Think Progress crunched the numbers and the results are exactly what we expected. They love war but hate the troops and veterans. Republicans in Congress are wasting more tax payers dollars on yet another Benghazi investigation, than what is appropriated for veterans care. The House could spend up to $3.3 million in taxpayer dollars over… Continue reading Republicans Spending More on Another Benghazi Investigation Than on Veterans
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THE REPUBLICAN SCUM FILES: HOW THEY HATE OUR TROOPS
By Mike Caccioppoli As seen on America The Not So Beautiful When it comes to either supporting our troops or hating Obama the Republicans overwhelmingly choose the latter. Oh boy do they ever. The party who loves jingoistic phrases and loud macho alpha chest beating just couldn’t wait to bash the soldier that our President… Continue reading THE REPUBLICAN SCUM FILES: HOW THEY HATE OUR TROOPS
President Obama Spends Christmas With the Troops
President Obama engaged Wednesday in what has become his Christmas Day tradition, visiting with troops at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Obama spoke to and took pictures with nearly 600 service members and their families who had gathered at the base’s chow hall. “Michelle and I know that we would not enjoy the freedoms we do… Continue reading President Obama Spends Christmas With the Troops
Finally. The War In Iraq Officially Ends Today
Another promise kept, as Republicans continue chastising the president for following through on his word to end the unpopular war. “After nearly nine years of war, tens of thousands of casualties –including 4,500 dead — and more than $800 billion spent, the U.S. military on Thursday formally ended its mission in Iraq and prepared to… Continue reading Finally. The War In Iraq Officially Ends Today
What Is President Obama Thankful For?
In his weekly address, President Obama wished the American people a Happy Thanksgiving, and he took some time to send a special Thanksgiving wish to the men and women serving our country oversees. We’re especially grateful for the men and women who defend our country overseas. To all the service members eating Thanksgiving dinner far… Continue reading What Is President Obama Thankful For?
They’ve Seen The Light. Republicans Now Agree With President
They’re finally beginning to wake up. Republicans are finally realizing that a never-ending war in Iraq will take us further off the path to peace and economic prosperity for America. Last week, we brought you a Gallop poll that found only 43% of Republicans agreed with the President’s decision to bring all our troops home.… Continue reading They’ve Seen The Light. Republicans Now Agree With President
Americans Overwhelmingly Agree With the President On Iraq
On October 21st, President Obama announced that all military personnel in Iraq will be home for the Christmas holidays, officially bringing an end to the war and reflecting the wishes of the American people. A new Gallop poll conducted on October 29th and 30th, shows that 75% of Americans agree with the President’s decision. Independents… Continue reading Americans Overwhelmingly Agree With the President On Iraq
For President Obama, Another Promise Kept
Bringing the troops home. It was a promise Barack Obama made while campaigning for President, and now, less than three years into his first term, President Obama is keeping yet another promise. He made it official today by announcing that all American troops remaining in Iraq will be home for the holidays. He thanked them for… Continue reading For President Obama, Another Promise Kept
Mike Mullen Cannot Guarantee Soldiers Pay If Republican Block Party Wins
Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US military’s Joint Chiefs of Staff told our troops in Afghanistan that if the stalemate in Washington is not resolved before the August 2nd deadline, then he cannot guarantee they will continue getting their paychecks. “I’d like to give you a better answer than that right now, I just honestly don’t… Continue reading Mike Mullen Cannot Guarantee Soldiers Pay If Republican Block Party Wins