Kendall, it's not war but TIME that leads to greater military rank,
just as in most government jobs. Before you say, 'but it will get
top-heavy' take a look at the retirement system. One can do very
well in the peace-time military, with the added benefit of not
getting shot at.

But what really bothers me about this whole thing is not Bush---he
was a given--- What bothers me are Democrats, like Biden, who are
now back-pedaling at doing what it takes to end this thing and
bring the troops home, now that they have the power to do so.

Biden was on NPR day before yesterday, all but ruling out witholding
funds to pursue the war. Using words like "he's the commander-in-chief"
blah blah blah.

I didn't get out and vote for the Democrats so that they could
'cut and run' from their position of doing whatever it takes
to bring the troops home.