[Witchman63]

>It was NOT common knowledge that Bush tried to get to Vietnam, and that he was turned down!

Maybe you are right. I knew that Bush volunteered and was turned down, just like I knew that he joined a high risk section of the military and that his TANG was on active service in Vietnam. Hey, I should just acknowlege that my knowlege is uncommon. Smarter than the average bear.

[Robert A Cook PE]

No.

Neither you, nor I, am "smarter" than the average bear.

[Bore? Last I herd, bears are only known for shiiting in the woods, and boars go around rooting out delicacies and valued treasures in the roots ....>) But I digrass.]

Rather, you (and I, and the others who read FreeRepublic) are instead "more informed" than the average herd animal who has chosen to merely slavishly listen to the mainstream media. And, in choosing to become more wisely informed, and thus able to informed decision, you are definitely above average.)

Once any "above average" person of average capability has the relevant facts, on average they make better decisions.