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Politics : GOPwinger Lies/Distortions/Omissions/Perversions of Truth

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To: Raymond Duray who wrote (1011)	2/10/2004 11:28:10 AM
From: PartyTime	Read Replies (2) of 173976

In reference to the two below posts on this thread ... Message 19783702 Message 19783815 ... let's be clear on what we're doing here. We're posting information and opinion relevent to GOPwinger Lies/Distortions/Omissions/Perversions of Truth. One issue that has arisn has been Bush's fuzzy military records, the records now available show Bush was absent without leave (AWOL). There is nothing in the records nor in the historical setting to indicate that he deserted. As a point on clarity desertion can only happen during a time of war. Vietnam, the ongoing conflict during Bush's national guard service, was never a declared war. Moreover, he never served in the theater of battle. So Ray's implication that Bush was a deserter is not an accurate portrayal. Indeed, Ray's comment that "Deserters used to get a bullet in the back of the head....." is thus out of context. But also out of context is the assertion by a couple of posters here that Ray's comment represents a threat to the president. This is not the case. Ray expressed a historical fact that deserters once were executed. This is a true fact. But it has no relation to the president. Ray's anger over Bush's military service pretensions, in my view, is justified. Yes, his language was a bit harsh, but also harsh is the reality of the matter. Please review: nhgazette.com Having read the above link, it's easy to understand the backdrop for Ray's anger. It's an anger that's shared by many, not just him. Here's some more background on the matter: thenation.com markarkleiman.com Historical excerpts for context on desertion: worldwar2history.info geocities.com lgrossman.com civilwarhome.com

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