Well there "might" have been a little more to it than just his war record... but....
Politics, Politics, Politics
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Rather got canned for using obviously fake documents in his news broadcast to try and discredit Bush less than 2 months prior to the general election. Anyone with half a brain who cared to look at it could see the documents were typed on Microsoft Word with the default font.
And what would be your economic plan, Torp? Please don't spare the details, ok?
are you talking about his flat walking away from the reserves? after daddy got him all protected?
No, I was talking about why Dan Rather was fired. I didn't use any hard words. Seems quite simple to understand what I said. Maybe you should reread with a few more neurons engaged this time if you don't understand what I said.
No, again he was uncovering some things they didn't want uncovered... true he didn't check his sources enough.... but that doesn't change the fact what he was onto... they just used that to put a stop to it!
No, Dan was fired because he thought he'd take down a sitting president/stop his reelection by running a story claiming he went awol. In doing so he used documents my children could spot as forgeries. At least back in 2004 we still had some semblance of journalistic integrity and when the veracity of the documents came to light....and he dug his heels in, still claiming they were real...he got his ass handed to him by the CBS execs.
Ole Dan was truly deluded, and tried to sue CBS for $70 million. He got his ass handed to him again with the case summarily dismissed in a unanimous decision by the appellate court.
Ole Dan was truly deluded, and tried to sue CBS for $70 million. He got his ass handed to him again with the case summarily dismissed in a unanimous decision by the appellate court.
They have already shown he WAS onto the right thing.... in his pursuit of doing it he didn't check his sources... screwed up!... but he was onto the facts... but because of the start with no fact checking they got it all ... Hid!
If I remember right CNN did a thing on it a couple years later.... lot of the truth AND facts did come out
You can say the sky is purple all you want...show your evidence.
What's this:
http://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/271277-supreme-court-goes-dark-during-oral-arguments
You mean the Supreme Court is actually in session and working. To listen to the liberals whine you'd think they were just dead in the water until Obama gets his nominee to replace Scalia.
http://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/271277-supreme-court-goes-dark-during-oral-arguments
You mean the Supreme Court is actually in session and working. To listen to the liberals whine you'd think they were just dead in the water until Obama gets his nominee to replace Scalia.
Truth and Duty
Who Served?
George W. Bush - AWOL from Supporting our Troops
Links:
- Vote Vets
- Americans for Shared Sacrifice
- The Midwest Web Group
- Vets for Justice
- The Retired Military Advocate
Between tax cuts for the rich, war profits for Halliburton, or support for our troops - which does the Bush Administration choose, time and time again?
- Bush Administration cuts $1.5 billion from military family housing. The Bush Administration cut $1.5 billion for military family housing, despite Department of Defense statistics showing that in 83,000 barracks and 128,860 family housing units across the country are below standard. ("Nothing But Lip Service," Army Times, June 30, 2003; "House Appropriations Committee Approves $59.2 Million for Ft. Hood," U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards Press Release, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Republicans support millionaires instead of military veterans. Bush allies in Congress stopped efforts to scale back the tax cut for the nation's millionaires by just five percent - a loss of just $4,780 for the year - in order to restore this funding for military family housing. ("The Tax Debate Nobody Hears About," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration underfunded veterans' health care by $2 billion. The Bush Administration's 2004 budget underfunded veterans' health care by nearly $2 billion. ("Vets Health Low on Bush's Priority List," The Hill, September 17, 2003; "Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003; U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, September 2002)
- Bush Administration proposal would end health care benefits for 173,000 veterans. More than 173,000 veterans across the country would be cut off from health care because of Bush Administration proposed budget cuts and its plan requiring enrollment fees and higher out-of-pocket costs. ("Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration budget cuts ******* more than 200,000 veterans to wait for health care. Over 200,000 United States veterans have to wait more than six months for a medical visit because of health care shortages. ("VA Health Care Funding Alert," Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Press Release, January 31, 2003)
- Bush Administration opposed plan to give National Guard and Reserve Members access to health insurance. Despite the war efforts of America's National Guard and Reserve Members, the Bush Administration announced in October 2003 its formal opposition to give the 1.2 million Guard and Reserve members the right to buy health care coverage through the Pentagon's health plan. One out of every five Guard members lacks health insurance. ("Bush Opposes Health Plan for National Guard," Gannett News Service, October 23, 2003)
- Bush Administration cuts $172 million allotted for educating the children of military personnel. The Bush Administration's 2004 budget cut $172 million of impact aid funding. Impact aid funding assists school districts by making up for lost local tax revenue from tax-exempt property, such as military bases. These education cuts will especially affect school-age children of troops serving in Iraq who reside on military bases. ("Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration tax cut denies military families increase in baby tax credit. The families of 262,000 children of military personnel do not receive the baby tax credit increase because the plan fails to cover taxpaying families with incomes between $10,500 and $26,625. According to The Washington Post, the House version of the Bush Administration plan "wouldn't help many of those serving in Iraq." One solider who will not benefit is Army Specialist Shoshana Johnson, the soldier and single mom who was wounded twice in the same convoy as Jessica Lynch. ("Ex-POW's Family Accuses Army of Double Standard on Benefit," Washington Post, October 24, 2003; "The New Senate baby Credit Legislation - What It Does and Does Not Do," Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, June 25, 2003; "Whose baby Is Left Behind," Children's Defense Fund, July 23, 2003)
Where were you in '72?
