As many readers know, I have little patience for fake veterans. I include in that category the Gulf War cook who regales me with the tale of how he parachuted into Baghdad and killed twelve Republican Guards with a coat-hanger. So I’m giving this jerk a Golden Chickenhawk award:
(W)hat is striking about Mr. Blumenthal’s record is the contrast between the many steps he took that allowed him to avoid Vietnam, and the misleading way he often speaks about that period of his life now, especially when he is speaking at veterans’ ceremonies or other patriotic events.
Sometimes his remarks have been plainly untrue, as in his speech to the group in Norwalk. At other times, he has used more ambiguous language, but the impression left on audiences can be similar.
There is no apologizing for this. Every time Blumenthal has told this lie or allowed the implication to stand he has cheapened the sacrifices of every man or woman who ever served this country, including himself. He should man up and apologize.
