Teribus is trying to point out that you folks are arguing the wrong premise. The fact that Romney's kids have decided not to be in the military is their business. The fact that Romney didn't come and join us in the party in 'Nam was his business.

But ain't it strange, Pa, that all them fellers that are the most hawkish don't have any scars, have never pissed themselves for fear of dying in a firefight, have never stood over the body of a 14 or 15 year old kid fighting for the other side and cried wondering what this kid was doing here instead of playing ball somewhere, and aren't suffering from repeated nightmares or the effects of Agent Orange?    And you know what is stranger? The dumbass Americans who vote for these folks and think that these self same politicos are patriotic because these con artists salute the flag, dress nice, and talk about this country being the greatest in the world. Got a surprise for you folks. Because these con artists have sold you a bill of goods, your roads and bridges are crumbling, folks are choosing between medicine and food, and we aren't even in the top 10 of the greatest, whatever the hell that means. FEMA can't resolve the problems of the poor victims in New Orleans, folks in Minneapolis/St. Paul dying because of the funding cuts in inspection money, but you vote for folks that want to spend billions killing Iraquis based on a lie, you vote for folks that want to build a wall in the Southwest US. If you ran your household budget this way you would be out of your home. You can't have something for nothing, folks. You just keep voting for guys like this, who look good, have a good looking spouse, and make you comfortable. While you are gazing on their lovely personages, the pickpocket is taking your money..

Rant off,

Mick