More Iraq war veterans run for Congress »
Posted By bubba2 4 months, 1 week ago in NewsTwice as many veterans of the Iraq war are running for Congress than in 2006, and this year Republican candidates outnumber Democrats. The outcome in November could well increase the number of combat veterans serving in Congress, a group that has been dwindling since 2000.
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choicearizona4 months, 1 week ago
This is the first I've heard anything about this. It will be interesting to see.
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bill-smith4 months, 1 week ago
I wish them all the best of luck and hope that each candidate can make their voice heard come election time.
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cleare4 months, 1 week ago
first, i don't think we can assume that just because a vet is running as a republican that they support the war in iraq, or that they are more "hawkish" as a result of their party affiliation.
second, i too, think it's great that more vets are running for office regardless of party. civilians can never really "get" what it is like to engage in armed combat...and all the attendant ugliness. i think more vets will mean more restraint when it comes to engaging in warfare.
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BB644 months, 1 week ago
Guys perhaps you should either visit Iraq or at least talk with the vets that came back. I volunteer our local VA and work directly with guys who were shot or blown up. They're mainly injuries involving lost limbs or rehab caused by internal injuries. I don't work with the head traumas, that takes a person with more skills than I can offer. I'll wheel them around, work with them on the rehab, listen if they need someone not related to them to talk to and share what little I can. Everyone of them wants to go back. No matter how much they've lost, they want to return to their units or at least help them out. Legs or arms missing from IED's and they want to go back. One that sticks in my mind was a young buck sergeant. Lost his leg but was doing great with the rehab. Fought with the Army doctor for reinstatement. He's now in Iraq, assigned to logistics for his striker team. Not combat but at least he's helping his buddies again.
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tanglang4 months, 1 week ago
This is good news. Even though it was to be expected.
I actually have a West Point grad who served 3 tours in Iraq and another in Afghanistan running for th state house. He has my full support. Especially since the dem who is running against hims claim to fame is that he owned a dairy queen. (Which is now a used tire shop) FTR, isn't that the ultimate sign of a bad neighborhood? A used tire shop that was formerly a restaurant?
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usafsarge4 months, 1 week ago
It be required that political office and only be held former military.or those not by choice but mitagating circumstances.(walk a mile in my shoes first then run for office)I just may vote for you.since you earned the right.
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