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In reply to the discussion: 7 Facts About Our Veterans That Will Shock The Hell Out Of You [View all]Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)20. I remember
in a debate between Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren and what's-his-name, she categorically said we need to get out of Afghanistan NOW. If I lived in Mass., that alone would have gotten my vote for her. We should be out by 2013, not 2014.
Meanwhile, let's see awareness raised by our wonderful First & Second Ladies, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden. Veterans and their families have been high on their list of accomplishments, and maybe "60 Minutes" could do an entire hour on this subject. Rebuilding infrastructure is all well and good, but rebuilding lives and families should be priority one.
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unfortunately, none of this shocks me--been working with vets for decades. what shocks me
niyad
Nov 2012
#1
they are beholden to the Military Industrial Complex.... which has to do with their own welfare...
trailmonkee
Nov 2012
#5
I have a lot of hatred in my heart for the GOP because of this act alone. nt.
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#4
All the reason it is so confusing why they continue to vote for the Repubs that have blocked
Lionessa
Nov 2012
#3
i dont get it either...I do thnk that scapegoatism has a lot to do with it, though. n/t
BlancheSplanchnik
Nov 2012
#26
K&R Sadly, not shocking. Vets have been getting kicked aside since time immemorial.
Scuba
Nov 2012
#6
K&R I wish this were shocking, but it's all part of the Grand Illusion that is America.
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#9
exactly, can't stand the misty-eyed patriotism when people are dry-eyed when it comes to suffering
trailmonkee
Nov 2012
#27