Entering the National Guard made it less likely George Bush would be called to Vietnam than had he been drafted. But it certainly didn’t eliminate the possibility of his unit being called up. And it’s a fact his flying had more statistical risk of death than some forms of military service in Vietnam. “Draft Dodger” is a term better reserved for those who skipped out, burned their draft cards, or did something illegal to avoid service in time of war. President Bush’s record of service doesn’t fit any of those categories.A valid point. But that means that Rudy is in the clear too doesn't it?
Not true. Depends upon your MOS and your unit, the Joint Chiefs, and the enemy and politics. Some Guard were the first in VN. Others units served almost continuously. Some had higher rates of wounded/killed that RA units in VN.
“A valid point. But that means that Rudy is in the clear too doesn’t it?”
No, only if one subscribes to your self-serving, squishy, everchanging definitions of a ‘military unit’, a deferment, draft dodging etc. Using the traditional definitions you have no argument.