Still, he's a public figure and since we hold them accountable for every word they say, it was pretty stupid and not well thought out.

And, coming from him, you really have to question whether it was a bad choice of words or a jab towards our men and women in uniform. Bad timing, bad comment, and no matter how bad Bush gets, I still thank the powers that be every day that Kerry is not our commander in chief. I can't think of too many things more demoralizing to our military than having him, Gore, or Hillary at the helm.