The American electorate does not care. All they care about is his record the last 4 years. This tactic would have worked 4 years ago but it will not work now. I hope the liberals keep trying to bring up these petty attacks because everytime they do they are just wasting resources, time and money.
I say keep it up.
42
posted on
09/07/2004 10:18:04 AM PDT
by
truthandlife
(http://www.neverforgetneveragain.com -- If you want Bush re-elected pass on this video link!!!!)
To: Forrest2320
Stop beating me!
Yours Truly,
Dead Horse
To: MeekOneGOP; Old Sarge; Forrest2320
Ready to hunt the DUmmy trolls.
44
posted on
09/07/2004 10:18:39 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(kerry wants to rely on 4 months in Nam, not almost 20 yrs AWOL in the Senate.)
To: truthandlife
I love the smell of liberal desperation...it smells like VICTORY!!!
45
posted on
09/07/2004 10:19:15 AM PDT
by
Dems_R_Losers
(Proud to be a Reagan Alumna!)
To: cyncooper
Did you even read the question to which I was responding? Because if you did, your response is nonsensical.
46
posted on
09/07/2004 10:19:36 AM PDT
by
lugsoul
(Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin on the mountainside.)
To: Forrest2320
Forrest2320
Since Sep 7, 2004
47
posted on
09/07/2004 10:20:02 AM PDT
by
gedeon3
To: Forrest2320
i understand that George shoved Jeb out of the way while waiting for the ice cream truck when they were kids ... that alone shows that W is unfit to command troops abroad
48
posted on
09/07/2004 10:20:48 AM PDT
by
InvisibleChurch
(I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it)
To: Forrest2320
Just signed-up today, so you could post thisa crap/ Buh-bye, DU troll! ZZZZZZZZZZOT!®
49
posted on
09/07/2004 10:21:05 AM PDT
by
7.62 x 51mm
(• Veni • Vidi • Vino • Visa • "I came, I saw, I drank wine, I shopped")
To: Arrowhead1952
56 days until the election. I hope I can hold up, LOL!
50
posted on
09/07/2004 10:21:59 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: Forrest2320
Michael Dobbs writes in The Washington Post: "A former senior politician from Texas has told close friends that he recommended George W. Bush for a pilot's slot in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War because he was eager to 'collect chits' from an influential political family. So now they're calling Barnes a "former senior politician from Texas"? I guess that hides Barne's claim that he did this while Lt Gov. But Barnes didn't become Lt Gov until the following year, 1969. Liars all.
To: Forrest2320
Hey Algore:
That's it, YOU'RE GONE!!!
52
posted on
09/07/2004 10:24:03 AM PDT
by
Doomonyou
(Molon Labe! FMCDH!)
To: lugsoul
Did you even read the question to which I was responding? Yes I did. Without looking I recall that someone asked who cared about Bush or Kerry's history from 30 years ago. You responded the Swift Vets. I pointed out Kerry brought it up as the reason to elect him.
I'll now add that Kerry has personally made an issue of Bush's National Guard service.
Because if you did, your response is nonsensical.
I make perfect sense, as usual.
53
posted on
09/07/2004 10:25:10 AM PDT
by
cyncooper
(We're mad as Zell and we're not going to take it anymore!)
To: Forrest2320
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
54
posted on
09/07/2004 10:25:15 AM PDT
by
Ciexyz
("FR, best viewed with a budgie on hand")
To: Forrest2320
Beauregard...kill.
}:-)4
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posted on
09/07/2004 10:25:29 AM PDT
by
Moose4
(I'm a compassionate conservative. I feel lots of pity for liberals.)
To: Forrest2320
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posted on
09/07/2004 10:32:07 AM PDT
by
Fintan
(Oh...am I supposed to read the article???)
To: Forrest2320
Oh this sh*t again.
Understand this left wing nuts, listen to me! The reason Kerry's Vietnam record is being brought up is because he made it the focal point of his campaign and convention.
WHY?
I tell you why, Kerry wanted to use his "hero" status from Vietnam to prove he would be tough and strong on the WOT because this years election is about that!!
Now the DIMs from Kerry on down to the media start attacking Bush on Vietnam!! LOL.
Oh there is one thing I should mention to you loony left wing nuts, the President has proven he is tough on terrorism from being commander and cheif the last FOUR years!!!!!
To bring up this 35 year old crap about the National Guard again to question the President's "manhood" or "toughness" or to question his knowledge on how to fight a war is crazy.
But that is what you are...CRAZY, and I say have at it. :o)
Maybe one day before November 2nd your "heroic" candidate will lay out a positive strong agenda for the future of the country on the WOT and domestic issues.
LOL
I will not hold my breath!
To: Arrowhead1952; MeekOneGOP
Dangit, ah done missed anuther 'un!
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posted on
09/07/2004 10:33:48 AM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
To: TBarnett34
Interesting... Zell Miller looks sort of like Alan Alda would look, if Alda had a spine and a "pair" ...
59
posted on
09/07/2004 10:34:14 AM PDT
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: Forrest2320
I cant even remember the name of the woman I was with in '72....where were you by the way?
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posted on
09/07/2004 10:34:58 AM PDT
by
woofie
(What Do You Call a Boomerang That Doesn't work? ...a stick)
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