Most of us remember...Bush does not...
It's now well established that George W. Bush never showed up for National Guard duty for a period of approximately one year, possibly more, in 1972-1973. Despite all the talk about "honor and dignity," Bush seems to have a problem meeting his commitments.
"Those of us who were in the military wonder how it is that someone who is supposedly serving on active duty...can miss a whole year of service without even explaining where it went," said [Senator John] Kerry.
(Source)
Bush says he's released all his records...if that's true, then has anyone seen:
- Any pages from Bush's flight log
- Records from the Flight Inquiry Board convened after Bush was suspended as a pilot
- Any evidence of Bush's reclassification into another AFSC after suspension as a pilot
- Any photos of George Bush in a military uniform after 1972
- Anything at all from any Alabama unit with Bush's name on it
- Any copies of form 44a from the Alabama National Guard certifying attendance
- Air ******* Form 142 (Aviation Service Audit Worksheet)
- Anything proving service (not just receipt of pay) by Bush between May 1972 and May 1973?
Truth and Duty
Who Served?
George W. Bush - AWOL from Supporting our Troops
Links:
- Vote Vets
- Americans for Shared Sacrifice
- The Midwest Web Group
- Vets for Justice
- The Retired Military Advocate
Between tax cuts for the rich, war profits for Halliburton, or support for our troops - which does the Bush Administration choose, time and time again?
George W. Bush - AWOL from the National Guard 1972-'73
- Bush Administration cuts $1.5 billion from military family housing. The Bush Administration cut $1.5 billion for military family housing, despite Department of Defense statistics showing that in 83,000 barracks and 128,860 family housing units across the country are below standard. ("Nothing But Lip Service," Army Times, June 30, 2003; "House Appropriations Committee Approves $59.2 Million for Ft. Hood," U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards Press Release, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Republicans support millionaires instead of military veterans. Bush allies in Congress stopped efforts to scale back the tax cut for the nation's millionaires by just five percent - a loss of just $4,780 for the year - in order to restore this funding for military family housing. ("The Tax Debate Nobody Hears About," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration underfunded veterans' health care by $2 billion. The Bush Administration's 2004 budget underfunded veterans' health care by nearly $2 billion. ("Vets Health Low on Bush's Priority List," The Hill, September 17, 2003; "Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003; U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, September 2002)
- Bush Administration proposal would end health care benefits for 173,000 veterans. More than 173,000 veterans across the country would be cut off from health care because of Bush Administration proposed budget cuts and its plan requiring enrollment fees and higher out-of-pocket costs. ("Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration budget cuts ******* more than 200,000 veterans to wait for health care. Over 200,000 United States veterans have to wait more than six months for a medical visit because of health care shortages. ("VA Health Care Funding Alert," Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Press Release, January 31, 2003)
- Bush Administration opposed plan to give National Guard and Reserve Members access to health insurance. Despite the war efforts of America's National Guard and Reserve Members, the Bush Administration announced in October 2003 its formal opposition to give the 1.2 million Guard and Reserve members the right to buy health care coverage through the Pentagon's health plan. One out of every five Guard members lacks health insurance. ("Bush Opposes Health Plan for National Guard," Gannett News Service, October 23, 2003)
- Bush Administration cuts $172 million allotted for educating the children of military personnel. The Bush Administration's 2004 budget cut $172 million of impact aid funding. Impact aid funding assists school districts by making up for lost local tax revenue from tax-exempt property, such as military bases. These education cuts will especially affect school-age children of troops serving in Iraq who reside on military bases. ("Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration tax cut denies military families increase in baby tax credit. The families of 262,000 children of military personnel do not receive the baby tax credit increase because the plan fails to cover taxpaying families with incomes between $10,500 and $26,625. According to The Washington Post, the House version of the Bush Administration plan "wouldn't help many of those serving in Iraq." One solider who will not benefit is Army Specialist Shoshana Johnson, the soldier and single mom who was wounded twice in the same convoy as Jessica Lynch. ("Ex-POW's Family Accuses Army of Double Standard on Benefit," Washington Post, October 24, 2003; "The New Senate baby Credit Legislation - What It Does and Does Not Do," Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, June 25, 2003; "Whose baby Is Left Behind," Children's Defense Fund, July 23, 2003)
Where were you in '72?
