And CBS called this man their 'Trump Card.'
How insidiously vile are these people?!
They have taken Machiavellianism to an unheard of degree.
Shouldn't that be CBS actor rather that CBS anchor?
This is getting to be flatout hilarious.
I hope Rather doesn't give in. It's just too entertaining.
This is all about Rather. He pushed for this and CBS was stupid enough to let him. The fact is, anybody with a hint of skepticism would have caught this obvious forgery or the idea that Barnes was LG AFTER Bush joined the TANG. It's almost sad.
Scott Peterson would make a good anchor for Dan Rather.
Are these people really awake and functioning? What evidentiary procedures would they like to see applied in a lawsuit, where their fitness to own station licenses was being challenged?
re: "The memos indicated that Bush had failed to take a physical as ordered'"
Why would someone need to 'order' a pilot to take a physical? The regs are pretty clear, no medical, no flying. Isn't that a bit like 'ordering' someone to who drives a truck for you to get a driver's license? One reason that comes to mind is that someone wanted to make the case that George Bush refused a direct order. Looks worse on a fake memo than 'Lt. Bush was removed from flying status pending his annual physical.' Just a random thought.
re: "The memos indicated that Bush had failed to take a physical as ordered'"
Why would someone need to 'order' a pilot to take a physical? The regs are pretty clear, no medical, no flying. Isn't that a bit like 'ordering' someone to who drives a truck for you to get a driver's license? One reason that comes to mind is that someone wanted to make the case that George Bush refused a direct order. Looks worse on a fake memo than 'Lt. Bush was removed from flying status pending his annual physical.' Just a random thought.
I'm surprised that the Houston Chronicle did this.
You just have got to love the smell of despiratio in the air. I wonder when CBS is going to give over, and give over Dan Rather!
This story also appeared in today's Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel. Front page, above the fold.
If the rest of the media does not pressure CBS to provide adequate professional opinion on the credibility of the memo's... they will be off the hook.
Rather will try to stonewall any further discussion on the topic and the public will forget about it.
The MSM is avoiding this case just like the Swift Vets for Truth and the Sandy Berger theft.
I damn them for the socialist swine they are!
I have never seen a slow motion train wreck before. This is fun to watch.
If you are SeeBS who would be such a RELIABLE source?
DNC?
Klinton?
Kerry?
It seems these folks don't like to feel manipulated. And they tend to not mince words. I like it - I like it a lot.
The rest of the country sees CBS standing in manure up to their knees and they continue to say they smell nothing.
So your a Bush Supporter. You get a phone call from CBS which you should know is virulently anti-Bush, and you have two choices. Tell Mary Mapes to shove it, or answer their insipid questions. Is this guys nuts????
BUMPmark.