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NuclearDem

(16,184 posts) Sat Sep 19, 2015, 10:46 AM Sep 2015

Did you forget about us?

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Did you forget about us? (Original Post) NuclearDem Sep 2015 OP

Suicide prevention... Human101948 Sep 2015 #1

Many sad stories HassleCat Sep 2015 #2

The way we neglected and continue to neglect Vietnam veterans NuclearDem Sep 2015 #3

John McCain comes to mind HassleCat Sep 2015 #5

Kickin' Faux pas Sep 2015 #4

Human101948

(3,457 posts)

1. Suicide prevention...

Reply to NuclearDem (Original post)

Sat Sep 19, 2015, 10:50 AM

Sep 2015

Stop sending them.

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)

2. Many sad stories

Reply to NuclearDem (Original post)

Sat Sep 19, 2015, 10:52 AM

Sep 2015

A friend of mine had PTSD from his days in Vietnam. He didn't die of suicide, but he destroyed himself with alcohol and eating. It was gradual suicide, so it doesn't make the statistics.

NuclearDem

(16,184 posts)

3. The way we neglected and continue to neglect Vietnam veterans

Reply to HassleCat (Reply #2)

Sat Sep 19, 2015, 11:07 AM

Sep 2015

is one of the most shameful parts of our recent history. We tried to wash our hands of that war by just sweeping them the rug.

Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of some real champions, we seem set to repeat that history with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)

5. John McCain comes to mind

Reply to NuclearDem (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 19, 2015, 11:15 AM

Sep 2015

I'm still pissed at him for not supporting an improved GI Bill. Well, he's an admiral, so I guess he doesn't need any benefits for himself. Screw the enlisted people.

Faux pas

(14,657 posts)

4. Kickin'

Reply to NuclearDem (Original post)

Sat Sep 19, 2015, 11:12 AM

Sep 2015

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