Posted on 05/24/2014 3:44:26 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Ollie North hit the nail on the head when he said,”Washington doesn’t give a damn.” They don’t and won’t until their fat cat positions are threatened and taken away from them, lock stock and pension!
“Washinton doesn’t give a damn.”It’s up to us to force them to give a damn,no matter what it takes.
Dermatology is one of the toughest appointments to get even outside the VA, hate to break it to the soldier. But I feel his pain, I get tired of the wait times.
Yeah, they could have pulled a better example than this guy. If he is retired and has these issues, he is doing alright on the money front, maybe not California alright but I dont think they are really hurting for money.
My thoughts exactly...I’m retired Air Force; between TriCare and insurance from my current employer, I avoid the VA at all costs. The current scandal is only the latest in the long history of the VA, which has a long history of sub-standard care for the nation’s vets.
I can’t imagine why—as a Navy retiree—the former Petty Officer isn’t utilizing other healthcare options.
I, for a fact know that the VA in Phoenix has been poor service for the vets since back in the 80s. My mother’s second husband had to go there and complained about waiting times back then. I’ve had patients for years in our hospitals (not va connected) who are veterans who say they couldn’t be seen and that is why they come to other hospitals.
It’s a long time thing. If they are going to try and pin it on this admin they will be discovered to be incorrect. It has been going on for at least 20 years.
“The San Diego VA Medical director said they’ve been recognized by their accrediting body as a top performing institution.”
Therein lies the problem you f****** idiot. This guy needs to be dragged into the street and horsewhipped.
I knew back then the VA wasn't worth a damn. And yep, nothing's changed; cept maybe for the worser.
Combat Medic?
Va health care has changed dramatically since they put the boys picture on the wall, more like it was in the 80s it had improved but a HUGE change since that time.
-— I got out 23 years ago.
I knew back then the VA wasn’t worth a damn. And yep, nothing’s changed; cept maybe for the worser. -—
I forget what triggered this “breaking news” a few weeks ago. Does anyone remember? What’s newsworthy now is the fact that Zippy has exposed the fact that he doesn’t give a damn.
The problem is the Administration promised point blank that that was their primary goal to fix this specific problem, instead it has most definitely gotten worse. And believe me on that at Phoenix, its my VA Hospital for care for the past decade.
Well, then I hope they can prove it and nail those responsible.
the vets can’t wait for things to be ‘fixed.
They need to pass an emergency bill RIGHT now that allows vets to go to their local hospitals and the bills paid by the VA =
We need to scream at our reps AND the media until somebody does this
Don’t re-elect them...Then they’ll give a damn...”Just Damn!” (better than nothing)
Damnit!
It is also harder to tell someone to get rid of their trash, before you take yours out...
Everyone else thinks their trash doesn’t stink...
So you kinda see where this is going, or not going???
Nothing personal...;-)
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“They need to pass an emergency bill RIGHT now that allows vets to go to their local hospitals and the bills paid by the VA =”
They already do that and they’re notorious for being late in making payments. They just say we’re out of money!
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