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Or not<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pretty much everyone I know is furious and aghast when folks dis the troops we have fighting oversees. Most people, even those against the war, are supportive of the men and women putting their lives on the line in the conflict.<\/p>\n

Which kind of makes you wonder why Congress is so eager to cut veterans benefits alongside cuts in taxes …<\/p>\n

Jerks.<\/p>\n

(via Adam<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Or not. Pretty much everyone I know is furious and aghast when folks dis the troops we have fighting oversees. 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