M. J. Powell wrote:

In message , B2431
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From: "M. J. Powell"
Date: 2/4/2004 8:33 AM Central Standard Time
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In message , xray writes

Must be talking about Bush, lying and cheating. We are the laughing
stock of the world, going to war under false pretences. What a smear on
the honor and credibility of the U.S.
Like father like son, one term presidents. It's all over. He is getting
deaned. The people of the United States are starting to get the
picture. 53 to 47 percent.
And what is this story that Bush went awol? (does that stand for away
without leave?)


Brit expression: Absent Without Leave.

If it lasts long enough it's 'Desertion'.

Mike
--
M.J.Powell


U.S. expression = absent without official leave.


Is there unofficial leave in the US forces?

Mike

Yeah, it's called AWOL (Absent WithOut Leave)(USN - 1957-1963) and
sometimes Desertion. B-)

George