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Bush and drug charges?

Proof?
I always hear talk about how Bush jr used to hit the pipe.......but is there any proof? Or is it all just speculation? Did he ever admit to it? Thanks for your help.
Bush drug use mostly covered up 10.Nov.2003 05:55

Moby

When you are a son of privilege like George W. Bush, little things like cocaine use can often be covered up. But back in 1972, Dubya performed community service at Operation P.U.L.L. in Houston. This is reported in J.H. Hatfield's book "Fortunate Son," where the author quotes a source thusly:

"George W. was arrested for possession of cocaine in 1972, but due to his father's connections, the entire record was expunged by a state judge whom the elder Bush helped to get elected. It was one of those "behind closed doors in the judge's chambers" kind of thing between the old man and one of his Texas cronies who owed him a favor. In exchange for successfully completing community service at Project P.U.L.L, where Bush senior was a heavy contributor and honorary chairman, the judge purged George W.'s record."

When pressed for more details, the source said:" I've told you enough already. There's only a handful of us that know the truth. I'm not even sure his wife knows about it... Just keep digging. But keep looking over your shoulder."

More at :

 http://www.seebo.net/banned.html

Entering "george bush cocaine operation pull" in Google brought this link up on the first page.

"When I was young and foolish...." 10.Nov.2003 09:05

Andy

During the 2000 presidential campaign, Bush used a sound-bite every time he was asked about drug and drunk driving allegations:

"When I was young and foolish I was young and foolish."

andy.... 10.Nov.2003 09:23

miraz

yeah, but didnt he get the DUI when he was 33? that's not that young