The Army is, this minute, announcing that it will need to maintain current troop levels in Iraq (15 Brigades) through 2010.
Earlier, the Republican congress has voted to prevent payment of $1500 bonuses to troops serving in Iraq and to cut $10-billion from veteran's health care over the next five years.
I guess for the republicans flag waving and yellow ribbons on SUVs are sufficient support for our troops and their families.
What a crock! It's 3-card Monte on a national scale. But, since most of those troops are from working class and minority families, the best America can offer is handwringing, "special prayers", crocodile tears and yellow ribbons.
In this instance it is appropriate that the color yellow also symbolizes cowardice.
Earlier, the Republican congress has voted to prevent payment of $1500 bonuses to troops serving in Iraq and to cut $10-billion from veteran's health care over the next five years.
I guess for the republicans flag waving and yellow ribbons on SUVs are sufficient support for our troops and their families.
What a crock! It's 3-card Monte on a national scale. But, since most of those troops are from working class and minority families, the best America can offer is handwringing, "special prayers", crocodile tears and yellow ribbons.
In this instance it is appropriate that the color yellow also symbolizes cowardice.
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