VA Holiday

...Or 'How the VA got a new boss and the truth came out.' While not A Dr. Phil fan, he did a show that was worth watching. According to the VA Watchdog website, Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, say that the VA lies to Congress. Col. David Hunt, Fox News analyst, talks of "criminal" activity and says someone should be doing a "perp walk." Tammy Duckworth, head of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, tells of her terrible experiences with the VA. and veterans tell heart-wrenching stories of trying to get the care they need and have earned.Also... you'll want to hear Dr. Phil explain why the VA canceled their appearance on the show.


Parts two through six can be viewed here at VA Watchdog's website. Hopefully the present of presence will come to the VA in the New Year.

Iraq Accountability Act

Stop calling it the "war-funding bill"!! It's not a war, it's an occupation. And it's not simply a funding bill, it's an attempt to lay down timetables for withdrawal and get the Americans in harm's way some needed equipment. Not to mention adding needed monies to the VA. Which part of 'an exit strategy is essential,' do the American people not get? It's time for the chimp to step up.