Fridaywithmateo wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:40 pm Not just that … VA has many tactics to drive away vets and therefore save money on services … this was what drove efforts to the “Veterans Choice” card and access to their provider of choice … ie civilian medical systems. VA is broken. They recently made a big leap forward with the PACT Act … huge for Vietnam era vets and presumptive claims. But the fact is the VA is not much different than any other USA federal agency … mired in bureaucratic processes and VERY political. Don’t get me started.

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:43 pm

khmerhamster wrote:

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:55 pm All their patients experiencing psychotic outbreaks are highly skilled in firearms, as well as hand to hand combat. They lived in situations outnumbered outarmed and still kill their enemies. The chance of them taking a firearm or billy club away and using it on the guards and everyone else is guaranteed. Only raw size has a chance.

This sounds like nonsense. Are all vets special forces guys, no engineers, medics, or just normal soldier grunts?they won’t all be Captain Americas…
Also won’t many vets be getting on in years? Surely that will limit their lethal weapon-ness?

Maybe I just don’t understand America (and many Americans).

Sure they are all not, many are getting along in their years. But just like any cop on any routine call out. The security guys haven’t read the files and gotten a full briefing before rushing in to do their jobs. Many cops are killed and injured responding to call outs.

Ordinarily veterans are polite and good at following orders.

Except those on psychotic outbreaks. They are relieving their combat experiences. And reacting what they believe is perceived threats.

Anyways this is all about getting veterans the benefits and support they deserve. Especially in Cambodia. Where there is no VA Affairs center to go to.

Roryborealis wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:03 am

Fridaywithmateo wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:40 pm Not just that … VA has many tactics to drive away vets and therefore save money on services … this was what drove efforts to the “Veterans Choice” card and access to their provider of choice … ie civilian medical systems. VA is broken. They recently made a big leap forward with the PACT Act … huge for Vietnam era vets and presumptive claims. But the fact is the VA is not much different than any other USA federal agency … mired in bureaucratic processes and VERY political. Don’t get me started.

Apparently you have not chosen to avail yourself of the numerous veterans hiring preferences now enshrined in statutory, federal law. You don't even need to be the most qualified for the job. Not even close. You can just jump right ahead of others because of your privileged status, to the detriment of the country. You know, because politics. But don't get me started.