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Michael Moore Calls Bush a Deserter at NH Clark Rally
Severely EFL...most of the rest is just the usual "who did what today on the campaign trail" stuff...Michael Moore, a Weasley Clark supporter, introduced the Democratic presidential nominee at a campaign rally here Saturday by saying he looked forward to debates between Clark, if he wins the Democratic nomination, Heaven help us all if that happens and Bush. "I want to see that debate: the general versus the deserter," Moore said to enthusiastic applause at a packed rally in a high-school gymnasium, probably more like a cafeteria....canât imagine him ever going in a gym reiterating a line he uses frequently. Clark, asked later by reporters if he agreed with Mooreâs characterization of Bush as a "deserter," said: "Iâve heard those charges. I donât know whether theyâre established or not. He was never prosecuted for it. The question in this election is can we bring a higher standard of leadership to America." Bush served as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard from May 1968 to October 1973, mostly flying F-102 fighter interceptors. He did not go to Vietnam. Thatâs still more than Mikey ever did.... Bush spent most of his time in the Guard based near Houston, but in May 1972 he received a three-month assignment in Alabama with the 187th Tactical Recon Unit in Montgomery while he worked on a political campaign in the state. Retired Gen. William Turnipseed, a commander at the Alabama base, said during the 2000 presidential campaign that he never saw Bush appear for duty for that unitâs drills. Bush maintains he was there, but records have never been produced to document that Bush was there. or to document that he wasnât there, either, but I digress.... At a news conference after the rally, Clark insisted, "Iâm not going to get into the issues of what George W. Bush did or didnât do in the past." "Iâll just have this bloated sack of unhygienic goo do it for me....do you like my new sweater?" But he also declined to criticize Mooreâs "deserter" remarks. Whatâs that old saying? Silence implies consent. "Iâm delighted with Michael Moore, I really appreciate his support, heâs a fantastic Posted by: Desert Blondie 2004-01-18 |
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