Monthly Archives: May 2012

Footlocker Beginnings.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by asknod

Back in the beginning when I arrived in SEA, I saw the need for a weapon up country that actually worked as advertised. The .45 ACPs could do this but, as with all semi-autos, they became a casualty of red … Continue reading →

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ILP– What about the Greenhouse?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by asknod

Into everyone’s life a little rain must fall. My VRE case worker and I-he who granted me the computer-had a meet and greet this morning. He declined my offer of coffee laced with hemlock. He quickly started circling the wagons … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters Online: Are we buying the vA excuses?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Most of us have seen the show “Mythbusters”, where two rather skilled mechanics perform some stunts to decide if a particular situation, often in movie stunts, were “real” or fake. Well, Im not taking over their show, but there are … Continue reading →

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Jesus In Retrospect

Posted on May 13, 2012 by asknod

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black: 1. He called everyone brother 2. He liked Gospel 3. He didn’t get a fair trial But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish: 1. He went … Continue reading →

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Terry W. Lindsey-Milestones

Posted on May 13, 2012 by asknod

Another Vietnam Veteran bites the dust at 58 years old. Pretty soon we’ll all be gone and the  vA can declare jetguns the cause of HCV. Rest in Peace Terry. A grateful nation of Vets salutes you and mourns your … Continue reading →

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To DRO Or Not To DRO

Posted on May 13, 2012 by joeaveragevet

There are as many viewpoints on DROs as there are Veterans.   Many of us, according to the GAO, are not “fully informed” of our choices: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11812.pdf When a Veteran gets a RO decision and decides to appeal the decision, … Continue reading →

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VA–Claim Delays And Mistakes

Posted on May 12, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Congress has “still another meeting” to “fix” VA mistakes and delays. http://vetlawyers.com/vetblog/index.php/2012/05/congresswoman-meets-with-veterans-over-va-claim-delays-and-mistakes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=F So, how does the VA fix its mistakes? A few times in my life I have “called” my wife (or kids) and asked them to do me a … Continue reading →

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BVA–Bare Conclusory Statements

Posted on May 12, 2012 by asknod

From the  Honorable Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman RO in Atlanta (ATRO) In what United States judicial forum is it permissible to make broad, sweeping conclusions with nary a supporting argument to buttress the statement? Correct, Padewans. None. Well, “not exactly” as … Continue reading →

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A WOMAN SCORNED

Posted on May 11, 2012 by asknod

Did you ever have to finally decide? Say yes to one and let the other walk by Its not often easy and not often kind Did you ever have to make up your mind? (Lovin’ Spoonful) She could have paid … Continue reading →

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Military Humor

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

This is what a majority of us thought but could never voice during our time in service. I want one.

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