"What did you do to get out of the war, Daddy?"

[kentuck]

"Well, before I had to go down to the draft board for an examination, I ate nothing but junk fund. I took every pill and drug I could find and smoked anything that would burn.

I never combed my hair and I refused to take a bath. I shit on myself and stunk to high heaven when I walked through their doors. People held their noses and turned their heads when I walked by.

But, I was a chicken shit. I was not going to go to Vietnam and let them shoot my ass off. I wanted to play my guitar and make love to all the young girls that followed around the rock and roll stars.

Now, I love my guns and I love to talk about how patriotic I am. Politicians invite me to their parties and fundraisers. I am the type of American they love to associate with..."

Yours truly,

Ted Nugent


Here's the proof: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/nugent.asp

[world wide wally]

1. I played guitar back in those days. We used the term "Ted Nugent" as a standing joke that

referred to another guitar player that sucked but thought he was smokin'. LOL

[edbermac]

2. Ted Nugent was certainly behind our troops in Vietnam.

About 10,000 miles behind.

[okaawhatever]

3. Good one. nt

[pinboy3niner]

4. That self-styled "patriot" pols embrace him reveals a lot about them

Nice takeoff on Fallows' essay title, btw.

[Downwinder]

5. I don't remember Ted Nugent having enough principle

to be anti-war.

[awoke_in_2003]

6. he wasn't anti-war...

he was anti- him going to war.

[Initech]

7. Pants Crap Fever!!!!

[kentuck]

8. That is funny!!!