Obama, what has he done for you?? - Page 4

DanaC · 11-12-2014, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Sarge

Crap. I typed out a long response and outlined how the current administration had affected me personally. I posted it and the Cellar ate it!

Fuck. Hate when that happens!

Sheldonrs · 11-12-2014, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Sarge

Crap. I typed out a long response and outlined how the current administration had affected me personally. I posted it and the Cellar ate it!

I blame Obama.

Big Sarge · 11-12-2014, 07:05 PM

I do favor an overhaul of the VA and a general reduction in benefits. This is what I would like to see.

Elimination of the Post 9/11 education benefit. The Montgomery GI Bill and the Veteran's Re-education Program is more than sufficient.

No medical services for non-rated veterans. If you do not have a service connected disability, you are not covered.

Elimination of VA hospitals. Disabled veterans would receive a voucher that would enable them to have local care providers of their choice. Also the voucher would permit the use of local pharmacies.

I think you get the picture.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-12-2014, 07:31 PM

Single payer health coverage covers it.

Big Sarge · 11-12-2014, 10:42 PM

I think there are merits to the single payer health cover.

Griff · 11-13-2014, 05:54 AM

How difficult would it be to prove an injury was service related? I'm thinking of cancers that may or may not be related to Agent Orange or depleted uranium shells.

Spexxvet · 11-13-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

How difficult would it be to prove an injury was service related? I'm thinking of cancers that may or may not be related to Agent Orange or depleted uranium shells.

It took an acquaintance of mine about 30 years to get his diabetes recognized as being agent orange related.

Big Sarge · 11-14-2014, 01:10 AM

I'm dropping the Freedom Hills vernacular and the rabid quotes of the conspiracy theory groups. This is my attempt to explain why I am displeased by the current administration.

1. My income is app a third of what it was 4 years ago. I went through a horrible period of nothing at all until the Wounded Warrior Project and the office of Rep Nunnley intervened with the VA.

2. The cost of insurance for Addie more than doubled this year. I had to drop it. Can't afford it.

3. Under Bush, I received above average medical care, meds sent to me always on time, and a dedicated group of care givers. Under Obama I have waits up to 6 months for appointments, my meds are routinely late for up to 10 days, and I never see the same care provider. I haven't been able to see a dentist to fix missing crowns and broken teeth since 2010.

4. I have to seek permission to use my education benefits under Obama. I never have the same education benefit adviser when I call. Under Obama, I can't transfer my education benefits to my children. Bryanna was forced out of school when I could no longer pay her tuition.

5. I applied for Social Security benefits in 2012. I am still awaiting my hearing. I am frustrated by minority and special circumstance individuals being front loaded.

6. Race relations have plummeted. Obama has made statements that unnecessarily added to the turmoil. I live in a town where whites are a minority. I'm a member of the NAACP. It makes me sick when I hear our local chapter calling for the replacement of government officials based only on race.

7. The shortages of reloading components and ammunition was caused by the massive purchases of Homeland Security drying up the market. At one point, more ammo was purchased by Homeland Security than the Marines. Local law enforcement agencies had to halt firearms training because of the shortage. This may seem like nothing to you, but in my area hunting supplies a lot of meat for families during the winter. No ammo, no meat.

That's my feelings.

Big Sarge · 11-16-2014, 09:38 PM

Does anyone even attempt to understand my frustrations??

xoxoxoBruce · 11-16-2014, 09:42 PM

I think your frustrations stem not from what's happening, but being clueless as to the causes.

DanaC · 11-17-2014, 03:59 AM

Big Sarge · 11-17-2014, 06:23 AM

Dana - You have to resort to clips from a liberal comedy show based upon political farce to express your views?

Bruce - So if I was as "informed" as you, all my problems would disappear?

DanaC · 11-17-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Sarge

Dana - You have to resort to clips from a liberal comedy show based upon political farce to express your views?

No. I think I express my views often in here, on a number of issues, often at great length.

I saw that clip and thought of this thread.

