Posted on Jan 14, 2016
Vets groups upset with Carson's plan to eliminate VA
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Check out this article from Army Times: Vets groups upset with Carson's plan to eliminate VA http://www.militarytimes.com/story/veterans/2015/08/28/carson-dump-va-reaction/71312038/
Presidential hopeful Ben Carson’s comments suggesting the Veterans Affairs Department should be eliminated drew quick condemnation from multiple veterans groups, who called the idea short-sighted and ill-informed.
My Opinion: Ben Carson knows not what he speaks of. In other words, he's full of shit. Why would anyone want to shut down one of the things we are entitled to? It pissed me off when he first said this, and it pisses me off now. He doesn't have, or care, one iota about the veterans and the military in general. I don't think he will be nominated, just like I don't think he stands a chance of being elected. For someone to be so intelligent, he's plumb "efing"stupid.
Presidential hopeful Ben Carson’s comments suggesting the Veterans Affairs Department should be eliminated drew quick condemnation from multiple veterans groups, who called the idea short-sighted and ill-informed.
My Opinion: Ben Carson knows not what he speaks of. In other words, he's full of shit. Why would anyone want to shut down one of the things we are entitled to? It pissed me off when he first said this, and it pisses me off now. He doesn't have, or care, one iota about the veterans and the military in general. I don't think he will be nominated, just like I don't think he stands a chance of being elected. For someone to be so intelligent, he's plumb "efing"stupid.
Vets groups upset with Carson's plan to eliminate VA
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Ben Carson
Politics
Republicans
Election 2016
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Not this vet. I love the idea. Privatize the program. Government has never been able to deliver anything on time or on budget. Why should we expect them to start with veteran's benefits?
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I think the issue is that in the world of soundbites he "explains this badly."
The Department of the VA is simply put, not efficient, nor is it trustworthy. All on board? Anyone disagree with those statements?
If those statements are true, on their face, why should it, in its current form remain open? Wouldn't it be better to "eliminate it?"
Now, when we use term eliminate, we generally have to follow it with, "and replace with." Dr. Carson as previously said "shift care back to the DoD" and others have said "Privatize." There are concerns and issues with both those concepts, however as CPT Jack Durish said, the Government has never been able to deliver [sic] so why not look for an alternative.
The Department of the VA is simply put, not efficient, nor is it trustworthy. All on board? Anyone disagree with those statements?
If those statements are true, on their face, why should it, in its current form remain open? Wouldn't it be better to "eliminate it?"
Now, when we use term eliminate, we generally have to follow it with, "and replace with." Dr. Carson as previously said "shift care back to the DoD" and others have said "Privatize." There are concerns and issues with both those concepts, however as CPT Jack Durish said, the Government has never been able to deliver [sic] so why not look for an alternative.
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I think Rick Santorum has the right idea ... sub out all other medical service and make VA specialize in PTSD and battle field related injuries. That will trim down VA to an small effective organization to only deal with very specified military related health issue.
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