11/9    Gore went to Vietmam.  Bush cowered at home.
        \_ No, I cowArded at home. Get it right. -gwb
        \_ and the he cowered in Seminary school.
                \_ Until he flunked out.  "Smartest man in the world!"
                   \_ Still, in terms of intelligence and courage, he
                      beats Dan-Qualye-in-cowboy-boots.
        \_ Gore went to Vietnam for 3 months, took a few pics behind the lines
           and went home.  A true hero.
           \_ Wrong.  It's 5 months.  Typical Republican misinformation.
              5 months / 0 = infinity.
              There is no such thing as "behind the lines" in Vietnam.
              (Note: Vietnam Vets serve an average of 1 year in Vietnam.)
              \_ As the son of a senator, Gore spent most of his time in
                 "protective custody". He never went to the front lines
                 in a combat capacity (ie, he was never shot at or shot
                 back). He pulled a few official shifts guarding the
                 barracks. I wouldn't call this being a hero.
                 Okay, Bush served in the NG learning to fly, but at least
                 he didn't burn his draft card like Clinton.
                 All of these guys don't inspire me. Personally, someone
                 like McCain is much better. He was a *hero* and he doesn't
                 brag about it.
                 \_ McCain may be batter, but not because he's a "War Hero."
                    Get over it, the 1950's are over, punkass.  I'd love to
                    see YOU go out and "be a war hero."  War is not glorious.
                    Being in the military really sucks.  You're just another
                    pussy with macho GI Joe fantasies.
                        \_ I dunno if being taken prisoner exactly
                           qualifies one as being a "war hero"
                           \_ Hey!  Don't be so mean.  Bush Sr. also got shot
                              down instead of shooting down Japanese planes.
                              But hey! That's war.  He is still a hero, and
                              in terms of military service:
                                Bush Sr. >> Gore >> Bush Jr.
                 \_ Clinton opposed the war, so he burnt his draft card.
                    Gore went to Vietnam even though his dad opposed the
                    war.  Bush Jr.  does not know what he believes in,
                    but he is too afraid to go, so he cowered at home,
                    and played with toy aeroplanes.
                        \ Bush Jr. flew F-18s. not exactly toy airplanes.
                          \_ When I grow up, I want to be an air force pilot,
                             flying in friendly skies.