Friday, May 23, 2008

Veterans Benefits
John McCain does not support them. My dad was a Marine. He taught me a man's actions were more important than what he said. McCain should have learned that in the Marines. Being held prisoner does not mean you support veterans benefits. It means you were held as a prisoner. Here are McCain's actions. From Think Progress.
The recognition McCain has received from veterans groups is not “high awards” but failing grades:

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave McCain a grade of D for his record of voting against veterans. (By contrast, Obama got a B+.)

Disabled Veterans of America noted McCain’s dismal 20 percent voting record on veterans’ issues. (Obama had an 80 percent.)

– In a list of “Key Votes,” Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) notes McCain “Voted Against Us” 15 times and “Voted For Us” only 8. (Obama voted for VVA 12 times, and against only once.)

McCain frequently cites his own experience as a POW in Vietnam as the ultimate evidence of his dedication to his fellow veterans. Unfortunately, his record belies his rhetoric.

Click through the link to watch him lie.


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