Who here on the DU think the replugs care about veterans and the troops

[Monkeyman]

Guys there is no new VA Budget ---- Strike one

Vets coming home are not being taken care of---- Strike two

Now Iraqi vets speak out ----- Your out

All these stories are on http://www.vawatchdog.org

Guys read it for yourself as a vet its just make me angry they can cover for Foley but give a dam about who's wounded, killed or who's minds they destroy. I canot stand this anymore why its not being told to the public.

[MADem]

1. I do, I do!!!!!!!!!

I think they care about wringing every ounce of mission out of them, until they are killed, wounded, or broken beyond repair.

I think they care about paying them as little as possible (disgraceful cost of living raise this year, the worst in 12 years...and they weren't being blown up regularly back then) so they can toss more dough to their Halliburton cronies....

I think they care about stiffing them on medical care both via TRICARE and the VA....

[w8liftinglady]

2. my dad-a repub for 50 years,and vet of 2 wars

told me he will never vote repub for the rest of his life.He says they have discarded everything he holds dear.

[razors edge]

3. they definitely care about

keeping their pictures from being taken in a coffin.

[lonestarnot]

4. But they're still sportin' those yellow ribbon magnets...

[seabeyond]

5. i have empathy what troops experience, rw- they volunteered

when i criticize bush lying us into war, rw- support your troops.

why DO i hate america???

well before the 2004 campaign i tell the people around here. a vote for bush is turning your back on the troops.

no, bushco and hte right do not support the troops.

[sce56]

6. Oh they care all right look what the Army sent me and all other retirees

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Subject Freedom Team Salute


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The Army recognizes that in this time of war, we are all Soldiers for freedom. We, as Soldiers, respond to the Call to Duty, which binds us to our service and guides our actions as guardians and defenders of freedom. This service would not be possible without a strong support network. Freedom Team Salute recognizes those supporters who make it possible for Soldiers to serve our country. FTS provides all Soldiers - Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve - with the opportunity to recognize and honor our parents, spouses, and employers who make our service possible. FTS additionally recognizes and honors veteran Soldiers of all generations for their legacy of freedom, duty, and honor to our country and for their continued support of the Army mission.

Log on to www.freedomteamsalute.com to nominate your spouse, parent, employer (for RC Soldiers) and a veteran today!

Thank you for what you do for our Army and our nation.

With great respect,

Colonel T. Scott Lloyd
Director, Freedom Team Salute


AKO homepage: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/313777
Website: http://www.freedomteamsalute.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

NOw here is the kicker see http://www.armyg1.army.mil/RSO/echoes/06_Sep.pdf PAGE 3
OPERATION SMART


Sergeant Major of the Army Recruiting Team (SMART) Program


As an integral team effort in helping meet the Army's recruiting mission, the Sergeant Major of the Army organized Operation Sergeant Major of the Army Recruiting Team (SMART). This program encourages Soldiers to provide referrals interested in the Army and Army Reserve.

The United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) developed this referral system for all Soldiers (Regular Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard) and civilians on all Army installations and in all Reserve units to have the ability to provide referrals interested in the opportunities of the Army and Army Reserve. Referring Soldiers or civilians must either submit their referral(s) via this site or through the USAREC 1-800 line (1-800-223-3735 extension 6-0473) dedicated to this program.

Making Referrals

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I for one do not plan on recruiting for this illegal war! Even though I could sure use a $1,000.00 I will not send them anymore cannon fodder as that is all they are to the Bush Family

[Imagevision]

19. Kick & recommended!!

[Jade Fox]

7. Read this....

http://www.seattleweekly.com/news/0428/040714_news_homefront.php

[MadMaddie]

9. I knew it was bad....but not this bad for our military folks.....

[Jade Fox]

16. Yes, it is a shocking article.....

This guy who wrote it is supposed to be writing a whole book on the topic. This article was published over two years ago, and I've been waiting to see the book since then. All these "Support the Troops" people with their yellow ribbons need to know what really happens to the soldiers we send off to the wars we use to make ourselves feel good with patriotism.

[JohnnyLib2]

8. Do NOT care

and causing damage to the military that will be seen for many years.

[Stardust]

10. Funding for Brain Injury Research cut from $14M to $7M (but an

End of Iraq War celebration gets $20M.)

[Disturbed]

11. What was that Rumsfool statement about the troops and

equipment when a soldier asked about armor?

They don't care anymore about the troops than they do the American Middle Class, Working Poor and the Poor. They care about power and money, period.

[Stardust]

20. "As you know, you have to go to war with the Army you have,

not the Army you want," Rumsfeld said.

IMO, the most despicable statement this sorry excuse for a human has ever said.

He added, "You can have all the armor in the world on a tank, and it can be blown up."

Have I mentioned how much I hate these people?

[NMMNG]

12. Their concern for the troops is nothing but yellow ribbons and

empty slogans. When it comes to actually caring for the troops--providing the tools they need to protect themselves in battle, giving them adequate medical care, offering comprehensive veterans' benefits--they come up dry.

[CarbonDate]

13. They care whether we do what they tell us.

Once we leave the service, they could give a shit. And they certainly don't want to hear our opinions.

[CorpGovActivist]

14. Look up VA CARES Program

VA CARES is an Orwellian Bush Bunglers' acronym that stands for:

Capital
Asset
Re-alignment for
Enhanced
Services

Sounds nice in theory. But having worked on the solicitation to "sell" the program to veterans' groups, I can tell you that it boiled down to two simple steps:

1. Close facilities in Blue States, as punishment for their vote.
2. Open gleaming new facilities in Red States, as reward for their vote.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=va+cares

This program ran into some real problems, when some GOP Members of Congress in upstate NY started getting an earful from angry veterans.

Nevermind that burn victims and amputees are returning home from "The War on Terror" - and nevermind that many of those new disabled veterans hail from Blue States.

As a practical matter, Bush doesn't care. There's only so much money in the VA budget, and it's going to be channeled to where the Cheney Chain Gang thinks it will do the most good for image-making purposes.

It truly is the Potemkin Presidency.

- David A. Smith, Editor of BushBunglesBrigade.org and HALwhistleblowers.org
(not to be confused with David R. Smith, VP of Tax at Halliburton)

[Joey Liberal]

15. This vet will NEVER vote for a republican - EVER

The republicans do not care about veterans. Let morons like R. Lee Ermey (the crazy ex-Marine/Actor) support Bush and the republicans. I will not.

[porphyrian]

17. They CUT veterans' benefits for their fucking wartime tax cuts.

They don't give a fuck about anyone but themselves and their cronies, and anyone who still thinks otherwise needs to pull their head out of their ass.

[Imagevision]

18. Kiddin? - Bush quietly attempted to pull hazard pay to US. troops and

only dropped the plan when the media discovered it before Bushco had plan in place, Bush's idea of supporting the troops equal Rumsfelds.