FUCK and YES. FUCK and YES. FUCK and YES.

[ProSense]

24. Flashback:

Mr. Bush and the G.I. Bill
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/26/opinion/26mon1.html

Despite Bush's Vow to Veto, GI Bill Passes in a Landslide
http://www.alternet.org/world/86306/

Obama, McCain Tussle Over Veterans Issues

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The Senate today took up and passed legislation to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and twin that money with billions in domestic priorities and a new G.I. Bill that promises returning veterans sufficient tuition assistance to attend the most expensive state universities in the nation. McCain skipped the vote in favor of campaigning in California, including attending a fundraiser sponsored by San Diego Chargers owner Alex Spanos. But his White House rivals, Sens. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) were very much present.

"I respect Senator John McCain's service to our country," Obama said on the Senate floor. "But I can't understand why he would line up behind the president in opposition to this G.I. Bill. I can't believe why he believes it is too generous to our veterans."

McCain's comeback was withering, a lengthy statement questioning Obama's knowledge of veterans issues and his commitment to national security.

"I take a backseat to no one in my affection, respect and devotion to veterans. And I will not accept from Senator Obama, who did not feel it was his responsibility to serve our country in uniform, any lectures on my regard for those who did," he said in the statement.

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http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2008/05/obama-mccain-tussle-over-veter.html

Bush, McCain: all war, all the time, screw Veterans.