[Frank_Discussion]

Here's a thought: Wow I can't say I would have blamed the GWD for avoiding the draft by joining the guard, it is honorable service, and not just because it's a flavor of the military. A LOT of freepers have brought up border defense, usually in context of the illegals, but run with me on this for a sec.

We have an emergent BMD right? Well, during Vietnam, we had real concerns of military invasion HERE, vis-a-vis USSR actions, Cubans, and possibly the PRC. So ANG service had a real role to play in our common defense.

The Dems and their shills need to shut their pieholes.

[Frank_Discussion]

"Wow" should be "While".

Wish I could edit posts around here!

[Frank_Discussion]

"the GWD" should be "GWB"...

LOL! Man, I'm so hacked off I can't even type!!

[Eva]

Actually, I don't know why Bush joined the Guard, he put more time in by going to flight school and monthly training than he would have if he had been drafted. Of course, he probably wouldn't have been able to get flight training as a draftee without agreeing to an extension.

[dixierose]

Those reporters/Democrats shouting about this is a slap in the face to every person who ever served in the National Guard and/or Reserves. My father served in the Air National Guard for 30 years (active duty). He served in Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War. He is now retired. It ticks me off that they are implying a person who served in the Guard or Reserves aren't really serving their country. I hope the veterans are paying attention to this one.