2/11/2004

Busted, part 1

Well, at least we know the records which the White House released weren't forged.

The White House, trying to end doubts about President Bush's Vietnam-era military service, released documents Tuesday that it said proved he had "met his requirements" in the Texas Air National Guard.

"These documents outline the days on which he was paid. That means he served," said Bush spokesman Scott McClellan. However, there were still gaps in the record.

Bush was not paid for any service during a five-month period in 1972, from May through September, according to the records released with Bush's approval Tuesday.

He was paid for two days in October and four days in November and none in December 1972. He was not paid for February or March 1973. The records do not indicate what duty Bush performed or where he was.

McClellan then proceeded to chastise reporters who dared to question der fuhrer. Hey, ignorance is bliss, sign my up for the Kool-Aid Scottie's been drinking.