http://www.bloggernews.net/115930 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Sat, 26 May 2012 11:04:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.bloggernews.net/115930#comment-372085 Griz803 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:27:12 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/115930#comment-372085 I think this shows a significant gaff, though not as bad as a lie. The true debacle to my thinking is that this individual hasn't much pride in family accomplishments in the military or it would have been second nature to get it correct. It is revealing, though not damning, in that context. Military exploits are likely not as important in his upbringing. Like all human traits, this is a two edged sword. Carry on. I think this shows a significant gaff, though not as bad as a lie. The true debacle to my thinking is that this individual hasn’t much pride in family accomplishments in the military or it would have been second nature to get it correct. It is revealing, though not damning, in that context. Military exploits are likely not as important in his upbringing. Like all human traits, this is a two edged sword. Carry on.

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