Clint Eastwood's heart may have been in the right place, when he accepted the invitation to speak at the Republican National Convention, Thursday (Aug. 30), but his mind was clearly somewhere else. Possibly at home with his daughters telling a story about "the good old days," because from the sounds of it, that's exactly what he thought he was doing.
Rather than firing up the crowd for Mitt Romney's acceptance speech, Eastwood confused and amused all while his chair (holding an invisible President Obama) taunted him in the distance.
The 82-year-old stopped in the middle of his speech several times, and turned to hold an intimate conversation with the chair, eliciting more nervous laughter from the audience. At one point, he slammed Obama for being a lawyer, apparently forgetting that Romney also went to Harvard Law School.
"I never thought it was a good idea for attorneys to be presidents anyway. I think it's maybe time for, maybe a uh, business man, how about that? A stellar business man. Quote on quote 'a stellar businessman,'" Eastwood rambled.
Although he was met with cheers (again, from utter confusion), veteran news anchor Brian Williams was powerless against the looming awkwardness and broke into a short but heartfelt chuckle just before offering commentary on the speech. "I'm reminded that he starred in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and I think people will find parts of all three to talk about," Williams said.
After that speech one thing is clear: Mr. Eastwood has no idea where he is, or what's going on in America.
"After that speech one thing is clear: Mr. Eastwood has no idea where he is, or what's going on in America. Also, he looked pretty sleepy."
There's a big difference in critisizing this mans life, and living it yourself. Lets see you muster over 60yrs of movie and tv entertainment under your belt, and mayor of a city...then, if you live that long, at 82yrs, stand before millions in this world, and give a perfect, flawless speech that everyones going to love...try it, then talk! PISHER!
In what capacity? I recall he was a captain and was involved in filming/training films? I'm not begrudging his service just trying to remember what he did.
Right now, I'm trying to get you to Source your info, which I doubt.
I know you are confused,but since you think I work for you,where is my back pay for last year? The agreement was for 100 k a year and to date I haven't received a nickel from you.
And explain how a race is going Zero % for a POTUS Candidate.
Since I'm not the candidate WHY do you think I am obligated to explain that?
Wearing a uniform and Pretend don't count. How would YOU know?
1....sign up for military
2....put on uniform
3....serve in combat position.
4....get full VA.
That's the book.
No,it's not.
Unless you are reading imaginary books in addition to talking with imaginary friends.
Reagan did not do WWII.
Yes,he did. The whole damn war. The problem is you are so ignorant you don't know what serving in wartime means. Or even serving and earning VA benefits,as far as that goes.
The majority of vets,including the ones in VA hospitals, never spent a single minute in combat.
I even worked with a 100 percent service-connected disabled veteran at the Norfolk Naval Yard back in the 80's that didn't even serve long enough to get out of basic training,yet he was retired from the army as a private. He had a heart attack in basic training and retired on a medical discharge. Served less than a month and never left South Carolina or even shot a rifle.
you don't know what serving in wartime means. Or even serving and earning VA benefits,as far as that goes. The majority of vets,including the ones in VA hospitals, never spent a single minute in combat.
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But enough about me.
Deny that Combat Arena and Full VA Benefits are neither here nor there.
COMBAT ARENA key words.....;}
Ok,I deny it.
You are either lying or a ignorant fool for stating your claims. I will allow you to choose.
You are obviously a liar when you claim military experience.
Here is a tip for you. Blowing sailors doesn't count as military experience.
Deny that Combat Arena and Full VA Benefits are neither here nor there.
COMBAT ARENA key words.....;}
Ok,I deny it.
John M McClelland VA Little Rock.
And per Korean Combat Vet.....;}
Sample of a Source, SP:
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# [PDF] The Role of New Media in the Veterans Benefits Arena Emily ... www.bva.va.gov/docs/VLR_VOL1/vlr1deutsch.pdf You +1'd this publicly. Undo File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View by EW Deutsch - Cited by 1 - Related articles disorder, traumatic brain injury, and complex, combat-related injuries.5. From start to finish, a claim for VA benefits can take anywhere from several ... filing a claim.6 Once a “substantially complete”7 application for benefits is received by one of ...
ATTENTION ALL VETERANS! - VA Salt Lake City Health Care System www.saltlakecity.va.gov/A...ON_ALL_VETERANS.aspCached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Aug 14, 2012 – Veterans and Military Personnel get in FREE on Tuesday, ... We will be located on the Utah State Fair Grounds right next to the Rodeo Arena- just look for ... combat Veterans, VA claims, and women Veterans health benefits, ...
Rachel Natelson, Esq. - House Committee on Veterans' Affairs democrats.veterans.house....stimony.aspx?TID...Cached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Full Committee Hearing ... While the claims process imposes a toll on all veterans seeking benefits, ... [5] This disparity stems largely from the difficulties of substantiating experiences of military sexual assault, especially in a combat arena. # [PDF]
That's the name of a VA hospital and a Civil War General,not somebody you are quoting.
And per Korean Combat Vet.....;}
WHAT "Korean War Combat vet"?
Do you have any idea how stupid you look trying to argue with me on this subject? I have been going to VA hospitals since 1970. Just how big could your brain fart be that it makes you think you know more about this subject than I do?
Disability compensation is a benefit paid to a veteran because of injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. The benefits are tax-free.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible for disability compensation if you have a service-related disability and you were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
Tell us all where the words "combat arena" are mentioned,dipshit.
