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vickie · Seaman Apprentice Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 94

Even if true thes documents would not prove sixy minutes assertion that W or his dad had asked for favoritism orfavors.

In the armed services and corporate, on the career path, there are "angels". As "he gets all the good assignments because he has an angel in the Pentagon."

Knowing that GHW Bush was a congressman, a certain senior officer may have sought to score points with the congressman by being George's angel. It is unlikely that he would have made this known to either Bush.

He may have thought at some event he may have an opportunity to meet the congressman and mention what a fine young officer his son was. A blossoming political friendship and a rising young star pilot in his command could have boosted his career.

The is as likely as scenario as Congressman Bush asking for favors. It probably is more likely...

Even if the fraud had been successful, it would prove nothing about the President!
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Absolut · Seaman Recruit Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 22

llano · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 9:42 pm Post subject:

The main reason they want to present this is to show Bush has been lying about his service. They want to catch him in any lie, that is why they are attacking a flyer of his about being in the USAF.
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Wing Wiper · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 9:51 pm Post subject:

When they admit the documents are forged (and they will) it will do a lot of damage to CBS "news" and Dan Rather. They lose credibility, and since they're a major backer of the Democratic party, that damages Kerry's chances of force-feeding his propoganda to the voting public. It's a good thing for us. Very Happy

vickie · Seaman Apprentice Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 94

And my point is that even if the papers were real they do not prove Rather's assertion: That either W or his dad asked for favoritism.

Favortism given W may or may not have been requested. If it was not requested, and just given by some Col. currying favor there in nothing improper except the behavior of the Col.

Are you guys familiar with the "angel" concept? And how it works.
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cipher · Vice Admiral Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 902

Tony · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 12:01 am Post subject:

Sometimes I wish the RNC and the Bush Campaign would make a bigger deal about how dangerous flying a jet is. As a black shoe on a cruiser, I was lucky to go over to the carrier a few times and watch flight ops from vulture's row. After seeing what these guys do in these jets (and knowing several that made the ultimate sacrifice) I've always been in awe of anyone who flys military aircraft. To fly one with such a high fatality rate (someting I suspect many were not aware of - including yours truly) is quite impressive. Just one more reason my blood boils when Kerry and his camp try to denigrate the President's military service.

But then again - it is normally the case of those who served honorably and with distinction to downplay their contribution. Kind of like the guy (I believe it was LCol. Winters) at the end of Band of Brothers - who said something to the effect of - "I wasn't a hero, but I served among them". John Kerry, on the other hand, is a hero - and he will be the first to tell you so.
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vickie · Seaman Apprentice Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 94

I was only giving the pentagon "angel" as an example.

His "Angel" according to the memo was the Col ordering the sugar coat...
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