"But—all those supposeds list things that Bush was supposed to do—required by Air National Guard rules and regulations—which he did not do! Including showing up when he was supposed to." (Don Firth)

"But—all those supposeds list things that Bush was supposed to do" - According to who? Were they there? Were they part of what was going on within that unit at the time? I rather think not, and as such amount to just so much hot air.

"required by Air National Guard rules and regulations" - Interpreted by who? The politically biased and partisan hacks retired from different services and committed wholeheartedly to John Kerry's election campaign and who at the time were desperately attempting to divert attention away from the Swift Boat for Truth campaign and were fully prepared to sign up for anything that would do that? They most definitely were not part of the ANG at the time. The one ANG member who did review things for them said that what was done was quite normal and accepted practice, he of course was discounted.

"Including showing up when he was supposed to." - As stated previously the ANG Personnel Centre in Denver Colorado did carry out a check, in fact I would venture to guess that they carried out two checks, one in 1973 when Lt. G.W.Bush's request for discharge was processed and granted, the second in October 2000 to refute totally the allegations made by Mary Mapes.

Now then Don, you appear to be big on the significance of documents and records that are missing as a means of proving your case and to back up your allegations. That being so I'll draw you're attention to some other documents that are missing to make the case presented by the ANG and myself. If Lt. G.W.Bush had indeed been guilty of being AWOL there should be , according to Air National Guard rules and regulations, specific charge sheets detailing the offences committed - No such documents exist. There should also be a record of a Court Martial and details relating to the sentence handed down by that Court Martial - No such documents exist.

Now what does exist Don? That totally substantiates my case and completely sinks yours - hint - honourable discharge and grant of request for early discharge.

By all means keep chattering on like a Magpie, it signifies nothing, but as I said previously whatever you do, do not present your supposition as fact.