Support for the Troops

PTSD Help

Reservist fighting his fifth war call-up

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Steve wrote:

PTSD Help

Army says Iraq vet who went AWOL for PTSD treatment won't be court-martialed

source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/nation/200...

"This is how BushCo shows their love for the troops. This is how the GOP supports the troops."

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/7/17/1...

" In a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates late last month, two U.S. senators said the delays cost the lives of an estimated “621 to 742 Americans” who would have survived explosions had they been in MRAPs, rather than Humvees."

source: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/07/gns_mra...

" Unfortunately, President Bush has destroyed the armed forces of the United States, and the military's completely overextended.... We can't maintain these force levels."

source: http://rawstory.com/news/2007/VoteVets_Presid...

Steve wrote:

" In a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates late last month, two U.S. senators said the delays cost the lives of an estimated “621 to 742 Americans” who would have survived explosions had they been in MRAPs, rather than Humvees."
source: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/07/gns_mra...

Q: How many soldiers from Texas and Brownwood could/would have been saved ? How many Brownwood soldiers are riding in Humvees instead of MRAPs ? Why are the Brownwood Republicans mute on this topic ?

Has anyone else noticed how quiet the Brownwood Republicans are on the Pat Tillman story ? You'd think with Brownwood being such a Football and Support the Troops Town that this story would be front and center on Brownwood's Talk Radio airwaves of KXYL 96.9FM.
Guess you'd be wrong !

http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/gallagher...

I'd be surprised to hear this on Brownwood's "Unfair and Unbalanced" Republican Talk Radio:

" Mr. President:

On behalf of the veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and those troops still in theater, I implore you to reconsider your decision to invoke claims of executive privilege in refusing to share vital documents regarding the death of Corporal Pat Tillman with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

As you know, this week the Associated Press obtained the medical examiner's finding at the time of his death that Corporal Tillman's fatal wounds seemed to indicate shots fired from ten yards away, or less. The doctors who examined Corporal Tillman urged a criminal investigation into his death be opened at that time, and were refused. Since that time, the Department of Defense has put forth two explanations for the death of Corporal Tillman, the first of which was proven false, and a second which now seems to have been proven to be a lie, as well. In both cases, the White House has actively pushed these false findings to the public.

Your administration has faithfully shared a number of documents with the committee, but has withheld a number of requested documents under the specious argument that sharing the documents would violate confidentiality among you and your staff. For instance, the Committee has requested a number of communications between senior administration officials and the Pentagon, which may offer important details into the death of Corporal Tillman, and if there was an attempt to cover them up, by some in the Executive Branch.

Respectfully, Sir, when it comes to outright lies conveyed to the public about the death of a soldier - especially one like Corporal Tillman whose service was used as a recruiting poster for the military - there is nothing which cannot be shared with the Legislative Branch or the people.

Confidence in the institution of the military from those within is at stake, the longer you withhold information. The longer questions remain about the death of Corporal Tillman and possible White House involvement in an ensuing cover-up, the more our troops will question whether this government will properly honor their sacrifice and let their families know the truth, if they are killed in action. It is simply impossible for the military to function, if those in its ranks do not have full faith in our leadership up the chain of command, all the way to Washington.

Additionally, by letting questions fester regarding the death of Corporal Tillman, you are placing an undue burden on our recruiters, at a time when our Army and Marine Corps can ill-afford more of a drop off in recruiting. Our military depends on being able to visit homes and gaining the trust of mothers and fathers to allow their 18-year old son or daughter to wear the uniform. What mother would allow her son or daughter to serve a nation she feels will not honor her child's service?

Finally, as Commander in Chief, you owe the complete and total truth to Corporal Tillman's mother, Mary Tillman. It is the duty of any officer to write to the families of those under us who were killed, and tell them the entire truth regarding their love one's death. To lie about any details or withhold any information would not just cause unjust pain to the survivors, but is to dishonor the fallen. As our nation's top commander, it is your duty to Pat Tillman and his family to release all materials related to his death.

For the good of our military, our troops, the Tillmans, and our nation, I respectfully call on you to comply with all past and future requests of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the matter of the death of Corporal Tillman.

Respectfully, "

source: http://www.democracyinaction.com/dia/organiza...

Q: Do the Republican Women of Brownwood and Brown County agree with the following comment (see below) from their fellow Republican Women in Kerr County ? Would this apply to hosting Mary Tillman in Brownwood over the airwaves of KXYL 96.9FM ? I agree with Janet !

“We need to hear all the sides,” Janet Maltman

source of quote:
He’s on air...
By Gerard MacCrossan
The Daily Times
Published November 1, 2006
Dailytimes.com

" It's terribly unfortunate to use the death of an American soldier for your own partisan political gain. "

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Iraq_vet_Absolu...

"The President of the United States is holding our Soldiers hostage to his ego." - Major Gen. Paul Eaton added

"The President vetoed our troops and the American people. His stubborn commitment to a failed strategy in Iraq is incomprehensible." - Major General John Batiste

"US Can't Win Iraq War Because Most Iraqis Oppose US Troops" - Lt. General Robert Gard

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

Frustrated veterans lash out at VA care

Web Posted: 08/05/2007 11:07 PM CDT

Tracy Idell Hamilton
Express-News

Angry veterans shouted down U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez as he tried to bring order to a forum for veterans held downtown Sunday.
"We know, we understand, how crucial this issue is," the San Antonio congressman tried to tell an overflow crowd of veterans who had been invited to ask questions and share experiences with U.S. Rep. Bob Filner D-Calif., chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, along with Rodriguez and two other Democratic congressmen from Texas.

But Rodriguez was drowned out and ultimately gave the floor to Jack E. Long, one of several vets who heckled the moderator as she tried to read e-mail questions that had been sent to the congressmen in advance.

"Don't try to talk over me!" Long yelled to Rodriguez as he clutched his wife's hand. "I've had PTSD for years, and I've been turned away from the VA five times! I served my country for 44 years!"

Veterans and their families around him cheered and clapped. Then they set about telling the congressmen that a nation that claims to support its troops hasn't done well by them since they served; many of them said they've had to deal with PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Hancock Darrell refused to sit until he, too, could tell his story.

"I've had PTSD for 24 years," Darrell shouted. "I've been diagnosed five times. But what does the VA say?'We need more information.' And they turn me down again."

read entire report here: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/storie...

Question, I wonder why Brownwood's Republican Leaders are not holding the same type of "open forum" meetings on Veteran PTSD issues as their peers are doing in South Texas ? Kudos to the Democrats for doing so.

" Video Surfaces of Cheney, in 1994, Warning That An Invasion of Iraq Would Lead to 'Quagmire' "

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whats the matter steve, are u losing with your unfair and unbalanced attacks on the other forums that you had to start another left wing attack on our military while saying that you
"support the troops". This is such out in far left field style thinking, i am surprised you even put this feces up. Don't you know you can't say that you support the troops but you are against the war, its like claiming that you are a christian but your pro choice. You are revealing yourself as more unbalanced everyday. Get help

" You can support the troops but not the president. "--Rep Tom Delay (R-TX)

source: http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.theyoungtu...

Steve wrote:

" You can support the troops but not the president. "--Rep Tom Delay (R-TX)
source: http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.theyoungtu...

oh my god, this is the best one yet, quoting Tom Delay. Your not supporting the troops while bashing bush, your bashing the military and the fact that they are in Iraq, I wish you would get your own facts straight

Steve wrote:

" You can support the troops but not the president. "--Rep Tom Delay (R-TX)
source: http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.theyoungtu...

The facts of the statement stand !

Steve wrote:

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The facts of the statement stand !

Not when the source of the statement has no credibility even within his own party!

truth beknown wrote:

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Not when the source of the statement has no credibility even within his own party!

You speak for the Republican Party ?