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I guess you also don't like it when someone is proud of their service. You must have hated yours, if indeed you served.

Yes, you are proud of your service in the same way John Kerry is, and remind people as much as he does. Being proud of service is fine. Trying to make a firewall of it is a completely different issue. Perhaps you would like to flag some people at this point to help you out.

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I mention my service to show that, on some issues, I know what I'm talking about. I mention other bona fides I have when the circumstances warrant. I'm also proud of it.

I guess that grates on you. Gee, I don't know how I'll be able to sleep knowing that.