Though Patton may not enjoy the you tube included in this post. It is the evidence of the lying McCain at the VFW
where he actually tried to tell those gathered there for their convention he supports them. The youtube can be accessed on the link following the post.
John McCain Attempts Spin to VFW Audience
by: RockRichard
Mon Aug 18, 2008 at 15:56:41 PM EDT
As a political proposition, it would have much easier for me to have just signed on to what I considered flawed legislation. But the people of Arizona, and of all America, expect more from their representatives than that, and instead I sought a better bill. I'm proud to say that the result is a law that better serves our military, better serves military families, and better serves the interests of our country.
"Better bill", eh John? Funny you should say that in front of the VFW's national convention. This is what their deputy director for legislative affairs had to say about your "better bill":
The Graham-Burr-McCain plan is "very partisan and is seen as a way to convolute the GI bill, or to slow the Webb-Hagel proposal down.
McCain is taking a pretty large leap to say that he introduced "a better bill". Here is the skinny on McCain's version:
They aim to increase the $1,100 of education benefits per month for active duty service member to $1,500.
And the bi-partisan Webb-Hagel bill:
Under the bill, service members returning from Iraq or Afghanistan could earn up to 36 months of benefits, equivalent to four academic years, which would include payment of tuition, books and fees, as well as a $1,000 a month living stipend for those veterans whose military service qualifies them for the program.
You can decide for yourself which version is the "better bill". For what its worth, VFW endorsed the Webb-Hagel version and is even awarding Senator Webb a a gold medal and citation of merit for his work on Veterans' education benefits.
More on this in Ernie1812's diary.
http://www.vetvoice.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=09934E93E872474C3FB13A8015159CA5?diaryId=1782I also understand that though I may be just a lefty who watches Olberman. But guess what, isn't Ft Sill, in Oklahoma Patton's local stomping territory. Apparently, the medical facility there that serves the miltary, families and the wounded vets is loaded with mold and in as bad shape as Walter Reed. The former Mather AFB
in Sacramento, when it was a military facility was likewise, but they cleaned it up. Though I've not of late been
there as patient since when the base was closed it became a VA hospital and clinic, I hope it remains in good shape.
Ain't it wonderful how the "old warrior," a decorated vet himself, as a member of the Senate and a candidate for
CIC takes such good care of those vets and wounded he would like to continue to increase for a 100 years in Iraq?
