dkos: My Army Nephew - Disillusioned Patriot

[jackster]

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/2/7/1430/68992

For two years, my nephew proudly served the U.S. Military and advanced quickly while receiving commendations for his work and service. As he was ready to end his two-year stint and return to civilian life, the government (via Rumsfeld) informed my nephew that they were going to have to pull a stop loss maneuver on him and keep him for an extra year, even though this contract clearly stated he had signed on for two years only.

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When he was finally discharged, he was informed that his enlistment bonus would be substantially less than stated in his contract. We all have to make our sacrifices during wartime, he was told. I guess him giving up family, friends, college and an extra year of his life, and fighting a questionable war wasn't sacrifice enough.

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My nephew received a notice in the mail that the U.S. government won't be picking up the tab for his tuition as promised this semester and probably not for any other semester in the near future. "There is no more money," the letter pretty much said in clear language. Despite the promises and assurances that the government would be there for my nephew if my nephew was there for the government, his college dream is in jeopardy.

[LynnTheDem]

1. He knew what he was signing on for!

He knew the US gov would lie and cheat him out of everything in his contract when he signed on the dotted line!

RAH RAH RAH GAWD BLESS AMERICA!

Yes this is indeed :sarcasm:

Jeebus fucking Cripes.

[Kerrytravelers]

2. But I thought they supported the troops.

But what about all those yellow ribbons? :eyes:

[Mythsaje]

3. Who needs to oppose military recruitment?

There own policies are negative reinforcement in and of themselves...

I'm sorry to hear this. Honestly. Supporting the troops is an empty phrase. It's never been more clear than it is now.

[Auntie Bush]

4. Bush isn't the only one who's a liar...this whole f***ing administration

are liars and cant be trusted or depended upon. Just wait till they all get sick from DU and the gov. says screw you...buy your own health insurance...we don't have the money...unless we tax the rich...and we can't do that! Heaven forbid we do that. That would be just as bad or disgraceful as a cartoon. :sar: