flapjack, Gore went to Nam for political reasons, only, and he didn't serve as anything. He was given the title of correspondent, and his presence there, required an entire rifle squad to protect his precious little ass, when they could better have served in combat. Every photo you will see of Gore, is a set-up photo-op, and several have already been proven to be just that.
Bush did not receive a spot in the Texas Air National Guard through any action of his father's. It has been discovered that some strings were pulled be Ben Barnes, a Democrat that hated Republicans, who had been a Democratic Speaker of the House in Austin. This was done without the knowledge of either of the Bush men, and it remains a mystery as to why it was done. I believe the mystery has been solved. It was a deliberate political ploy, put in place in case GW ever grew to national stature in politics, to attempt to slur his name, and willingness to serve his country. Air National Guards of a number of states, have flown many combat missions in many conflicts. ~H~ |
