Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: A "thank you for your service" post for General Shinseki. Duer's please [View all]politicat
(9,808 posts)83. Thank you, General Shinseki. You did your best with an Augean stables and made headway.
As for IAVA, they have lost my support forever for throwing him (and all the prior war vets, especially the Desert Storm vets whom they refuse to even acknowledge) under the bus.
And those who voted against VA funding will end up in Shepherd Book's special place.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
122 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
A "thank you for your service" post for General Shinseki. Duer's please [View all]
mfcorey1
May 2014
OP
Indeed. Thank you for your service, General Shinseki. I am saddened by this news. n/t
CaliforniaPeggy
May 2014
#1
He's spent his whole life serving this country--the VA is a tough gig, and he is to be
TwilightGardener
May 2014
#4
In an era of dishonesty and lies this man has stood for honesty. I am sorry to see him go.
jwirr
May 2014
#5
Captain pinboy3niner, AUS, Ret., thanks Gen. Shinseki for his honorable service
pinboy3niner
May 2014
#10
Right here. He's a kama'aina, and so am I. He publically opposed the Bush Cabal.
Hekate
May 2014
#12
Awesome and honest as that would be, that's not the political reality we live in.
AtheistCrusader
May 2014
#45
Thank you for your service. A shame you had to go, though understand the reasoning.
Xyzse
May 2014
#27
What I will remember about General Shinseki is how he was the lone voice against the Iraq War
calimary
May 2014
#42
I will be happy to thank General Shinseki for his service as I would thank any
totodeinhere
May 2014
#46
There are many who offer us subpar service. Should John Boehner go? Should dems who
mfcorey1
May 2014
#50
General Shinseki is an honorable man, and I thank him for his service..
mountain grammy
May 2014
#58
Imagine if we'd put the missing billions from the Iraq War into the VA instead?
Hissyspit
May 2014
#81
Thank you, General Shinseki. You did your best with an Augean stables and made headway.
politicat
May 2014
#83
just one more trophy for the rw talk radio monopoly- because thinking americans continue to give
certainot
May 2014
#87
From today, a list of those in Dem party who wanted him to resign. Surprised me.
madfloridian
May 2014
#94
Thank you, General Shinseki! At least twice now, you took the fall for your country! You are truly
Liberal_Stalwart71
May 2014
#105
The Repukes want to punish him for being right, and make him take the fall for--
eridani
May 2014
#109
Please continue your influence in the military. Thank you, sir, for being a fine general.
ancianita
May 2014
#114
The GOP Congress that votes down VA, Vet bill needs to be turned out. Gen Shinseki is a real ....
marble falls
May 2014
#119