Thanks, Vets!

On this Veteran's Day, it's proper to recognize and appreciate what members of our all-volunteer military do every day for us, and for what others have done in the past. But before I get into that, a personal salute to Dad, Chief Petty Officer, US Navy Seabees, Bougainville, Pacific Theater, 1943-1945.  Thanks, Pop.  Glad you made it back so I could be here.  And to every enlisted member of my family and to all veterans, I say, thanks y'all.

But what does The Kenyan's regime do on this somber day?  It issues a list of the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, "presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States." Just look who's on this list, and compare them to the gallant members of the US armed forces who actually did something to further to the security and national interests of the United States. These folks are merely the Kenyan's Hollywood and political pals.  Isn't it telling that on the single day each year to honor those who fought and died, the Kenyan recognizes civilian political hacks?  What an inspiring  leader we have!

As of last year, the number of veteran lawmakers in Washington DC is depicted here as declining, as one would presume.  I'd like to see an update of these figures in January 2105, when the 113th Congress is sworn in and convenes.  In my humble opinion, a lawmaker who has served in the military has a wider view of the impact of lawmakers' policies than does a protected and secure citizen.  Meanwhile, the left-wing-nut media like to point out that the "childish" military members are not the reason we're free.  I guess the 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom above were responsible.  But what can you expect from the vile, anti-American left?

To those of you in uniform, or who have worn it in the past, my salute and thanks, from me and a grateful nation.