Monthly Archives: April 2012

Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions

Posted on April 3, 2012 by asknod

We have all come to know and love Stormin’ Norman Schwarzkopf. I read about this recently and was remiss in not posting it sooner. In an recent interview, General Norman Schwarzkopf was asked if he thought there was room for forgiveness … Continue reading →

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Who Speaks for the Tuna?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by asknod

There are many voices in America and the world. The SPCA, PAWS, The Sierra Club, Greenpeace and more. I could go on forever. There are specialized groups who advocate for Dolphins, Sea Turtles, HIV and people with six fingers. Until … Continue reading →

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Veterans And veterans

Posted on April 3, 2012 by asknod

Regardless what any of the readership might think, this is not a political statement. It is merely the compendium of pictures of our Presidents in uniform. It was sent to me by member Jim of the NW Patriot Riders. He … Continue reading →

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Posted on April 3, 2012 by asknod

The Wall, the sad truth A little history most people never knew. Interesting Veterans Statistics off the Vietnam Memorial Wall There are 58,267 names now listed on that polished black wall, including those added in 2010. The names are arranged … Continue reading →

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BVA–Shoenweiss v Shinseki (2011)

Posted on April 2, 2012 by asknod

This is one of those rare cases where you can see the CAVC ruling that started this ball rolling back to Dollar Drive for a judicial “adjustment”. We see many decisions headed up the ladder, but rarely see them descend … Continue reading →

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VAMC Bribery Case

Posted on April 2, 2012 by asknod

Alert member Loyal always gets the perfect wine for the dinner. And he seems rather adroit at finding juicy tidbits about our old Alma Mater-VA. This has to be one of the finer “No comments” I’ve seen from them. Tampering … Continue reading →

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More Paperwork= Speedier Claims Process?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by asknod

What have they been smoking down if Foggy Bottom? Since when did a new alphabet Cabinet level outfit like the VA ever speed anything up. This is the height of hypocrisy. Here’s a really good site and an interesting take on … Continue reading →

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White Plains Police 1–Vets 0

Posted on April 1, 2012 by asknod

This is disgusting and it happens too frequently. Cops sometimes get a disease when too many congregate in the same place. Dead Marine Vet

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Squidley’s RO Rating

Posted on April 1, 2012 by asknod

Now that Squidlyone has partially prevailed at the VARO without having to go to D.C., let’s take a peak under the curtain and see what’s up. As we all know, vA usually goes through the motions of telling you what … Continue reading →

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