http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,74425,00.html
"Untold numbers of servicemembers residing off base will see their next paycheck shrink by as much as $250 -- and many of them may not even know the blow is coming." Marine Corps News
It is not in dispute that up to 1/3 of Humvees in Iraq still lack adequate armor and that roadside IED's are the greatest danger to our troops. 5 GI's were killed by IED's in 2 incidents.
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It is not in dispute that some troops have had to send home for combat armor.
It is not in dispute the US has so little control in Iraq that the current startegy is to pull into fortified bases to try and minimize casualties.
It is not in dispute that the Commander in Chief managed to pull easy duty in the Air National Guard and then was suspended for not showing up for a required flight physical.
It is not in dispute that VP Cheney said he had, "other priorities" during the time when he was eligable for enlistment.
It is not in dispute that a National Guard outfit deployed to Iraq and that the newest truck in their fleet dated from the 1960's.
It is not in dispute that the rich and powerful of the United States make no sacrifice for the supposed benefits of our incusion into Iraq. They pay lower taxes, they conserve no fuel, they grow no victory gardens, their children do not serve in the military.
The President left for another vacation to his ranch in Texas, and the people past little yellow ribbons onto their SUV's.