Truly a shame..
Crooks and Liars:
Walking up and down the sidewalk near the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center, Tim Sanders looks like a model for the “Army Strong” ad campaign.
Except, that is, for the placard he is holding high proclaiming, “Vets are losing their benefits.” […]
After tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, he is considered 50 percent disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He suffers physical, emotional and now bureaucratic problems. […]
After tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, he is considered 50 percent disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He suffers physical, emotional and now bureaucratic problems. […]
Now 32, he is entitled to care at the VA medical center and normally receives a VA check for $730 each month. This month his check was reduced to $196. He can’t pay his rent or other bills. […]
“I believe our government is being a tyrant. I’m proud of my country. I’m not proud of my government,” he said. …(read on)
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The joke is all those Americans with those ribbons that say Support Our Troops. I told people it was lip service now there's proof. The White House has never been concern for the troops nor have the paid Generals. Now it seems Powell is looking to get in the Obama cabinet even if he's charged with War Crimes by the United Nations. Well I guess Freshman Senator Obama will say that's just another on of his famous missteps, misspoken or any word except the truth which is out right lie. Can't blame Powell for using the race card with Obama as Obams used it with his famous Dr. King speeches. Now that he isn't using Dr. King we are staring to see the real person as he pretty much puts down all those who stated they were struggling. Well must of us have been conned before and we are again that's life.
$750 wasn't even the equivalent of minimum wage.
Some local communities are raising their own tax dollars for vets who live in the area. Mama voted for such a referendum and it passed. That may be what needs to happen. If we can't trust Washington for anything, then at least maybe we can trust our neighbors to take care of our community members.
Good for Mama! Yeah, many of the states and local communities are doing that. Government shouldn't be depended upon.
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