"Pete" wrote in message
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"Merlin Dorfman" wrote

Four years ago, the draft-dodger Bush was running against
somebody who volunteered for the Army and was on the ground in
Vietnam, albeit in a non-combat role. Nevertheless he managed
to make himself look like the hero and the volunteer look like
a coward.

Draft-doger.
In the above context, "draft-doger" would appear to be anyone who was not
'drafted'.
Bush (TX ANG - fighter pilot)
Gore (Army volunteer - journalist?)
Kerry (Naval Reserve - eventually a SB captain)
Clinton (none - actively avoided being drafted or serving in any way)

Clinton seems to be the only one who fits the 'draft-dodger' moniker.

How is volunteering for the Air Guard different from volunteering for the
Navy Reserve?

2/3 of the military during the Vietnam era did not see SEA. And, Art K's
screechings notwithstanding, you usually do not get to choose where you
go.

Pete


Interestingly enough, Viet Nam is/was the defining event of our (well, MY!)
generation. EVERYBODY thinks, talks, and argues about it.

But of those eligible by virtue of sex and age, only EIGHT PERCENT got up
close and personal with the VC/NVA!

Buck