As you know, 60 Minutes is running a segment tonight that features Ben
Barnes explaining how he pulled strings to get George Bush into the
National Guard in 1968. But the segment also features something else:
new documents from the personal files of Col. Jerry Killian, Bush's
squadron commander. According to CBS News, here's a summary of the
four new documents they've uncovered:

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A direct order to Bush to take a physical examination in 1972.
Physical exams are an annual requirement for pilots.

A 1972 memo that refers to a phone call from Bush in which he and
Killian "discussed options of how Bush can get out of coming to drill
from now through November" because "he may not have time." This was
presumably in preparation for Bush's departure for Alabama that year,
but is nonetheless damning since there's no reason that working on a
Senate campaign should have prevented him from showing up for drills
one weekend per month.

A 1972 order grounding Bush. This order refers not just to Bush's
failure to take a physical, but also to "failure to perform to
(USAF/TexANG) standards."

A 1973 memo titled "CYA" in which Killian talks about being pressured
to give Bush a favorable yearly evaluation. He refuses, saying, "I'm
having trouble running interference and doing my job."
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The Bush 'balanced' budget: 1.2 trillion and worsening
The Bush 'economic' policy: -3 million jobs and counting
The Bush Iraq lie: -1003 GIs, one friend's co-worker's son and mounting

Having Bush ***** up my country: Worthless