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Al Gore certainly was a veteran. While he may not have been on the front lines, he did not have "bodyguards supplied by daddy" (what right-wing Web site did that come from?) and he did not need to volunteer either. Most of his Ivy League peers found a way around the draft, and he was personally opposed to the war. But he decided to go anyway so that someone less privileged wouldn't have to go in his place. He never bragged about his service and he didn't criticize his opponents (Cheney, Bush) who managed to avoid serving in Vietnam.

I like Max Cleland, and he certainly sacrificed a lot, perhaps too much, for his country. However, I can't help but feel he's whining about his treatment at the hands of Republicans. I know it'll be trendy for democrats to throw punches at Bush/Rove forever (it's kind of like the secret handshake), but there were plenty of Roves before Karl Rove, on both sides of the aisle, and there will be plenty to come. If you feel that strongly, get back in the game, stop blaming your opponents.
And, Leonard, you do yourself huge disservice by relaying inane, preach-to-the-choir questions that ALL your listeners know the answer to, like, "did morale in the military drop during Bush?" etc. What the hell do you think Cleland's going to say??!! Hack journalism at its best. It was quite Hannity-esque. Hold people's feet to the fire.

Ah.. John form Office—You may be aware that journalists also died in Vietnam. You can be as offended as you like but I don't think that gives you the right to offend others. Perhaps you are looking for a town hall meeting to yell in?

This the best guest I have heard on this show!

Michael Savage complained bitterly about Barack Obama saying to an assembly of soldiers (I don't remember where, or which service) that he would never send them into harm's way unnecessarily.

Savage somehow seized on Obama never having served, as a reason NOT to address soldiers with that sentiment.

Unbelievable. A Commander In Chief without military service SHOULD be the MOST HESITANT to send soldiers into harm's way. That was Obama's position and was completely correct.

Al Gore was not a veteran, he was a journalist for the army who had bodyguards provided by daddy. For someone who lost family in Vietnam, it is offensive to call him a veteran.

Why didn't Sen Cleland run against Chambliss in 2008?

Mr Cleland,
How did it possibly work, calling YOU unpatriotic???
It boggles the mind!
Thanks for your service, all around, to our country

Mike.