[Gumption]

Since President Bush declared an end to major combat OPERATIONS!

It makes a difference.

[roses of sharon]

He was also welcoming a carrier home that had been at sea, FOR A YEAR!

His visit was their "parade".

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Since President Bush declared an end to major combat OPERATIONS!

Yes, it does make a difference. I copied the quote (which, of course, didn't include the word OPERATIONS), from one of this morning's usual mainstream negativity-hyping articles.