The media's fixation on the controversy over the authenticity of memos exposed by CBS's 60 Minutes has enabled conservative members of the media to discount the serious questions regarding President George W. Bush's National Guard service. The media's focus on the memos has enabled conservatives to dodge questions raised by the strong evidence indicating that strings were pulled on Bush's behalf in the National Guard; that he did not meet his service obligations; and, most importantly, that he has repeatedly lied about his service. As recently as February 8, Bush told NBC Meet the Press host Tim Russert: "I did my duty." [more ]

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