tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061650.post112664477794031142..comments2023-10-10T10:43:44.424-04:00Comments on cheaper than therapy: Ranting for my dadDJ Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597363296679699935noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061650.post-1126713395272201272005-09-14T11:56:00.000-04:002005-09-14T11:56:00.000-04:00Kyle,Thank you for wanting me to get "your" "facts...Kyle,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for wanting me to get "your" "facts" correct before I rant. While Bush did procure an assignment in the National Guard, it is my belief (from reports, etc.) that this assignment was based upon his father's status and power. This is fine, but it shows something about his character and what he valued during Vietnam and afterwards.<BR/><BR/>Unlike, McCain (who could have used his father's position for his own advantage) or even Kerry, who chose to join the military, Bush chose to take the path of least resistance during a time when many others were willing to die for their country. He chose to have less than stellar attendance (at the best- there is no dispute to this) and chose to work on a campaign while he should have been serving in Texas (while he could be transfered, it shows his priorities). This is not a person who has taken his duty to his country in a military capacity as sacrificial.<BR/><BR/>Therefore, I stand by my statement regarding Bush's "service." I also stand by the facts of the situation. If you choose to look at Bush's "service" through Rose colored eyes, based upon political partisanship, that is your perogative. However, I do not base my opinions of a person's character or actions on their politial affiliation or how I may agree with that person or not.<BR/><BR/>I am not blinded by such partisanship. I may be blinded by other things, such as a person's capabiltiy to lead the military that lacks a rudimentary understanding of the cost of war to human lives, etc.<BR/><BR/>As for your childish characterization of a preisdential candidate as a Left-wing nut, I see no reason to debate such a crass statement.<BR/><BR/>I am glad you shared your opinion regarding Kerry vs. Bush and who would be the better alternative or who would make you happy regarding Supreme Court nominees. As you may see from the actual posting, I said that I would rather have someone like Kerry or Gore lead a family to make a decision for their child to serve in the military, since they chose to serve in a foreign war. If you see my post as mentioning the things you are addressing, please let me know.<BR/><BR/>As for your characterization that Bush is the better alternative to Kerry or Gore, that is your right. As an independently minded sould, I may disagree with you based upon his track record. I may also say that I see no need to see him as better than that alternative, when Republicans clearly had the choice between Bush and a War Hero with a 100% prolife record in the Senate. He is not better than that alternative, whom I would be much happier to follow into war (although he would not have taken us into the fiasco of Iraq).<BR/><BR/>I would love to hear your opinion on the actual matter at hand.DJ Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597363296679699935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061650.post-1126710825822381572005-09-14T11:13:00.000-04:002005-09-14T11:13:00.000-04:00there's a big difference between enrolling and ser...there's a big difference between enrolling and serving. bush enrolled in the military; kerry actually served.<BR/><BR/>it never ceases to amaze me how american christians have refrained from speaking out against the blunderous atrocity that is the "war" in iraq. we claim "turn the other cheek" and yet show no hesitancy for ruining millions of lives (not just the soldiers and civilians who have died, but also their families have been affected)invading a country under extremely weak pretenses. of course, when you're "saved by faith alone...not by works", what the hell does it matter what you do in this life? all that matters is that you "believe" the right thing.kidpositivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18014095294196471690noreply@blogger.com