[billhilly]

Not much, but when I was in an arabic speaking country, on active duty with the United States Military, I spent a good deal of time trying to learn the language. For the most part, the english language has served me well for the past 65 years in this country. That, however, was not my point. You failed to understand what I said in my post. I don't find it necessary to resort to another language to explain something that occured in my language. Capish?

[carpio]

I am truly sorry. I thought you were ragging on Bush for his lack of enthusiasm for military service during Vietnam.

Thank you for your service to our country. I too am a vet. I like vets and shun draft dodgers of any political persuasion.