They see their families every night.
2007-09-24 05:48:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Maybe it was for the same reason Bush was in favor of cutting veterans' benefits.
2007-09-24 05:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by tangerine 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Because the bill was an attempt to usurp the Commander in Chief's authority to determine troop rotation. It was also a violation of the seperation of powers, where it is the executive branch which has the Constitutional power and duty to conduct wars. Finally, it was a cheap and transparent attempt to reduce the troop levels in Iraq but without being honest enough to say so.
So, it was a dishonest attempt to violate Constitutional separation of powers by usurping the President's authority.
And you don't see anything wrong with that?
2007-09-24 13:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
GOP believes that the generals and those in charge of the military should be the ones to decide that not some Congressman/woman who is not there.
2007-09-24 13:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
And the bill for a 3.5% pay raise to the soldiers; failed to adequately fund VA benefits for returning soldiers, and the most atrocious of all GOP actions:
Failed to provide adequate body armor to soldiers in combat. A GAO study revealed that 80% of Marine fatalities caused by bullet wounds to the torso were likely preventable. (New York Times, 1/6/06) THATS FATALITIES PEOPLE, SOMEONE'S SON OR DAUGHTER COMING HOME IN A BODY BAG BECAUSE WE COULDN'T SPEND A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A PROPER FLAK JACKET. That is truly disgusting. I bet Blackwater has the right equipment.
They are pro war, not pro soldier. There is a huge difference. The soldier or marine on the ground is just a tool to them and when they are done with that tool, it is thrown away.
EDIT: I assume that the 4 people who gave me thumbs down have no problem with marines dying in Iraq because we did not provide them proper flak jackets? Or is it that you do not think those serving there deserve a 3.5% pay raise?
2007-09-24 12:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
Because Republicans only need and "support" soldiers as their propaganda tools to push their wrapped pseudo patriotism that demonizes any opposition to failed policy and or leaders.
The well being,health safety,comfort and even the lives of the brave men and women in uniform don't influence their usefulness as propaganda tools so they are ultimately irrelevant to the right.
2007-09-24 12:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Pro-military does not always equate to pro-troops.
2007-09-24 12:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It was sad to see the obstructionist Republicans in Congress block that bill.
As is, our soldiers only get 2 weeks off in a 15 month deployment in Iraq.
15 months is a long time to be on duty without much of a break.
2007-09-24 12:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
Because they are more pro war than pro military.
2007-09-24 12:52:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 4⤋
They are not pro-military...they use the military to hide behind and call it Patriotism.
2007-09-24 12:55:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Because the Liberials have put down the military so much (see General Betray US) that not enough young recruits are joining up so we have to keep the guys there longer.
2007-09-24 12:52:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 6⤋