Ok,I'm begging again for comments on my LTTE RE Obama/Biden

[w8liftinglady]

I need it on the front page...and when you read the most recent comment ,you'll see why(Thank to the DUers who already have sent their comments)please rate it at the site,and write your own comment at the bottom of the page.
http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2008/08/29/opinion/doc48b5be7cbf97c284331961.txt#blogcomments

Letter: On VP selection
Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:34 PM CDT
To the Editor,

As a vocal advocate for veterans’ issues, I was delighted to hear that Barack Obama chose Joe Biden as his running mate.With these men at the helm, we will have two of the biggest proponents for veterans’ care in the nation.

Sen. Obama reintroduced the Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act to improve the VA’s planning process to avoid budget shortfalls in the future. He has been a leader in fighting homelessness among veterans. He authored the Sheltering All Veterans Everywhere Act (SAVE Act) to strengthen and expand federal homeless veteran programs. He introduced an amendment that became law providing food services to wounded veterans receiving physical therapy or rehabilitation services at military hospitals. Previously, they had to pay for their meals.

Senator Biden helped enact numerous measures to improve the delivery of health care services for our nation’s veterans, help those returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom readjust to civilian life and assist family members who provide much needed love and support for our wounded warriors. He was successful in getting a provision attached to the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2008 that is designed to prevent budget cuts to military medical facilities while the nation is at war. He cosponsored both the stand-alone Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act as well as the Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors amendment that was attached to the National Defense Authorization Act. He helped Congress enact several measures to help those with PTSD and TBI.

Together, these men will see that our veterans get the care they so desperately need. As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan rage on, our toll of wounded soldiers will do nothing but increase. Consider this when placing your vote in November.

Beth Dawson,

Red Oak







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emckeresk wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:58 AM:

" As usual, the truth speaks far louder than the punditry.

I can't believe we're still having the same old argument about who supports the troops more. . . on the one hand, we have folks like Senator McCain who vote against enhancing and protecting the GI Bill. . . on the other hand, we have Senator Obama.

Thanks for presenting the facts so well. "



stillcool wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:59 AM:

" Thank you Beth for the information you provided. I hope that my fellow Americans care enough about really supporting the troops, to take a moment and think about them before casting their vote. "



NewJeffCT66 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:02 AM:

" Excellent letter. You would think that John McCain, a veteran himself, would be strongly for veterans as well. However, when you're as out of touch as McCain and have been on the government dole your whole life, you might not think of your fellow soldiers. Perhaps that is why overseas military are giving to Obama at a 6-1 rate over McCain? "



rebeason wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:53 PM:

" Who is this vocal supporter of the Vets, is she the Algae Award wining Beth Dawson ? Other Algae Award winners have included Bill Clinton, Michael Moore, and NBC anchor Keith Olbermann, in other words, an organization of the Left wing of the Democrat Underground, not people know for their support of vets. To garner an Algae Award one must be a hard core left wing Democrat.

The Democrats have historically removed funding for Military Services, and then they complained that Bush did not sent enought troops to Iraq, he sent all we had. The Clinton administration had decimated our military and set us up for the 9/11 attacks. These are the kinds of issues that I as a vet am concerned about.

As a vet, thank you for your vocal support, however as a vet, I had rather you support our troops in the field. For the most part vets are not looking for a handout from the government, nor do we want to be marginalize as a interest group willing to sell our political support for monetary support. Having served 20 years on active duty and now some 28 years as a retired member, let me assure you that I have been provided the necessary support including medical support without the intervention of Joe Biden.

Joe Biden came to Congress at the age of 30 and now at age 65, has been in congress for 35 years without meaningful accomplishments, In the 1988 presidential primary he was forced to withdraw after being found out to be lying about his family's background as miners, and his educational achievements, the final straw being when it was discovered that he had plagiarized a final exam paper while in law school. (reported by the NY Times)

In his 35 years of politics, the only think that he has consistently supported is his own political career.

Richard Beason "

[Faygo Kid]

1. Very good. Consider it kicked.

And thanks for your son's three tours in that useless war, as well.

His service is not diminished by Bush's insanity.

[w8liftinglady]

2. thank you..I can't let Mr beason have the last word on Joe Biden

[JaneQPublic]

3. Good job!

It spells out the facts very clearly.

Plus, as a former resident of the district where Rep. Lane Evans (D-IL) served for many years, I was very glad to see his name mentioned.

[pleah]

4. K&R

:kick: :hi:

[w8liftinglady]

5. This is the most commented letter on the front page-THIS is why I need y'all to help me

http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2008/08/24/opinion/doc48af0998c8ca0458015360.txt

Letter: On Obama
Published: Friday, August 22, 2008 1:57 PM CDT
To the Editor,

We have been blessed recently with many columns and letters attempting to convince the public that Barack Obama should get our vote for President. One thing missing from most if not all of these writings is anything concrete about what Sen, Obama has accomplished since entering public service. It seems that his best selling point to date has been delivering a great speech. That being said, these are some of the things I think I know about the Senator:

1. He served as a community organizer in Chicago.

2. He served an unremarkable term in the Illinois senate.

3. He delivered a GREAT SPEECH at the 2004 Democratic convention.

4. He is serving an unremarkable term in the U.S. senate.

5. For 20 years he sat in the congregation of the Reverend Jeremiah Wright (enough said).

6. Some have questioned his relationship with the unrepentant radical bomber William Ayers (former member of The Weathermen)

7. He delivered a GREAT SPEECH about race relations.

8. He thinks that Americans who go overseas and cannot speak the language are an embarrassment.

9. He thinks we had better teach our children Spanish.

10. Sen. Obama is thought by some to be the most liberal senator in Washington.

11. He delivered a GREAT SPEECH in Germany.

12. He feels that Clarence Thomas is not qualified to be on the Supreme Court but that he (Obama) is qualified to be President.

13. He feels that the he has too low a pay grade to voice an opinion on when a baby deserves human rights protection yet wants to be President.

14. On more than one occasion while serving in the Illinois senate he had an opportunity to vote for a bill that would have protected and guaranteed medical care to a baby that had been born alive following a botched abortion. He could not bring himself to do so.

15. He says that Matthew 25 vs. 40 is his favorite scripture: “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (see number 13 above).

I am sure that the senators supporters have many items to add to this list. I look forward to reading them. Until then I will have to assume that the Democrats should be nominating the senators SPEECH WRITER!

[justiceischeap]

6. K & R

:kick:

[Faygo Kid]

7. Kicked.

Worthy of notice.