Ex-Guardsman Is Said to Be a CBS Source

NY Times ^ | 9/16/04

[CPT Clay]

Too Bad. I knew LTC Burkett. He was very competent around 93 to 96 when I worked with him.

[ClancyJ]

I can't believe that Rather would risk his reputation and that of CBS over a stupid, stupid gruntled guardsman's overhearing, sanitizing records, etc.

Nobody cares what Bush did 30 years ago. We KNOW what Bush has done for the last term as President of the United States and the two terms as Governor of Texas.

As far as who they are protecting? Kerry and his campaign of course. Burkett probably shopped his oh so very important scandal on George Bush to the Times, the democrats, the Kerry campaign and anyone else he could find. Of course Kerry would snatch it up.

Aren't we talking about phonied documents here? Does anyone see the pattern? Adjusted recommendations for medals, putting words in the mouth of Vietnam Vets in his anti-war efforts, 3 different versions of one medal recommendation each adjusted, and now we have phony military records on Bush?

The pattern is there for Kerry - he should have been a doctored passport salesman.

[hobson]

Burkett isn't the "unimpeachable" source. I believe it is former CBS KHOU-TV reporter and author of Bush's Brain, James C. Moore.

Here's why: Bush's Brain Author Central Figure in Rather-Gate

[planekT]

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[bolobaby]

Here's the thing that drives me up a wall: there is no such thing as an unimpeachable news source.

What??? You mean when president Clinton said "I did not have sex with that woman, Monica Lewinsky" he wasn't an unimpeachable source?

Oh yeah... I forgot... he did get impeached. ;-)

[Exigence]

I like to do a little bit of handicapping at the track, and this is a proposition I'd be happy to put money on.

Put me down for a few bucks, too. This is making sense and, to quote Judge Judy, "If it makes sense, it's probably true."

[bolobaby]

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[Arizona Carolyn]

But what to do about it and how? Texas politics have always been dirty (I was born and raised in Texas). When Bush beat Ann Richards that was an earthquake of major proportions in Texas and don't forget last year when they all left the state so they didn't have enough people for a vote on redistricting (since it might give Republicans and edge in the State)... actually, what do they say: all politics are local ...

Look at how filthy dirty Arkansas is/was and no one made a peep when Clinton was running because he was a Dem..

[nonkultur]

It is sad. He is a sick man. I really think he is being used.

That being said it is amazing this has gotten so much traction.

[FMS5]

"They are alluding -- or trying to allude -- that Burkett fished the papers out of the trash can."

And that is my point, they are alluding that the record was fished out of a trash can. But why would the CYA memo in Bush's file? The supposed CYA memo would be in Killian's file. Supposedly Bush's file was purged not Killian's.

[ClancyJ]

Great points.

But, somebody help me understand. Why all the energy for THIS? So - pretend it is true - Bush got preferential treatment? So what?

So Bush did not take physical for flying when he was going to be getting out - so what? Who cares?

What is the big scandal that would be worth all of this activity - I just do not see what they gain over a stupid missed physical, preferential treatment, even a drug charge. So what - it was 30 years ago.

What is the prize they are scurrying around for that will really destroy Bush? Preferential treatment 30 years ago? A drug charge? No.

[kcvl]

What do you say?

By Bill Burkett
Online Journal Contributing Writer

SNIP

March 19, 2003—I've sat in total grief for the past three years, watching the institutions of America being spent as if they were lottery winnings.

I don't want to say it, "But I told you so."



only three dear friends from those military days dared to help me. CW3 George Conn gave up his career and was released from duty for his support. He is now a civilian personnel specialist in Europe for the US Army. CW4 Harvey Gough actively fought for medical care for me. He received a court martial and was kicked out of the Army after an illustrious 28-year career. He filed suit for some of the comments made within their retaliation at him; including calling him a "Goddamned Jew" and threatening him with actions by making comments such as "we're going to treat you worse than the Jews in Auschwitz".

http://64.233.179.104/search?q=cache:38N9aklyTgAJ:www.onlinejournal.com/bush/031903Burkett/031903burkett.html+George+Conn,+Harvey+Gough,+and+Dennis+Adams.&hl=en

[jokar]

I think Rather is bailing as fast as he can. The wagons are on fire and he knows it. That's why he rolled in a new source and went on the air with her with little or no checking her out. Otherwise he would have know she was a pool secretary.

I missed that one what's your souce.

[planekT]

http://www.oaoa.com/news/nw032300b.htm

Yep, this is one dirty left wing nut job with ties to National Labor Union pukes.

[hobson]

Does the fact that a major new organization tried to affect the outcome of a presidential election bother you?

[kcvl]

Austin businesswoman and environmental activist Robin Rather decided against entering the mayor's(of Austin) race.

[ClancyJ]

That man is as bad as a stalker. He is mental.

He should be totally ashamed of himself - allowing all that hate to spread all around him.

[kcvl]

Carl Bernstein (Mr. Watergate who can't name "deep throat" because there isn't one)said the exact same thing on Hannity and Colmes tonight. That must be the "NEW" talking points.

“the real story is and should be, where was George Bush?”

[NYCVirago]

The thing is, if Burkett is the patsy/fall guy for this scheme, what does it say about Dan Rather's judgment that he considers a looney-tune like Burkett an "unimpeachable source"? The guy's story has not only changed several times, but he's had three nervous breakdowns!

[kcvl]

You have them in their own words!