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Bush is Destroying OUR Military Ground Forces

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Bush is Destroying OUR Military Ground Forces

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Anyone who claims to care about our military can not support what George W. Bush has done to them. I just read the new TIME article about what Bush has done to our Army. Training has been cut short so the added troops could be rushed to Iraq. Equipment is not available or is not working properly. Units are being sent back after ONLY 9 Months and National Guard Units are being sent for a second tour.


The Bush budget does not contain enough money to operate the Army and the Army Chief of Staff was told to sell the need for more money to Congress. The cost to provide retention bonuses went from $180 Million in 2003 to $600 Million in 2006. There is no prospect to add the 65,000 increased Army strength that was finally approved. Wavers to include felony convictions have more then doubled!

From EVERY aspect, the Commander-in-Chief is destroying the Active Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve. He is doing the same thing to the U.S. Marines! If you support the troops you can not continue to support GWB.
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Reply #26 from JoeUser Forums Top
The GOP is the BIG National Defense advocate and they were in control of Congress.


If they were in control of the Congress why was it that the Democrats stopped so many bills and programs that the GOP wanted to pass? By the numbers yes they had the majority just like now the democrats have the majority but they can't seem to get anything passed. A simple majority is not enough to get things done unless you have the other side agree. If the democrats would not agree to an increase in troop levels then it won't get done, just like the stupid laws the ignorant democrats want to pass won't make it. It is called gridlock.
Reply #27 from JoeUser Forums Top
Paladin 77

Unless the Senate Filibusters which requires 60 votes to end, a simple majority is all that is needed if the President does not veto the bill. Thus the GOP could have increased the size of the military IF the President had requested that even with the slim GOP majority. The only reason the democrats are unable to pass the funding for the troops with the withdrawal dates is because Bush will veto the bill which requires a 2/3 majority in BOTH houses to override. If we had a democrat in the White House, the bill that passed Congress and is about to come out of conference committee with the required date to begin withdrawal from Iraq would become law. You, as usual, are FULL OF BS!!!!!

Look at the four attacks today that Killed at least 160 in Iraq today. YES we are surely winning this war! This war is lost and all we are doing is killing more of our brave troops by staying!
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Reply #28 from JoeUser Forums Top
Thus the GOP could have increased the size of the military IF the President had requested that even with the slim GOP majority


Our President threatened a veto and you cry. For years Senator Reed threatened a filibuster with every thing proposed that there was a chance of passing. The republicans being spineless never called his bluff instead they just dropped the subject each time the threat was made. It was in the papers each time but just enough coverage to say it was covered not enough to inform and enrage the people at their actions. You are still a political hack.
Reply #29 from JoeUser Forums Top
Paladin77

In places where Bush should have used his Veto on all the PORK the Congress passed when the GOP controlled it he signed EVERY BILL. When he should have used his VETO to stop the 12 Billion gift to BIG OIL he did not. Now he wants to use his veto to stop what the MAJORITY of Americans want as shown by the 2006 election. He also says he will veto the Stem Cell Bill that could help find cures for diseases and is also supported by the majority of both Congress and the American people. Bush is out of touch with the VAST MAJORITY of Americans on just about EVERYTHING! Most of the people on this Blog site support what the MINORITY in America want. That is clear from the postings that are made.
Reply #30 from JoeUser Forums Top
In places where Bush should have used his Veto on all the PORK the Congress passed when the GOP controlled it he signed EVERY BILL.


I love the hypocrisy you spout. In one sentence you say he should have vetoed the pork in the bill when the republicans were in the “majority” but now that democrats have the majority he should respect the majority and not veto the pork and the unconstitutional limits on the president’s power that is okay with you. You are a political hack! Which way do you want it or do you just want your party in power? The vast majority as you call it put Mr. Bush in office and you did not respect that majority but now he is supposed to respect the idiots that have a slim majority. Keep in your twisted little mind that Mr. Clinton won with a smaller margin of victory than Mr. Bush both times so don't hand that majority crap to me.
Reply #31 from JoeUser Forums Top
In places where Bush should have used his Veto on all the PORK the Congress passed when the GOP controlled it he signed EVERY BILL.


I love the hypocrisy you spout. In one sentence you say he should have vetoed the pork in the bill when the republicans were in the “majority” but now that democrats have the majority he should respect the majority and not veto the pork and the unconstitutional limits on the president’s power that is okay with you. You are a political hack! Which way do you want it or do you just want your party in power? The vast majority as you call it put Mr. Bush in office and you did not respect that majority but now he is supposed to respect the idiots that have a slim majority. Keep in your twisted little mind that Mr. Clinton won with a smaller margin of victory than Mr. Bush both times so don't hand that majority crap to me.


"Still" wrong, eh col?
Reply #32 from JoeUser Forums Top
drmiler

NO I am CORRECT. YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!
Reply #33 from JoeUser Forums Top
drmiler

NO I am CORRECT. YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!


No You are NOT CORRECT! You CAN'T refute any of Paladin77's replies.
Reply #34 from JoeUser Forums Top
No You are NOT CORRECT! You CAN'T refute any of Paladin77's replies.


Once in a while he makes a minor point but usually he can't answer what I write and usually ignores me and jumps on you because he can rant without saying anythiing. He is good at punching your buttons. Thanks for your support.
Reply #35 from JoeUser Forums Top
He is good at punching your buttons. Thanks for your support.


He punches my buttons because of his basic non-knowledge on most given subjects, his inability to even admit when he's wrong, etc, etc....
You're welcome by the way.
I guess he can't help being a moron. It must come naturally.
Reply #36 from JoeUser Forums Top
drmiler

NO I am CORRECT. YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!


Giving up on the arguement col? Wassa matta....you chicken?
Reply #37 from JoeUser Forums Top
drmiler

NO I am CORRECT. YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!


Giving up on the arguement col? Wassa matta....you chicken?
Reply #38 from JoeUser Forums Top
drmiler

NO I am CORRECT. YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT!


Giving up on the arguement col? Wassa matta....you chicken?