Politics

The Angry Vet’s Simple Rating As the Republican Party continues to wallow in the mud in search of a speaker, I thought I’d put in my two cents worth. After all, I have an ego the size of Earth and I know I know better. So here it is. First, the new speaker needs to … Read more

Senate 3, Military -297 Over the last two days, the Senate has made some progress on the military promotions logjam. Finally, America’s military has a few newly confirmed leaders. The Senate got confirmation on three of over 300 pending promotions – a new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, an Army Chief of Staff and a … Read more

As I keep a watch on Washington, I continue to be amazed. It must be in the air or water, since lunacy seems to be the order of the day. The latest example is Senator Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions. I could never imagine a United States Senator kicking the legs out from under the … Read more

Maybe Return the Favor This last year, one of the most important pieces of veterans’ legislation was passed into law and signed by President Biden.  The Pact Act finally made it easier for veterans to get compensation and care for various diseases that resulted from their military service.  The legislation also allowed family members to … Read more

Give the Senate a Lollipop Finally. It’s about time. The Senate did the right thing and passed the Burn Pit Bill. Wow. Who ever knew something so right and easy could be so complicated? But then again, it is the dysfunctional world of DC politics. Personally, I’m thrilled to see it. Just this week, I … Read more