1. Wakulla BOCC - Veterans Services www.mywakulla.com/departments/Public.../veteransservices_SP.aspCached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Florida's Military Combat Duty Grant Programs ... While each county has specific eligibility requirements for their grant program, the common ... year; and (3) Military service in a combat zone (Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf arena). ... criteria AND have at least one VA rated injury determined to have been combat-related: ...
A cursory search....and be sure that Florida didn't set the criteria.....;}
Note your peeps ain't backin' your play here, soldier....;}
Wakulla BOCC - Veterans Services www.mywakulla.com/departments/Public.../veteransservices_SP.aspCached You +1'd this publicly. Undo Florida's Military Combat Duty Grant Programs .
First off,it would be REALLY helpful if you would provide a link that works.
Secondly,this appears to be a STATE PROGRAM specifically targeted at combat zone veterans. This is NOT a Veterans Administration program,and even then it says the different counties have their own requriements.
What are all those phrases about 'qualifications' 'VA' 'combat zone injuries' all about......;}
They are about STATE benefits given as grants to combat veterans.
Which has NOTHING to do with how the Veterans Administration works,or how benefits are paid to veterans or what benefits are given to what veterans.
The FACT is that a PEACETIME veteran that was permanently injured in a car accident off-base in any state in the union can be granted up to 100 percent disability from the accident,and receive the SAME benefits in pay and care that a combat veteran in wartime gets from being 100 percent disabled.
It is recognized that military veterans are returned from combat zones and ... the combat arena, hospital or medical facility, the date of return from combat and/or ... # [PDF] America's Women Veterans www.va.gov/vetdata/docs/.../Final_Womens_Report_3_2_12_v_7.pd... You +1'd this publicly. Undo File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View Military Service History and VA Benefit Utilization Statistics. Prepared by: National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics. Contributors: Maribel Aponte ...
[DOC] CRSC Overview https://www.hrc.army.mil/.../CRSC_Overview_Video__Transcription.... You +1'd this publicly. Undo File Format: Microsoft Word - Quick View Combat Related Special Compensation is a full concurrent receipt program. ... The key to this program is that you receive a VA waiver and VA pay and your ... confused with full concurrent receipt is concurrent retirement and disability payments. .... once again, I emphasize those such things that are in a combat zone that are ...
Noting how Reporting PTSD and Rape are completely frowned upon by the military.
You have been watching too many reruns of JAG.
PTSD claims are the reason the VA claims are skyrocketing. Why? Because the fluffie left has been demanding the DoD and VA treat PTSD the same as loosing an arm or leg. The DoD and VA are so scared of the left that all a Troop needs to do is say he is having problems and they get the claim.
PTSD claims are the reason the VA claims are skyrocketing. Why? Because the fluffie left has been demanding the DoD and VA treat PTSD the same as loosing an arm or leg.
There is another reason they are skyrocketing,too. The VA system really pushed vets to make PTSD claims. My best GUESS for this is almost all the WW-2 and Korean War vets have already died off,and there just aren't enough VN era and newer vets to keep the current system fully staffed and operational. Fewer patients=fewer doctors needed,which equals smaller future budgets.
I never once put in for PTSD benefits,not even when it first became trendy to be a "war vic-tum and tragic figure". None the less,the VA INSISTED I had PTSD based ENTIRELY on my unit and job assignment in VN. I was told that "Anybody that did what you did must have PTSD." I told them that was bullshit and practically nobody I served with that is still alive has ever suffered from PTSD. None of this kept them from awarding me 20 or 30 percent service-connected disability based on PTSD. I WILL admit to reaching across a desk there once and grabbing a VA clerk by the throat and dragging him closer to make sure I had his full attention,but that was wholly justified. As I explained to them,"I have no anger management problems and have had no anger management problems until I started coming here and dealing with YOU MF'ers. Everywhere else I'm just fine".
So I ended up with a service-connected PTSD disability award I didn't put in for and don't think I deserve. No big deal because I was already getting paid 100 percent service-connected disability before that award,so there is no additional money or drain on the system involved. IMHO,it was just a think to keep a shrink on staff and drawing his check.
And from talking to younger vets,asking a vet if he or she wanted to put in for PTSD is now as common as saying "good morning!" to them.
And from talking to younger vets,asking a vet if he or she wanted to put in for PTSD is now as common as saying "good morning!" to them.
Another reason is: they might want them in the system because they WILL be doing longitudinal studies, probably on the effects of spent uranium and other toxins they have been exposed to on the battlefield.
It's all good because the research leads to bigger and better protection, and weaponry.
Another reason is: they might want them in the system because they WILL be doing longitudinal studies, probably on the effects of spent uranium and other toxins they have been exposed to on the battlefield.
It's all good because the research leads to bigger and better protection, and weaponry.
Fat chance of that happening. They will never research toxins or 3rd world industrial waste. If they did they would have a bigger problem on their hands. Plus bad air and water exposure does not equal PTSD. Look more towards defects in children and cancer. I was blowing out black snot for weeks after rolling through the burning Kuwaiti oil fields in 91. Somehow that keeps falling off my medical records and I have to keep putting it back in.
Somehow that keeps falling off my medical records and I have to keep putting it back in
I've had that very same problem with my Agent Orange hospital records. The VA even sent me to the Oschler Cancer Clinic in New Orleans for a week of tests,and for some odd reason there was not even a mention of them sending me there in my VA records,much less the reports. So I made copies of my set and hand-carried them to the VA hospital to insert into my records,and damned if THEY weren't missing the next time I went there.
