Category Archives: All about Veterans

Footlocker 8

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This was manufactured one year after my birth for the Korean War. There was tons of it left over, apparently. Enough for another war! The government, never one to waste anything, probably paid 6 times what it cost to make … Continue reading →

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FED CIR–CHANDLER v.SHINSEKI

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This decision has absolutely no bearing on HCV jurisprudence. I simply attach it here for the sole purpose of showing the readership what we have in store for us soon. At the top of the decision is the list of … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Posted on April 14, 2012 by asknod

I’m sure you’re all familiar with that instructional bit of wisdom. Now supplant VASEC (the VA Secretary) as the young boy and VA’s interminable backlog as the putative wolf.  Our “boy” keeps  crying that the backlog will subside like the … Continue reading →

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Vote With Your Wallet.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This came in today. I knew about the Salvation Army gig. but was unaware of the rest of the story. Fortunately, there are other sundries stores that are far more receptive to all walks of life and not the almighty … Continue reading →

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BRAINWASHING-VA STYLE

Posted on April 12, 2012 by asknod

I read this this morning and blew coffee through my nose. Then I read through the comments. Nine comments document what I write about to a T and every tenth one looks like it was ghost-written by a VA employee.  The comments … Continue reading →

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ONCE UPON A TIME

Posted on April 10, 2012 by asknod

Once upon a time at a little cottage on Vermont Ave. NW, there lived a VASEC who told some of the biggest whoppers for miles around. He had more stories about how the VA was going to get better- just … Continue reading →

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GULF WAR POSTER CHILD

Posted on April 7, 2012 by asknod

It’s the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the freedom of the press. It’s the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It’s the Soldier, not the politicians That ensures our right to … Continue reading →

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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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