VA Reform Bill Talks Stall
Remember All that flag waving magnetic bumper sticker 'Poser Patriotism' only a few weeks back, well when it comes to Veterans' DeJa-Vu all over again, and again, and................:Gen Shinseki, with...
View ArticleAmerica Closing Book on 2 Wars - DeJa-Vu
Neither yet paid for, after so quickly abandoning the missions and those sent to accomplish after 9/11, with flag waving, Poser Patriotic, cheers from some 70%plus!!That's how America floats it's boat,...
View ArticleWhy Veterans' Administration Claims Exploded
President Obama 26 August 2014Fact:"This is not just a job of government. It’s not just a job of the veterans’ organizations. Every American needs to join us in taking care of those who've taken care...
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# 1 Many Liberals Don't Like the Idea of Battle, But the Alternative in...
(This article is the first in a series, titled "Press the Battle," whose purpose is to get our national conversation to focus on the central realities of the crisis in today's America.)In America...
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Sunday's Dedication: "for millions of disabled veterans it's not over"
Fact:“We are dealing with veterans, not procedures—with their problems, not ours.”—General Omar Bradley, First Administrator of the Veterans AdministrationHonoring America's disabled veterans"To care...
View ArticleThe Ones You Didn't Hear: Jephthah's Bargain
(Cross-posted from The Ones You Didn't Hear in Sunday School)There have been times where I needed to make a decision about something, and so I would sort of leave things to fate. If such-and-such...
View ArticleSome Thoughts From Omaha Beach
Part of a series I've been doing on my travels in Europe.ON THE MORNING of our last full day in France, we took an intercity train from Paris out to Normandy. For this journey, we were not on the TGV,...
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VA Nurse: "Putting Someone Else in His Shoes"
Within the, people served responsibility not upheld, Veterans Administration Agency and it's Dedicated Staff!!Nurse at Salisbury VA hospital gives veteran the shoes off his feetJan. 27, 2015 - One...
View ArticleI am the High Priest of Zeus
I am a statistician and TeXnician, but in my copious free time, I also hold the local High Priest of Zeus (tm) franchise.As the High Priest, I have several responsibilities. These are extensively...
View Article"opposed to war because of its lasting physical and mental toll on America’s...
DeJa-Vu:“With no shared sacrifices being asked of civilians after Sept. 11", Decades and War From,All Over Again!!Bernie Sanders Had A Great Response To War Hawks"I’ve talked to too many people who...
View ArticleWitch Hazel Pinned
Our path, weeds on bogwater pools. No footfall sure, no hard path. Where the way is not trusted destination is never definite.Flesh is preserved in dark water closing over bog men's troubles. Witch...
View ArticleCanadian Veteran's 'Anyone But Conservative (ABC)' WIN!!
Trudeau, Canada's Liberal Party end Harper's nearly 10-year ruleGiving not only their Executive Branch the Victory to carry out what's needed, as across the border the Obama Executive Branch and it's...
View ArticleThe lasting impact of war
As a newspaper reporter, I interviewed hundreds, if not thousands of people. Some of the ones who stand out most in my mind were veterans and family members.Two -- one a veteran and one the sister of a...
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FOX Speak 'war on christmas' Arrives Again, Attacking the VA, Again
Ahhhhh, Tis the, much more then 'christian{?}', Season, 'Happy Holidays!'Recent reports claim VA is blocking holiday celebrations. They do not!Religious Exercise and Expression in VA FacilitiesAs much...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Sacrifice
If we are followers of Jesus, are we willing to emulate our Lord at the expense of our very well-being, our health? We know of Christians who are persecuted daily in far flung lands. Our faith reminds...
View Article3/18/16 ~ Today's TILT! (THINGS I LEARNED TODAY)
March is Women's History MonthToday is Awkward Moments DayForgive Mom and Dad DayGoddess of Fertility DayNational Biodiesel DayNational Lacy Oatmeal Cookie DayNational Preschool Teachers Appreciation...
View ArticleSacrifice
Having recently returned from Italy, where images of sacrifice surrounded me, I find myself contemplating sacrifice and suffering. In the midst of co-leading a pilgrimage, I saw everywhere biblical...
View ArticleThis Memorial Day AND Trump is anything but Patriotic.
Men and Women have served on foreign shores and died when the Country called upon their service. Men and Women are still dying for the sacrifices made in combat and exposures to chemical toxins and...
View ArticleForgive Me, This One More Memorial Day Blog
Let me first thank the thousands of veterans who—either voluntarily or by draft—have done what I have not, laid their lives on the line because the government asked them to. You do this for love of...
View ArticleTrump Sacrifice
Trump told you the truth. You just didn’t listen.“I think I’ve made a lot of sacrifices. I work very, very hard. I’ve created thousands and thousands of jobs, tens of thousands of jobs, built great...
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