Indignities Endured by U.S. Military:

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How the Bush Cartel Disrespects and Short Sheets Our Soldiers
A BUZZFLASH NEWS ANALYSIS
January 29, 2004

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Considering that the Bush administration had been planning an invasion of Iraq for some time, with or without the support of the United Nations and with or without just cause, the conditions under which the U.S. military has endured are nothing short of abhorrent.

From ill-fitting uniforms to non-working equipment, young men and women from across the country, many of whom joined the military with dreams of college and a steady future, have been shortchanged by a government that pressed for war without full regard of the costs.

After being sent to do battle in Iraq , some have had to battle their own government for promised pay and benefits. They have been lied to regarding the length of stay in Iraq , and they've been forced to buy their own tickets home when offered two-week leave. Frightened parents have purchased basic protective gear for their sons and daughters that the military did not provide. And fears of another wave of mysterious illnesses for which no protection is known have already been ignited.

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If there ever was any doubt that President Bush and the Republican-led Congress have failed to offer support to U.S. troops sent to fight an unnecessary and costly war, this compendium of excerpts from news stories, editorials and speeches makes the case. This list will be updated periodically, and we welcome your suggestions.

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