"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message

It means exactly what it says. Unfortunately, getting your powerful
buddies to ensure that you get one isn't the same as earning one.

Let me see if I've got this right: Some people have been maligning Bush for
apparent discrepancies in his military record, and despite the lack of
legitimate documentation to verify their position, they are telling the
truth.

But some people have been maligning Kerry for apparent discrepancies in his
military record, and despite the lack of legitimate documentation to verify
their position, they are liars.

Does that about sum it up?

Max