"So then why are they being critical now????? "

It's not rocket science folks. Before they just didn't like the arogant punk who was just another jerk among other jerks. Now the back stabber wants to the CIC of the same military he trampled on. Of course they are coming out of the woodwork now.


On a semi related note - my dad is coming to visit next month. I have never really talked politics with him and for all I know he might hate GW. I do know he tends to be more conservative though... Anyway, he served his full term in Vietnam, and I'm pretty sure he was on a swift boat. I have pics of him sitting on small, very mobile boats with 50 cal guns mounted on board. Should be interesting to get his point of view on all this. He never talked much about his service, but it was clear he didn't appreciate his 'warm welcome' and those 'hippies' who spit at them and called them baby killers. I can't imagine he'll be a big Kerry fan because of that. But I have to wait until next month to talk about it...