TOMPAINE.com - FINALLY, THE TRUTH ABOUT BUSH'S MILITARY SERVICE RECORD: "After Bush got his wings in June 1970 until May 1971, he is credited with a total of 46 days of active duty. From May 1971 to May 1972, he logged 22 days of active duty.
Then something happened. From May 1, 1972 until April 30, 1973 -- a period of twelve months -- there are no days shown, though Bush should have logged at least thirty-six days service (a weekend per month in addition to two weeks at camp). "

Got the goods on George W., again. This is one of several coherent and accurate summaries in blogspace of Bush's failure to complete his National Guard service, and is based on material obtained under the Freedom of Information Act (with scanned images, even). This item also explains the provenance of the "torn document" the White House misleading uses to prove Bush completed his service.

So, the New York Times, Washington Post, and NPR have failed to discuss these documents with anything like accuracy or investigative acumen. The proof is right there if you want them, everybody, and you can make your own judgements. And getting these documents didn't cost $80 million like when all the world was a twitter about a land deal (Clinton was exonerated >>twice<<, remember) and a private infidelity.

Lastly, if it's disrespectful to the National Guard to question Bush's "service," than what kind of disrespect does the Guard endure to have this preening coxscomb don a flightsuit when he couldn't be bothered to complete the last 2 years of service he owed the Guard?