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I just called the VFW in Missouri, majority do not support

Wed Aug 22, 2007 at 10:09:44 AM PDT

I just got off the phone with a member of the VFW in Kansas City, Missouri.  I felt compelled to call and ask why they would allow themselves to be a backdrop for the Presidents tired and deceitful rhetoric.  The call went something like this.

Me: Hi I'm calling you at the VFW today to ask you why you allow yourselves to be used by this President?  He uses comparisons from other wars that don't even compare to this mess we have going on.
I feel you're being used for propaganda by this president and I wanted you to know it's hard to watch, as an American.  I don't know if he's taking advantage of your service or even of the age of some of your members, but I find it disturbing and sad.

VFW Vet: I agree with you ma'am

Me:  You do?

VFW Vet: Yes I do, and so does most of our charter here.

Me:  Then why the cheering and clapping.

VFW Vet:  I'm not sure how that is, all I can tell you is that it not the sentiment of the majority of our Charter here in Kansas City.

Me:  Wow, that is nice to hear.  I'm glad I called and am hearing this from you.  It makes me feel a little better about the VFW and it's role in supporting this man and this war.  Thank you for your time.

Okay based on that call, I'm not sure if I should be relieved or scared.  We have dangerous leaders at the helm, I just want it to be over.  And, as far as the VFW, could it be this is all choreagraphed with only the supportive? Do they bus them in? What is the payback?  Do they get a free cone at the nearest ice cream shoppe?  Just what the hell is going on?  Sometimes I feel like I'm living in the "twilight zone." Like I'm living in another Country or one that's been hijacked by criminals, where leaders trick the people into thinking they have support for their bad policies.  It's all just a facade...it is all very surreal.
The Veterans do not Support this war!

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