Well, thanks, but it's premature. It's not 100% conclusive because the IBM Executive and IBM Selectric Composer would do proportional fonts. The Composer was almost certainly not used in this case - it was for typesetting for camera ready and was a monumental pain in the rear to use. The Executive is possible, but still not very likely, but that doesn't resolve the other circumstances indicating forgery. As this gets sifted through the day we will eventually come to find out the truth. There's thousands of people working on it now. It's pretty cool how its unfolded.
On the site
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/007760.php
There is a copy of the docs that were faxed to the White House. They include the fax number for CBS... (Update 6)
1-212-975-1998
Sounds like fun....
Your caution redounds to your credit as much as your keen eye.
I agree that the forgery case isn't yet completely closed, but CBS has a lot of explaining to do if it is to remain open. I expect them to retract the story soon, rather than attempt it.
When they do, please accept my sincere admiration and thanks.
I originally posted this to myself (DUH!)...it was meant for you.
Well, the story seems to have legs, big time.
Your original post was cited at Powerlinblog.com, and it was there in the context of an early (if not the first) Internet discovery of the possible forgery of Rather's documents. I think I can renew my congratulations for your fast eye and keyboard...and my thanks as well.
It also seems that these documents may have originated with Kerry campaign staff, too (that's just developing, so we have to see if it is true).
Have a great day!