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The numbers were almost unbelievably large from the first Gulf War, predictions are this one will be even worse because of its duration, the number and lenght of tours, and the nature of the combat.
Support our troops but deny their injuries and refuse to help them once they get back.
Stick that on your gd bumper.
Think of the constitution as a levee. Think of our democracy as New Orleans.
by Into The Woods on Fri Apr 18, 2008 at 11:08:54 AM PDT
I get so damn mad..."Support the troops"--but then vote against their raises, lengthen their deployments, don't let the VA help them apply for disability (Fort Drum), make them beg for medical care...
This country gave the GI bill to WWII vets. The only bonuses we give now are enlistment bonuses, to get the young in. Once they're wounded or done for, bye bye...
by MmeVoltaire on Fri Apr 18, 2008 at 11:16:21 AM PDT
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