en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/631693 Comments by loner http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfapr10/nf042610-2.htm#IDComment70767013 When will they learn? Our troops cannot continue to be deployed over and over again and then be put back on the streets as if nothing is wrong. One combat experience changes one forever.If they want to fight a war,then reinstate the draft. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:39:50 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfapr10/nf042610-2.htm#IDComment70767013 http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfapr10/nf042310-7.htm#IDComment69873423 While this is good for our troops now serving and those post 9/11 vets,it is still creating an even more tiered system. They are still vets from WW11,Korea,and Vietnam that are disabled and depends on family members or some other care givers and this dosen't seem to cover them,only post 9/11 vets. All vets are equal and should be treated the same.No favors over one group of vets over another. If they can't treat all vets equal,then tare it down. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:49:06 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfapr10/nf042310-7.htm#IDComment69873423 http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfmar10/nf032410-1.htm#IDComment63959681 Dyno2, In general,the "red-neck" as you say,supports the vets and servicemen and ladies.If the raters,claims processors and decision makers at vba were rednecks,I think the vets would get a better and more accurate decision on their claims. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:32:29 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfmar10/nf032410-1.htm#IDComment63959681 http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfmar10/nf030510-4.htm#IDComment59996329 The members of the senate and congress get their raises each year automatially, If they were concerned about not being able to afford the $250.00,then maby they should vote to with-hold their raises next year,but God forbid this because they are not that patriotic,but are that greedy. Sat, 6 Mar 2010 05:36:44 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/10/nf10/nfmar10/nf030510-4.htm#IDComment59996329 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf123109-4.htm#IDComment49712924 In Montana,those who go to prison for sex crimes on children,have a very rough time.That is one crime even the prisoners have a hard time coming to terms with. He had best watch himself while taking his showers.He deserves it though. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:03:03 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf123109-4.htm#IDComment49712924 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf122809-1.htm#IDComment49494026 A crisp,smart salute to this young man. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:15:30 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf122809-1.htm#IDComment49494026 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121909-1.htm#IDComment48126967 TARE IT DOWN!!!! Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:15:51 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121909-1.htm#IDComment48126967 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121909-4.htm#IDComment48126722 I have stated this repeatedly and I am not a doctor.I can't count the times I've said that if you are going to fight a war,reinstate the draft. We just can't continue to send our men and women repeatedly into combat situations and expect them to be as they were before.Only once in a combat situation and they are changed,to a degree,forever. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:13:56 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121909-4.htm#IDComment48126722 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121509-1.htm#IDComment47198514 This is an outrage.If this is how well the government runs this health care system,just imagine how well they will do for a national gov. run health program. We are screwed. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:45:38 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121509-1.htm#IDComment47198514 http://vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121409-1.htm#IDComment47182402 I don't know about the rest of you guys,but ,I'm getting pretty damned PO'd with all this.Why is it always the Vietnam Vet?The VN Vet. lost the war,the VN Vet is dope heads,baby killers,lazy,plugging the system trying to bilk the gov.and the ONLY group of veterans to be divided by being a VN.Vet or a VN ERA Vet. Where will it all end? These idiots must think that all we did was play cards and drink beer. Well give them a 12 month vacation under the same circumstances with all the goodies we had to face,and see how they fare. Now we are getting blamed for clogging the system,and depriving the Vets of OIF and OEF.Sorry to say but if it weren't for the VN Vet,they would have very little benefits to receive. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:04:12 +0000 http://vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121409-1.htm#IDComment47182402 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121309-1.htm#IDComment47072723 Thanks Kurt, For many that didn't know how the VBA was "slicking "around and delibertly ignoring their responsibilities, maby this will bring new LIGHT to them. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:07:04 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121309-1.htm#IDComment47072723 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121109-1.htm#IDComment46836798 Yea,just look at how long it took Tanny Duckworth to bring forth all the changes she was goning to make. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:28:33 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121109-1.htm#IDComment46836798 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121109-1.htm#IDComment46727681 Well,this is another "Wait and See deals".He speaks pretty words,but is that all they are.Although I live in Montana,I feel like I'm from Missouri.SHOW ME first and then speak your pretty words. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:27:30 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf121109-1.htm#IDComment46727681 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120909-6.htm#IDComment46335839 Quiet frankly,why should those who served in TLC,or certain members of the Bluewater Navy be denied these plates.NVA certainly attacked bases in Thailand,and some members of Bluewater Navy provided close in support fire for the troops on the ground,and most likely save their butts. Why is it that the ones with "Boots on the ground" think they are the only ones to have seen or been in battle and think they are so much more special than others. It took a whole lot more than just these to fight the war.Look at the whole picture. Wed, 9 Dec 2009 03:21:02 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120909-6.htm#IDComment46335839 http://vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120709-3.htm#IDComment46125425 This government is affraid that if they admit their knowledge of AO,and still continued to use it,they will be subject to war crimes and have to accept responsibility,for their actions. Mon, 7 Dec 2009 05:47:40 +0000 http://vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120709-3.htm#IDComment46125425 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120709-2.htm#IDComment46124948 It's about time someone stood up and tell it like it is. I sure hope this was not a feel good speach,as others have done because of an election year coming up,and something may finaly get done. Mon, 7 Dec 2009 05:39:48 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120709-2.htm#IDComment46124948 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120309-4.htm#IDComment45628231 Fire them all and tare it down. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:35:52 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfdec09/nf120309-4.htm#IDComment45628231 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf112009-4.htm#IDComment44019705 Well it's another kick in the balls for all veterans,except for post 9/11/2001 vets.It is another step forward for a teired system.Already the gov. has suggested rationing certain types of medical care,and they haven't passed the health care bill yet.This will make it easier for them to push older Vets to the back and just let them die.It's sad to know our own government has turned it's back on the very ones that have gave so much, and many have lost much more,to defend and protect this country.It just about makes me sick. Good job you idiots in the congress and senate.I hope you can continue to sleep well. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:03:29 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf112009-4.htm#IDComment44019705 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf111909-4.htm#IDComment43887602 It may well indeed be a victory for all Veterans if we can get it through.There is no room for a teired system.All Vets should and must be given equal treatment. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:14:52 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf111909-4.htm#IDComment43887602 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf111809-1.htm#IDComment43810707 I say that the ones that take care of our wounded veterans deservers to and must be compensated for their work.As how to pay for it?,I'm all for cutting funds to the UN. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:42 +0000 http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfnov09/nf111809-1.htm#IDComment43810707