Category Archives: veterans issues

Daniel Llares Hates Our Troops

I would like to spotlight Daniel Llares for undermining a soldier’s readiness: Great job, asshole. From the New York Times: (S)ince her return, Mr. Llares has allowed Ms. Mendoza only a few brief visits with Elizabeth. Despite a written family … Continue reading

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Letter to the Editor

This ran yesterday in the Times Daily. Obama held no moment of silence for Michael Jackson on the floor of Congress. To say that he did is a flat-out lie. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. initiated the moment of silence. Obama … Continue reading

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Saxby Chambliss is a Sack of Sh-t

Not content with sitting out the Vietnam War and then getting into office by smearing a disabled Vietnam war hero, Saxby Chambliss has consistently fought against health care for veterans, armor for troops, and the new GI Bill. In a … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Blog

Today was my day. Veterans Day. I celebrated by going to my $9/hour job where I sat for eight hours, aggravating my crumbling lumbar spine. I didn’t have enough money for lunch; a co-worker offered to buy me some tacos, … Continue reading

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Debate Liveblog

All times Central. 8:04 – Jim Lehrer brings up Eisenhower and asks the candidates to comment. Obama sets out right away to appeal to the middle class. McCain talks about bipartisanship and then immediately spurts our random crap about oil … Continue reading

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McCain’s Use of POW Card Makes Medical Records Fair Game

I am a (mildly) disabled veteran with a job that mostly involves sitting, talking, and clicking a mouse. To get this not-physically-demanding job, I had to answer some basic questions about my fitness, namely: DOES YOUR DISABILITY MAKE IT DIFFICULT … Continue reading

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Mutiny in Iraq

American soldiers can get in trouble for not massacring Iraqi civilians. It’s true. I’m not making this up. Yes, I hear what you’re thinking: Where, pray tell, did I find this peacenik idea — some liberal bastion of the tree-hugging … Continue reading

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