Spexxvet · 11-17-2014, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Sarge

I'm dropping the Freedom Hills vernacular and the rabid quotes of the conspiracy theory groups. This is my attempt to explain why I am displeased by the current administration.
...
That's my feelings.

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I think your frustrations stem not from what's happening, but being clueless as to the causes.

Exactly, Bruce. Sarge, you have the internet. Google and find the facts. You'll find that it's the republicans who are trying to cut spending - on EVERYTHING. That includes Veterans benefits, and Medicatre/Social Security (which they'd like to eliminate entirely).

Sarge, how can you accuse Democrats of spending too much, and then accuse them of cutting spending.

GET THE FACTS, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR FINDINGS.

Spexxvet · 11-17-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Sarge

Dana - You have to resort to clips from a liberal comedy show based upon political farce to express your views?

Sarge, don't dismiss the message because of the messenger. Do you deny that the point is valid, regardless of the source?

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Originally Posted by Big Sarge

Bruce - So if I was as "informed" as you, all my problems would disappear?

No, Sarge - voting in a Democratic House, Senate, and POTUS will.

11-12-2014, 07:05 PM	#48
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	I do favor an overhaul of the VA and a general reduction in benefits. This is what I would like to see. Elimination of the Post 9/11 education benefit. The Montgomery GI Bill and the Veteran's Re-education Program is more than sufficient. No medical services for non-rated veterans. If you do not have a service connected disability, you are not covered. Elimination of VA hospitals. Disabled veterans would receive a voucher that would enable them to have local care providers of their choice. Also the voucher would permit the use of local pharmacies. I think you get the picture. __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

11-12-2014, 07:31 PM	#49
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Single payer health coverage covers it. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-12-2014, 10:42 PM	#50
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	I think there are merits to the single payer health cover. __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

11-13-2014, 05:54 AM	#51
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	How difficult would it be to prove an injury was service related? I'm thinking of cancers that may or may not be related to Agent Orange or depleted uranium shells. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-14-2014, 01:10 AM	#53
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	I'm dropping the Freedom Hills vernacular and the rabid quotes of the conspiracy theory groups. This is my attempt to explain why I am displeased by the current administration. 1. My income is app a third of what it was 4 years ago. I went through a horrible period of nothing at all until the Wounded Warrior Project and the office of Rep Nunnley intervened with the VA. 2. The cost of insurance for Addie more than doubled this year. I had to drop it. Can't afford it. 3. Under Bush, I received above average medical care, meds sent to me always on time, and a dedicated group of care givers. Under Obama I have waits up to 6 months for appointments, my meds are routinely late for up to 10 days, and I never see the same care provider. I haven't been able to see a dentist to fix missing crowns and broken teeth since 2010. 4. I have to seek permission to use my education benefits under Obama. I never have the same education benefit adviser when I call. Under Obama, I can't transfer my education benefits to my children. Bryanna was forced out of school when I could no longer pay her tuition. 5. I applied for Social Security benefits in 2012. I am still awaiting my hearing. I am frustrated by minority and special circumstance individuals being front loaded. 6. Race relations have plummeted. Obama has made statements that unnecessarily added to the turmoil. I live in a town where whites are a minority. I'm a member of the NAACP. It makes me sick when I hear our local chapter calling for the replacement of government officials based only on race. 7. The shortages of reloading components and ammunition was caused by the massive purchases of Homeland Security drying up the market. At one point, more ammo was purchased by Homeland Security than the Marines. Local law enforcement agencies had to halt firearms training because of the shortage. This may seem like nothing to you, but in my area hunting supplies a lot of meat for families during the winter. No ammo, no meat. That's my feelings. __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

11-16-2014, 09:38 PM	#54
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	Does anyone even attempt to understand my frustrations?? __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

11-16-2014, 09:42 PM	#55
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I think your frustrations stem not from what's happening, but being clueless as to the causes. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-17-2014, 06:23 AM	#57
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	Dana - You have to resort to clips from a liberal comedy show based upon political farce to express your views? Bruce - So if I was as "informed" as you, all my problems would disappear? __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

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