Bush AWOL Records

FRAUD

The Secrets of Bush’s Payroll Records Revealed

On February 10, 2004, the White House released George W Bush’s quarterly payroll summaries for his last year in the Texas Air National Guard, claiming that they proved that Bush had “fulfilled his duties” as a member of the US Armed Forces. However, An examination of these records within the context of laws and policies of that time reveals that at least half (and as much as two thirds) of the pay and “points” credited toward Bush’s mandatory monthly training were fraudulent. When one deducts these fraudulent points from Bush’s records, Bush does not achieve the minimum number of points under the White House’s own (erroneous) criteria.

It is likely that the White House is unaware of what the payroll records reveal, because the most damning information is buried in lines of “incomprehensible” data found at the bottom of the payroll reports. This article breaks that code, and shows that Bush repeatedly claimed credit and pay for performing “substitute training” for mandatory monthly drills with his unit that was well outside the time limits set for “substitute training.” And although he was required to get advance authorization for all training, the public record shows that Bush could not have received the necessary authorizations for “training” performed in Alabama.

Paul Lukasiak has provided the most accurate and comprehensive review of Bush's records and the regulations that were in effect at the time. In email conversations he has answered my questions and found that many other statements I had linked to where not accurate for 1972 - 1974.

There is little question that Bush’s payroll documents are a record of fraud.

That pretty much would say it all except for the later destruction of records, a federal crime, necessary to cover up Bush's failure to perform his duties.

Each time more truth emerges about those last two years, Bush’s story changes. Bush never acknowledged that he lost his flight status until records were released in 2000 proving it had happened. At that point, Bush’s story changed to one where he chose to stop flying, as if it was within his authority (rather than that of the Air Force) to make that decision. Bush never acknowledged not showing up for any training for more than six months, and when that was revealed, Bush’s story changed to a claim that he had “made up” the time.

It is this refusal to acknowledge error and failure, and the creation of new narratives when the facts are completely inconsistent with his original story, that is most disturbing about George W. Bush. Just as he created a myth with regard to his military career, Bush created a myth to justify the invasion of Iraq. And just as Bush’s explanation of his military career changed as contrary facts were disclosed, so have Bush’s justifications for the Iraq invasion changed as information contrary to his justifications is exposed.

I would also bring to your attention his footnote on Bush's obligations to the military at that time. An excellent well-researched review of Bush convicting himself with his own records release.

Orcinus and Salon Premium and corrente, (and here, and here,) have more on the Bush records.