You think that lying on FR is gonna get past us. Not. Bush served in the National Guard, so don’t be calling him a draft dodger. If you want to vote for a liberal then do it, but don’t lie to justify it.? uuuuh... I'm sure Texas was under great danger from the North Vietnamese. Anyway. You don't *get* it. Who cares? Read my ealier post. If you look at the War Hero and draft dodger politicians it makes *no* difference to the abilities as a politician. I guess you're voting for McCain aren't you?
I saw Fred Thompson as skipper on an aircraft carrier - that should be enough for Fred. :)
Oh, I get it alright—you simply aren’t being honest. Typical liberal behavior.
The man logged enough hours flying a combat aircraft (training alone is dangerous enough) to instruct other pilots. The WP article you reference disingenuously leaves out that although the unit had a long waiting list, they had no waiting list for pilots, and was in fact actively recruiting them.
Entering the National Guard made it less likely George Bush would be called to Vietnam than had he been drafted. But it certainly didn’t eliminate the possibility of his unit being called up.
And it’s a fact his flying had more statistical risk of death than some forms of military service in Vietnam.
“Draft Dodger” is a term better reserved for those who skipped out, burned their draft cards, or did something illegal to avoid service in time of war.
President Bush’s record of service doesn’t fit any of those categories.
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