Read an article today about how the Bush administration seems to thing that Veteran's benefits are costing the U.S. billions and that it's cutting into the budget of the war machine. WTF. Are they planning on not taking care of our own? I've put in 9 years so far and a lot of B.S. and now to hear that I may be cut off or lose some benefits when I retire.....I don't even know anymore.

 

Bush is for Bush.

 

Could be true but its really not fair to point the finger at one of the thousands of people who are totally screwing up our country, or the couple hundred million allowing them to do it.

Actually I am starting to seriously consider what some of the more politically involved people I know believe, and thats how most of our political leaders are nothing more than a servant to their respective party, and therefore the "big money" that runs the two parties and our country.

If any of us believe that continuing a war that is stimulating the economy and creating yet another country that we can controll thru their "friendly" elected leaders is the workings of just one man or even one political party were are seriously mistaken and missing the big picture.

Is how our country and even states and beyond cut one program to create funding for another right, or even needed? Is there really a need to have so many funded projects and programs that the govt has become one of the largest employers ever? Do we really need to send billions overseas every year while our own are in need?

Damn theres lots of questions and so little answers, but I hope for the sake of those who will need those future benefits that they are there when you need them and didnt get scraped for some sand flea exploration in antartica.

 

Well the first problem is that you believe an article that you read about Bush. Notice the swarms of hysterical, bitter, hateful liberals out there. They write a lot, you know, journalists who don't want a real job.

 

I understand that it's an article, but it was in our military paper. You don't get a whole lot of B.S. in there. It is straight forward when it comes to benefits and what's happening to them. I know that I shouldn't believe everything I see and hear, but it's not the National Inquirer. Not here to flame anyone or start some huge fight over it, but when I'm hearing the same excuse from his administration....That excuse is that times have changed and that these gov't programs that we started years ago aren't working in these times. Well, the words vary a little depending on whose saying it, but it seems like it's all coming down to the same thing. I think they are trying to scrape up some money for the wars in afghanistan and iraq and for all these new gov't agencies to try to make it all work and leave a legacy from this administration. Blah, blah, blah. I'm not good at debating. All I know is that's it's the Veteran's administration that takes care of all the disabled vets and covers all injuries and illnesses for these discharged and retired military members and now they want to take some of that away. It's just disheartening.

 

I am a wholehearted supporter of our military and believe they should be taken well care of. I was basing my original reply on the way that most media covers Bush.

Our budget is grossly bloated with pork, the very last thing they should cut is military benefits. Heck knock out the lunch tab for the worthless UN cronies probably would save enough to take care of you guys.

 

http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/...raqvets27.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/st...399444,00.html

 

When I was in the military I was a strong supporter of the Republican party. They seemed to have the best interests of soldiers in mind. Now that I am in the civilian workforce I am disgusted with them! They give tax breaks to companies to send jobs overseas. During the last election all people would say was that Bush was for stopping abortions, no same-sex marriages, a strong military, and no gun control. Wel guess what..... girls are still getting abortions, homosexuals are still doing well you know, our military is spread thin and growing weary, and California has just banned .50 cal rifles!

I think the answer to our problems is to do away with "politicians". Back when our country was founded these people who were elected held "real " jobs. You know like farmer, teacher, .... We elect lawyers to lead us and I think that is silly. Lawyers make a living by massaging the truth into a believable senario and then convincing normal people (a jury of peers) that their spin on the facts is true. We elect LIARS into office plain and simple.





Wow I feel better now (but for how long?)

Chris

 

I really don't care what party it is, have you known one politcian that acually has worked with the people that put him there? That Is not going to happen after all they know what is best for you....and they pretty much do what they want and that is there own aggenda and raising enough money to get reelected. During the recall here in California a reporter asked Larry Flint He said "Larry your into pornagraghy and sex clubs, why do you want to get into any as filthy as politics."

As for this admistration the abuse of troops is nothing knew.

 

I think the veterans should be number one or atleast at the top of the list of people who get benefits. Its because of our veterans the U.S. is where it is today. They are the ones that have given us soo much and they need a lot more in return. Of course there are a lot of the WWI and WWII veterans that aren't with us anymore. Im not sure if the U.S. gives the families of those WWI or WWII veterans any benefits. I don't know much about all this war stuff. I know I am sick and tired of hearin about all these wars and all our fallen comrads. Anyone ever heard of PEACE!!! Can't we all just get along. Guess not! Guess we are already in a war and I am gonna support our awesome troops to my greatest ability. I wish all our troops a safe return home. Go Red White and Blue!! I know one thing that I am gonna do to show my appreciation for our armed forces, I am gonna paint my old F250 camo colors and put all the wars that the U.S. has fought in and all the major conflicts we experience like 9/11 and stuff. Can't wait to get that thing done. Its gonna be a big rolling memorial. I'll Git R Done!! And I know the U.S. will Git R Done!!!