OUTRAGE: Men and women that have given everything for this nation are literally being treated like human garbage by their own government

Why Does The U.S. Government Treat Military Veterans Like Human Garbage?

By Michael

The way that the U.S. government treats military veterans is absolutely disgraceful.  Men and women that have given everything for this nation are literally being treated like human garbage by their own government.  After watching how vets are treated, it is absolutely amazing that anyone is still volunteering to be a part of the military.  We pay those in the military [...]

Sacrifice: In 2011 congress cut $75 million in homeless veteran benefits, but promised $27.4 million for NASCAR sponsorships

My eyes always cringe at the sight of a homeless veteran. As I know the pains of war firsthand, it breaks my heart to see that people who have sacrificed so much for my freedom are suffering to such a degree. But it’s comforting to know that groups like the American Legion Homeless Veterans Housing Project in Jewett City, Conn., have been renovating old buildings and turning them into shelters [...]

Ryan’s budget is a joke:

I. IT ACTUALLY INCREASES THE DEFICIT OVER DOING NOTHING. According to the CBO, by 2022 Ryan’s budget will increase the deficit to 70% of GDP. On the other hand, doingnothing would increase the Deficit to 67% of GPD.

II. THE COST OF HEALTH CARE FOR SENIORS WOULD RISE BY 2.7 TIMES. Under current Medicare 25% of the cost of health care is paid for by Seniors. According to the CBO, Under [...]

A Few Facts to Keep in Mind – Tea Party did not win

A relatively small cut in the rate of future increases in spending is not a  victory for the tea party or anyone. To keep spending at the current level  is nota true reduction. A freeze on spending to the current level would mean (in Washington speak) a cut of over 9 trillion over the next 10 years:

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“A Few Facts to Keep in Mind

The most important thing [...]