Most of us remember...Bush does not...
It's now well established that George W. Bush never showed up for National Guard duty for a period of approximately one year, possibly more, in 1972-1973. Despite all the talk about "honor and dignity," Bush seems to have a problem meeting his commitments.
"Those of us who were in the military wonder how it is that someone who is supposedly serving on active duty...can miss a whole year of service without even explaining where it went," said [Senator John] Kerry.
(Source)
Bush says he's released all his records...if that's true, then has anyone seen:
- Any pages from Bush's flight log
- Records from the Flight Inquiry Board convened after Bush was suspended as a pilot
- Any evidence of Bush's reclassification into another AFSC after suspension as a pilot
- Any photos of George Bush in a military uniform after 1972
- Anything at all from any Alabama unit with Bush's name on it
- Any copies of form 44a from the Alabama National Guard certifying attendance
- Air ******* Form 142 (Aviation Service Audit Worksheet)
- Anything proving service (not just receipt of pay) by Bush between May 1972 and May 1973?
SERIOUSLY???? Awolbush.com Wow that is setting some high standards for journalistic integrity LOL. I think I'm understanding why you think the way you do!
And President Obama ran the debt up an additional 9 trillion in 7 years
I did earn it, I worked my ass off, had long term goals and was a bit lucky. I wouldn't say I am particularly materialistic. My car is a nice car but it is far from new. It runs well and I like it. If I was all that concerned about status I sure I wouldn't be driving this car. My home? Pretty middle class that was probably as much my wife's doing as mine. She wanted friends and family to feel comfortable she felt a really big house would rub my success in others face's. So other than having 3 bathrooms it was pretty average. Anyone with teenage girls should have a bathroom for each girl if it is possible. She ran the household took care of routine cleaning and maintenance. And I did have some chores around the house. I did at one time suggest hiring domestic help. She was less than enthused and made it clear it would not be in my best interest to broach the subject again.
Not caring because I got mine? I work nearly as many hours in retirement as I did when I was on a company payroll. I advise small business, helping with startup and solving problems. Most of the work is for minorities but I don't place any restriction on who I will help.
I hate to tell you this but George W. isn't running for anything.
Truth and Duty
Who Served?
George W. Bush - AWOL from Supporting our Troops
Links:
- Vote Vets
- Americans for Shared Sacrifice
- The Midwest Web Group
- Vets for Justice
- The Retired Military Advocate
Between tax cuts for the rich, war profits for Halliburton, or support for our troops - which does the Bush Administration choose, time and time again?
