Why does this administration hate Veterans? - Page 3

BCPVP · #21 04-14-2005, 07:35 PM

This already may be the case. According to the Budget Authority, DoD spending dropped quite a bit, while VA has always gone up. While there is definitely some fat we can cut, I don't think it's a great idea to start cutting the Defense budget while we've got men in Iraq.

I don't understand your lust for slashing the DoD budget.

Dead · #22 04-14-2005, 07:46 PM

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I don't understand your lust for slashing the DoD budget.

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Because so much of it goes to weapons systems we don't need, new planes that we don't need, etc.

BCPVP · #23 04-14-2005, 08:29 PM

I'd rather have them and not need them than need them and not have them.

tolbiny · #24 04-14-2005, 08:57 PM

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I'd rather have them and not need them than need them and not have them.

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But these aren't the only two options.

BCPVP · #25 04-14-2005, 09:05 PM

Perhaps, but seeing as defense is one of the main reasons we have a gov't, I'd rather we spent money on that than on some of the things we spend it on.

wacki · #26 04-14-2005, 09:15 PM

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I hope you don't mind if I add this video in to the thread.

It proves that Bush doesn't give a [censored] about veterans:

bush hates veterans

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I'm trying to think of a word but I can't remember what it is. It's something having to do with no real/misleading information and plays on emotions. Kind of like a demagogue. Can someone help me out?

Dead, why do you even watch this [censored]?

Dead · #27 04-14-2005, 09:22 PM

I doubt you even paid attention to the video then.

There are real facts in there. Google the facts stated in the video. It's all true.

Do u have a problem with mah beliefs? [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Felix_Nietsche · #28 04-15-2005, 03:04 AM

..........the majority of Active duty and ex-military vote republican.
I guess that shows how much they care about these silly talking points that the Bush43 haters dream up............

It is time for the Democratic party to leave the land of make believe and realize that their problems are in the mirror.

Start that 12 step program quickly!

wacki · #29 04-15-2005, 03:25 AM

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I doubt you even paid attention to the video then.

There are real facts in there. Google the facts stated in the video. It's all true.

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Sorry that's not my job. If you make the claim, you need to provide a link to a respectable news source. Also, I think BCPVP provided a good counter to that video.

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Do u have a problem with mah beliefs? [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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What is the point of the short hand/impersonation? If you are trying to annoy me, you're failing miserably.

MtSmalls · #30 04-15-2005, 06:20 PM

Fact Check (aside from not being the most accurate source) uses gross budget numbers in all of its sources. It is possible, and in this era, highly likely, that you can spend MORE gross dollars on the VA program, year over year, and give FEWER BENEFITS to the veterans who have earned them. That is if Medical costs increase 10% (not a terrible assumption) and VA enrollment goes up 18% (as quoted by FC) does an annual 8.5% increase in funds cover everything that it used to 3 years ago??

Dont think so