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HAGEL NIXES MEDAL BUT WHY DID HE HAVE TO?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by asknod

As some know by now, Chuck “2P” (two Purple Hearts) Hagel has just revoked the Drone Service Medal, that being the one recently being of higher merit that a Bronze Star with “V” device for Valor or even a Purple … Continue reading →

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SESAME STREET–COUNT THE GREENHOUSES

Posted on April 16, 2013 by asknod

Like a surreal movie, the VA loves to take us on a tour of what isn’t when we file for benefits. This straw man argument creates a false precept and then proceeds to lead the viewer further and further away … Continue reading →

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FACEMEDIA HOTSHEET

Posted on April 15, 2013 by asknod

This just in for immediate distribution. North Korean IT gurus, after searching for hours, finally located the “unfriend” button  on their Facepage. South Korea is shocked. Shocked, I say. They are preparing an announcement for later today.

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LES SCHWAB TIRES

Posted on April 14, 2013 by asknod

Two stories in one. Both true. I buy all my tires for my vehicles from Les Schwab’s outfit. They have a few commercials on TV that show great compassion for the consumer and best of all, they replace your tires (prorated for … Continue reading →

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CAVC–DISSSSSMISSSSED!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by asknod

Bad idea, Norman.   IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS NORMAN R. LINDO ) ) Apellant, ) ) v. ) Vet. App. No. 12-1832 ) ERIC K. SHINSEKI ) ) Appellee. ) PRELIMINARY REBUTTAL RECORD Pursuant … Continue reading →

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LET THEM EAT MREs

Posted on April 13, 2013 by asknod

MREs. Meals, Ready to Eat. Three lies in one phrase. Better than C-rations. Way better than K rations. A vast improvement over 18th century fare aboard a ship with its attendant  scurvy. I was apprised this morning by Pen Lutt … Continue reading →

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TODAY’S FACEMOON

Posted on April 13, 2013 by asknod

Please, ladies and gentlemen. Think twice when you don your undergarments in the morning. Only you can prevent this visual hari-kiri. I have Trish Valleyly to thank for this on my socially mediated site. I could not bring myself to … Continue reading →

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NOW SERVING #37…#37?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by asknod

Arkhick50, one of our fellow members (and fellow Vietnam Veteran) claims another win. Having mastered the art of  “Win or Die”, it seems he has the Little Rock VARO teetering back on their heels. If you recall, he finally hit … Continue reading →

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HOW DO YOU FIX IT? MO’ MONEY, HONEY.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by asknod

Member Shawn emailed me this one. Priceless. How do you fix an intractable backlog that refuses to be tamed? Universal approval now with an audit later? No way, Jose. Mo’ money  for them suckers. About $27 billion more to be more precise. … Continue reading →

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GREEN vs. SHINSEKI–IT AIN’T ON “THE LIST”

Posted on April 12, 2013 by asknod

For years we Vietnam Vets have been spanked on different cancers that were not on the list of approved Agent Orange diseases [38 CFR § 3.309(e)]. You could come down with it but somehow it always wasn’t on the magic list. … Continue reading →

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