Category Archives: All about Veterans

WE LOVE VETS…BUT

Posted on July 1, 2012 by asknod

This is in the same vein as Mineral Wells, Texas. Everyone is tripping over themselves to tie the Yellow Ribbon ’round the old oak tree until they find it growing in their front yard. Then its NIMFY time. It’s time … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S IN THE WATER IN MINERAL WELLS?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by asknod

We always consider Texas to be the bedrock of the nation where patriotism and love of America resides. They can’t be all bad. They fought with the South. So what do you figure is up down there in Mineral Wells? I … Continue reading →

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HARDSHIP CLAIMS

Posted on June 29, 2012 by asknod

One would think that the vA would have a soft spot for those Veterans who are so horribly disadvantaged that they find themselves financially or medically strapped to meet their obligations. When they succumb to lack of funds and are forced to … Continue reading →

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE DOCTORS GONE?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by asknod

Ever wonder where that reprobate excuse for a doctor disappeared to after he amputated the wrong leg off your uncle? How about the doctor who 86d the appendix when he should have been looking over to the right at the … Continue reading →

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VA: Fixing Fiduciary problems too costly

Posted on June 27, 2012 by joeaveragevet

No, I didn’t  make this stuff up.    When congress wanted to know why the VA does not have more oversight on things like convicts and gamblers having control over Veterans finances, ultimately stealing their money, the VA responded they … Continue reading →

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SLEEPLESS IN PUEBLO

Posted on June 23, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy sent me this today and it burns me up for any number of reasons. We live in the greatest country on the planet and we cannot provide for our own. We ship boatloads of money overseas to Muslim … Continue reading →

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VARO CORRUPTION AGAIN

Posted on June 20, 2012 by asknod

What should my wondering eyes set upon in this morning’s fishwrap? Why, yet another diatribe about vA personnel scamming the system. Times are hard in this new economic dilemma we find ourselves in. Apparently it is breeding a new paradigm among … Continue reading →

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APPEALS IN DENVER

Posted on June 18, 2012 by asknod

This from member Randy who has had it with the BS  mile-high DenRO is serving up. He’s taking off the gloves and pushing print. I don’t blame him. Seems that Rocky Mountain High buzz is wearing off and 10% for … Continue reading →

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Congress to VA: Reduce the Backlog or else!!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by joeaveragevet

There must be an election coming up! Congress passes bill requiring VA to reduce backlog of disability claims. HR 5854 The Bay Citizen By Andy Wright Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill requiring the Department of … Continue reading →

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THE BATTLE OF ATHENS, TENN.–1946

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Sent in by member Bob. Something I certainly didn’t know. I’m sure everyone in Tennessee is aware of it, but I wasn’t and I only lived a whoop and a holler over the Appalachians in Virginia for most of my … Continue reading →

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