I am listening live to a House of Representatives committee interviewing various VA officials. I have heard a couple of questions that are really excellent. My favorite one has to do with Information Technology. My second favorite one has to do with standardization. Mr. Matkovsky, of the VA, was asked about the current state of […]
A little phrase that I really like
Every saint has a past, and every sinner a future… – Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde’s life was both enigmatic and scandalous. In fact, his life has the makings of many a past and future Ph.D. thesis. He was sentenced to two years in jail for the charge of homosexuality, and shortly after release died from […]
The VA scandal and pro-life musings
The informational poster above comes from the website of the American Legion. We are fortunate in Alabama that none of our facilities have been found wanting at this point. I am proud of that and I hope that our record keeps up. I know that we have had OIG (Office of the Inspector General) personnel […]
When opposing the President is more important than consistency or integrity
Sgt. Bergdahl was recently released by the Taliban in trade for five prisoners. Since then, a wave of criticism has come from various Republican members of Congress. This would be slightly more believable had not these same members of Congress not only made opposite statements, some earlier this year, but also attacked President Obama on […]
When a prisoner exchange becomes just another opportunity for political attacks
Several Republican lawmakers have already raised concerns that President Obama violated U.S. law by approving the exchange of prisoners at Guantanamo without notifying Congress 30 days in advance. Others are worried that it violates a U.S. precedent not to negotiate with terrorists. For McCain, the chief concern is what will happen to the detainees once […]
A VA suggestion with which I agree
Yesterday, the Vietnam Veterans for America (to which organization I belong) issued the following statement on the departure of Shinzeki: (Washington, D.C.)—”Eric K. Shinseki has tendered his resignation as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Sloan D. Gibson, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will serve as Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs,” said VVA […]
Look around you
“If, then, I were asked for the most important advice I could give, that which I considered to be the most useful to the men of our century, I should simply say: in the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.” ? Leo Tolstoy, Essays, Letters and Miscellanies “This sacrifice […]
Painful times at the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association issued the following statement today: IAVA CEO and Founder Paul Rieckhoff issued the following statement: “The new IG report on the Phoenix VA is damning and outrageous. It also reveals the need for a criminal investigation. Each day we learn how awful things are in Phoenix and across the […]
Grandkids and humor
One of the joys of having grandchildren is the possibility of laughing at situations that were thoroughly exasperating when one was a parent. I know that I should not, but, somehow, exasperating childhood memories acquire the patina of funny stories after many years pass. I tell the stories sometimes, but, very carefully. Our three daughters […]
Simplicity is part of Christianity
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free ‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,And when we find ourselves in the place just right, ‘Twill be in the valley of love and delight.When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed,To turn, […]
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