Top 11 ways Dubya's appearance at the Daytona 500 was like his Guard service.

11. He used power and influence to take someone else's place (Actor Ben Affleck was supposed to start the race).

10. More than a million tax payer dollars spent to get him there and yet, he didn't drive.

9. Had many pictures taken in cool costume.

8. Peaked inside the National Guard sponsored vehicle, moved on.

7. Trying to avoid conflict elsewhere.

6. Someone else actually flew the plane.

5. Earned 15 points toward NEXTEL Cup from doting officials just for showing up for 2 hours.

4. Meanwhile, John Kerry engaged in battle elsewhere.

3. Beer everywhere.

2. Donald Rumsfeld actually running the country.

1. Left before it was over.

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