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[OldBoss]

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This message was self-deleted by its author (OldBoss) on Tue Apr 23, 2024, 08:41 PM. When the original post in a discussion thread is self-deleted, the entire discussion thread is automatically locked so new replies cannot be posted.

[Fla Dem]

1. I was going to welcome you to DU, but you've been here since 2017. Welcome non the less!!

I will mention that perhaps your post would be better suited in the General discussion forum. Political posting are generally not for the Lounge.

Anyway, hope we see more of you!!

[OldBoss]

3. Aha, good to know ...

Should I repost it there?

[Fla Dem]

4. Yes, just copy it first and repost in the General Discussion Forum.

After you've reposted, delete the post from this forum. The self-delete button can be found in the lower left bottom corner of your post under "Powers".

Again welcome!

[Karadeniz]

2. Youre fabulous !!!!!

[quaint]

5. For deferment defense...

Our ruling
A Facebook post says, "Lifeguard/football player Joe Biden got five draft deferments for asthma during Vietnam."

The post implies that despite his active lifestyle, Biden used health problems as an excuse to dodge the military draft for the Vietnam War.

Biden did receive five deferments, but they were granted because he was a student, with the last one granted in January 1968. Later, in April 1968, he underwent a medical exam and was then given a 1-Y classification because of his asthma as a teenager.

We rate this claim Mostly False.
PolitiFact

[Emile]

6. After an alert and discussion with the hosts locking.

Statement of Purpose for the Lounge

Our social forum. Relax with your friends and talk about off-topic stuff.
No politics in the Lounge.

Feel free to repost in General Discussion