When he in the Presidential Campaign at Hilton Head, SC in essence thumped his chest, bragging about his having been a P.O.W., he might just as well have thrust a dagger in it -- an unwritten code says one never uses that for yourself in that way, and just let others say it....
He was *certain* it warranted him the huge veteran vote this state has, but more than 50% of us selected GWB as the candidate - and gave him his Very First Win in the Campaign, on his way to the White House..:))