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Samantha

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4. I don't know but that story of Bush* being AWOL was old news by the time Rather reported it

Mon Nov 2, 2015, 02:20 AM

Nov 2015

It had been written about by reporters from Texas. While he was supposed to be serving in Air National Guard, he often "disappeared." And I remember he failed his flight test because he never practiced.

Bush* got into the Air National Guard through his father's influence and friends, as did sons of other VIPs. This was how they avoided serving in active duty. It was suggested that Bush went down South to campaign on behalf of a family friend running for office during that time he was supposed to be serving in the Guard.

So by the time Rather reported this (I saw that segment), it didn't surprise me at all. Rather's being dismissed did, but now of course I realize CBS must have been getting a lot of pressure from THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY, REALLY MATTER IN THIS COUNTRY to can Rather for whatever reason could be given.

Sam

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