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Why Haven't Shrub's Written Lies Warranted Attention?

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Here is one thing consistently forgotten. In all of this, Mr. Bush proudly claimed he volunteered for duty in Vietnam in his run for the presidency in '99. But, last Sunday he admitted he lied about it -- yet no one in the media seemed to notice it or care about it!

In George W. Bush's A Charge to Keep, an autobiography ghostwritten by Bush press secretary Karen Hughes.

On page 34, Mr. Bush claims that, after learning to fly the F-102 fighter jet, he was turned down for Vietnam duty because "had not logged enough flight hours" to qualify for a combat assignment. Before going on to recall the "challenging moments" that involved close formation drills at night during poor weather, he adds: "I continued flying with my unit for the next several years."

Hmm, President bush said in his interview:

Russert: Were you favor of the war in Vietnam?

President Bush: I supported my government. I did. And would have gone had my unit been called up, by the way.

Russert: But you didn't volunteer or enlist to go.

President Bush: No, I didn't. You're right. I served. I flew fighters and enjoyed it, and we provided a service to our country. In those days we had what was called "Air Defense Command," and it was part of the air defense command system.

He lied about his service record back in 1999 for POLITICAL GAIN. He is very capable of lying about anything and everything!

R Ramirez
SSG, USA RET 1974-1994

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