George W. Bush - AWOL from the National Guard 1972-'73
- Bush Administration cuts $1.5 billion from military family housing. The Bush Administration cut $1.5 billion for military family housing, despite Department of Defense statistics showing that in 83,000 barracks and 128,860 family housing units across the country are below standard. ("Nothing But Lip Service," Army Times, June 30, 2003; "House Appropriations Committee Approves $59.2 Million for Ft. Hood," U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards Press Release, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Republicans support millionaires instead of military veterans. Bush allies in Congress stopped efforts to scale back the tax cut for the nation's millionaires by just five percent - a loss of just $4,780 for the year - in order to restore this funding for military family housing. ("The Tax Debate Nobody Hears About," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration underfunded veterans' health care by $2 billion. The Bush Administration's 2004 budget underfunded veterans' health care by nearly $2 billion. ("Vets Health Low on Bush's Priority List," The Hill, September 17, 2003; "Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003; U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, September 2002)
- Bush Administration proposal would end health care benefits for 173,000 veterans. More than 173,000 veterans across the country would be cut off from health care because of Bush Administration proposed budget cuts and its plan requiring enrollment fees and higher out-of-pocket costs. ("Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration budget cuts ******* more than 200,000 veterans to wait for health care. Over 200,000 United States veterans have to wait more than six months for a medical visit because of health care shortages. ("VA Health Care Funding Alert," Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Press Release, January 31, 2003)
- Bush Administration opposed plan to give National Guard and Reserve Members access to health insurance. Despite the war efforts of America's National Guard and Reserve Members, the Bush Administration announced in October 2003 its formal opposition to give the 1.2 million Guard and Reserve members the right to buy health care coverage through the Pentagon's health plan. One out of every five Guard members lacks health insurance. ("Bush Opposes Health Plan for National Guard," Gannett News Service, October 23, 2003)
- Bush Administration cuts $172 million allotted for educating the children of military personnel. The Bush Administration's 2004 budget cut $172 million of impact aid funding. Impact aid funding assists school districts by making up for lost local tax revenue from tax-exempt property, such as military bases. These education cuts will especially affect school-age children of troops serving in Iraq who reside on military bases. ("Support for Troops Questioned," Washington Post, June 17, 2003)
- Bush Administration tax cut denies military families increase in baby tax credit. The families of 262,000 children of military personnel do not receive the baby tax credit increase because the plan fails to cover taxpaying families with incomes between $10,500 and $26,625. According to The Washington Post, the House version of the Bush Administration plan "wouldn't help many of those serving in Iraq." One solider who will not benefit is Army Specialist Shoshana Johnson, the soldier and single mom who was wounded twice in the same convoy as Jessica Lynch. ("Ex-POW's Family Accuses Army of Double Standard on Benefit," Washington Post, October 24, 2003; "The New Senate baby Credit Legislation - What It Does and Does Not Do," Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, June 25, 2003; "Whose baby Is Left Behind," Children's Defense Fund, July 23, 2003)
Where were you in '72?
Most of us remember...Bush does not...
It's now well established that George W. Bush never showed up for National Guard duty for a period of approximately one year, possibly more, in 1972-1973. Despite all the talk about "honor and dignity," Bush seems to have a problem meeting his commitments.
"Those of us who were in the military wonder how it is that someone who is supposedly serving on active duty...can miss a whole year of service without even explaining where it went," said [Senator John] Kerry.
(Source)
Bush says he's released all his records...if that's true, then has anyone seen:
- Any pages from Bush's flight log
- Records from the Flight Inquiry Board convened after Bush was suspended as a pilot
- Any evidence of Bush's reclassification into another AFSC after suspension as a pilot
- Any photos of George Bush in a military uniform after 1972
- Anything at all from any Alabama unit with Bush's name on it
- Any copies of form 44a from the Alabama National Guard certifying attendance
- Air ******* Form 142 (Aviation Service Audit Worksheet)
- Anything proving service (not just receipt of pay) by Bush between May 1972 and May 1973?
What happened was more of miscommunication and misunderstanding rather than a concerted effort to prevent a person from voting. I believe the VA ID is a picture ID and for whatever reason it isn't included on the approved list. Whether or not it has been added to the approved ID list I don't know.
He could have applied to vote absentee and he wouldn't have needed a picture ID. Last I heard this is the option he took.
Another option is to go the the Department of Motor Vehicles and get a free voter ID card. Since he was able to make it to the polls I assume he could make it to the DMV
To vote under the voter ID law, people must show Wisconsin driver’s licenses, state-issued ID cards, military IDs, passports, tribal IDs, naturalization certificates or limited types of college IDs, provided they also have documentation they are currently enrolled in school.
So despite the incessant whining any informed person legally entitled to vote should have no trouble doing so.
