Regarding the CBS document scandal, (former?) reader Walter Sobchak writes: I think, Jeff, what you’re missing in this whole discussion is the possibility that CBS actually believed the documents were genuine, even if it turns out that they were forgeries.  I know, I know, the liberal media hate Bush and want to make sure he doesn’t get re-elected blah blah blah, but even so, does it seem particularly likely that

If you rearrange the letters in “CBS documents likely forged; Dan Rather holds fast to brazen denials,” you’ll come up with “Bill Burkett digs Dan Rather” (plus a mess of extra letters I suspect were meant to throw us off the scent). Not a scientifically conclusive revelation, perhaps, but hey—Dan woulda run with it… **** update:  “CBS’s Giant Eyeball emerges from his tony New York lair, sees own shadow.  Several

Responding to my question about the odd acronym “OETR” in this memo (see updates 3 and 5), reader Seth Williams emails: Jeff, To the best of my knowledge it isn’t a question of which acronym (OETR/OER) is current; both acronyms are in current use. An OER is a report used for various things, among them evaluating promotions. It’s also interesting to note that it’s not exclusively an Air Force acronym;

Contact the the ombudsman for the Boston Globe and help trim the fat! Christine Chinlund 617-929-3020 / 3022

It’s official.  The Boston Globe purposely misled its readers. Hell, who am I kidding?—the Globe outright lied.  Bill INDC has the scoop: I just interviewed Dr. Bouffard again, and he’s angry that the Globe has misrepresented him. He’s been getting hate mail and nasty phone calls since last night’s story was posted, and he wants me to correct the record. He did not change his mind, and he and his

Just remember.

When you have nothing left to add to the debate, walk away. **** The ‘Shannon Elizabeth comments on the CBS documents story’ Friday life lesson update:  “Oh, those memos are so totally fake!  Unlike my breasts.  Which, have I ever shown you my breasts?  Nipples like graham cracker pie crusts. Honest.”

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CBS/AP: Questions are being raised about the authenticity of newly unearthed memos that say President Bush’s National Guard commander believed Mr. Bush was shirking his duties. The memos, which were obtained by CBS News’ 60 Minutes, say Mr. Bush ignored a direct order from a superior officer and lost his status as a Guard pilot because he failed to meet military performance standards and undergo a required physical exam. The