Posted on 08/20/2006 10:00:39 AM PDT by DakotaRed
Great post. The hate politics is real bad, and; most of the hate is based on the fact that they, (DEMS), want to regain power. Those who claim to be open minded, should look back at the DEMS history on defense spending and how they cut our active duty forces to bare bones time and time again.
You nailed it about the great job offers for Vets after RVN. The GI Bill had not changed since WWII. Veterans with combat disabilities were ignored by a number of VA hospitals or doctors. After some 9 years of active duty, I decided to join a Veterans organization in 75. I did feel unwelcome, but; that has changed. I recall the anti war hippies and their rants,rallies,hate, and their blame our troops BS on the college campus, while on bootstrap in 70-72 at UNO.I was still on active duty then.
The bottom line is- I recall a much nicer, more civilized, and more cooperative Congress in early 50 to even 70. Most of our elected officials were WWII vets with civil tongues. and; most had class, manners, and respect for each other.
Then came Kerry and Fonda peace BS, plus a few others, and; Congress and politics has never been the same. How do we expect kids to be respectful these days, when they hear the hate speech by our elected leaders directed at each other? It is both sides now. I do feel that Howard Dean is the master of hate. This divide and conquer is tearing this country apart, and; it is playing into the hands of our enemies.
It is like the same old VVAW is back to their dirty work again, and; they will use anyone to push their hate. Read "Stolen Valor." See who these wannabe/poser VVAW types really are.
If folks really care about our troops, please do not put this VVAW/Code Pink/Murtha/Kerry's crap on them. Our military is the reason people have the rights they have. They protect you 24/7/365 a year. The do it because they love this country. Unfortunately, we have some sad men, who feel that nothing is worth fighting for and nothing is worth dying for. They should hang their heads in shame.
DO NOT BREAK THE HEARTS OF OUR MILITARY AGAIN.
I saved this.Thanks.Welcome home.
Welcome home to you too. I see our tours overlapped. June 69 to Jan 1 71.
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