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Why are the warlike Republicans on the wrong list here?

DEMOCRATS:
* Richard Gephardt: Air National Guard, 1965-71.
* David Bonior: Staff Sgt., Air Force 1968-72.
* Tom Daschle: 1st Lt., Air Force SAC 1969-72.
* Al Gore: enlisted Aug. 1969; sent to Vietnam Jan. 1971
as an army journalist in 20th Engineer Brigade.
* Bob Kerrey: Lt. j.g. Navy 1966-69; Medal of Honor,
Vietnam.
* Daniel Inouye: Army 1943-47; Medal of Honor, WWII.
* John Kerry: Lt., Navy 1966-70; Silver Star, Bronze Star
with Combat V, Purple Hearts.
* Charles Rangel: Staff Sgt., Army 1948-52; Bronze Star,
Korea.
* Max Cleland: Captain, Army 1965-68; Silver Star &
Bronze Star: Vietnam.
* Ted Kennedy: Army, 1951-53.
* Tom Harkin: Lt., Navy, 1962-67; Naval Reserve, 1968-74.
* Jack Reed: Army Ranger, 1971-1979; Captain, Army
Reserve 1979-91.
* Fritz Hollings: Army officer in WWII; Bronze Star and
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problem alaric /blockquote>

The bigger problem here is the equating of conservative with
republican.

They are not the same thing. Neither is liberal equal to
democrat.

On 12/20/04, Alaric wrote:
> Nice job, Bear. I wonder if any conservatives will ever
> figure this one out?
>
> On 10/21/04, Bear wr...See More
Dec 21, 2004
Another problem- since when is military service required? /blockquote>

There are plenty of republicans and conservatives who've served
that were omitted on that list. More to the point, many people
serve the public in other ways. Is a person to be despised if they
were a policeman or attorney? What about legislators? What of
doctors? What about a teacher?
I guess the point was ...See More
Dec 21, 2004
Dean /blockquote>

Hi Alaric
I responded to what you have termed the "nice job" that Bear
did way back in October. I have provided it below in case you
missed it:
On 10/21/04, Dean wrote:
> Howdy Bear-
>
> The stench of irrelevancy permeates your posting. You are
> apparently unaware that military serv...See More
Dec 23, 2004
Dad of girls /blockquote>

Finally! Proof that the Republicans are smarter than
Democrats. They know how not to be shot at and nearly
killed. Thanks for the proof Bear.

On 10/21/04, Bear wrote:
> Why are the warlike Republicans on the wrong list here?
>
> DEMOCRATS:
> * Richard Gephardt: Air National Guard, ...See More
Dec 30, 2004
Dave Clark /blockquote>

Credibilty might have been achieved if you all had not distorted
this post. First off where is Bill Clintons name, he ran to
England to avoid the draft. Michael Moore did not serve, Ted
Kennedy, charged and found guilty of drunk on duty, 1952. I have
numerous other prominent names like Gray Davis, who forged...See More
Jan 11, 2005


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