It's a good line on the resume before he goes into the family business of running for office. Even in the current war, which is likely to be over by the time a new enlistee finishes basic training, less than one in a thousand soldiers have actually died in combat, so as risks go, it's not so bad (he can also choose a less risky specialty when the time comes). Many moms are proud of their soldier sons.
It's a good line on the resume before he goes into the family business of running for office. Even in the current war, which is likely to be over by the time a new enlistee finishes basic training, less than one in a thousand soldiers have actually died in combat, so as risks go, it's not so bad (he can also choose a less risky specialty when the time comes). Many moms are proud of their soldier sons.
Posted by arthur | Link to this comment | 12- 1-04 12:53 PM
You are wrong about this one.
It might say "Screw you, Mom," but it might say any number of other things.
Posted by Tripp | Link to this comment | 12- 1-04 12:56 PM
You're right, Tripp, it could mean many things, and the post sounds more sure than I really am. Still, it doesn't seem very considerate of him.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 12- 1-04 2:10 PM
arthur, surely the most important line on his resume is the one where it says "Daley"? Chicago will need a mayor after Richard retires.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 12- 1-04 3:45 PM
Dads worry as much as moms; dads just internalize the worry and have heart attacks.
Posted by Julie O. | Link to this comment | 12- 1-04 8:46 PM
Mmm, did anybody think to mention that Patrick Daley is a Republican?
Posted by Ralph Luker | Link to this comment | 12- 2-04 6:21 PM