Which Senator Put a Hold on Veterans Benefits Bill?A routine bill for a cost-of-living increase for military veterans and surviving spouses just got delayed for months because of a secret hold by an unidentified Senate Republican.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/09/27/which-senator-put-a-hold-on-veterans-benefits-bill.html
This is why any time The Gadfly hears a Republican waxing ruefully about their "beloved" troops he just instinctively shove his middle finger down his throat and force gags himself into a dry vomiting fit of laughter.
Let's be honest here. It is hardly a secret that the troops are nothing more than campaign ad props for Republican politicians and the Tea Party jagoffs.
And this is not the first time that a Republican has blocked legislation aimed at bettering the quality of life of troops here on the home front:
http://www.disabledveterans.org/2011/04/16/republicans-seek-to-cut-1-3-million-veterans/
So to my Republican friends - what are you doing to tell this GOP Senator to identify themselves and asking them why they are holding up a generic, bipartisan bill which will enhance the quality of life of our troops who are time and time again putting their lives on the line for our freedom around the world?
And also ask yourself - why is it always right wing Republicans fucking over our troops this way? You never hear of any liberals/progressives doing this kind of shit.
----TFG
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