Comments on: Walz and Ellison Get Ed Benefits For Veterans http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/ Tracking Minnesota Politics Since 2005 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:18:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Virtually Speaking http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22217 Virtually Speaking Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:27:38 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22217 Ellison had the lead on this, not Walz. Ellison is not a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, but he took the lead anyway. Constituents are constituents. Ellison had the lead on this, not Walz. Ellison is not a member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, but he took the lead anyway. Constituents are constituents.

]]> By: DantheMan http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22198 DantheMan Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:00:55 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22198 You have good reason to be a bit confused as to which district Madia is attempting to represent given his just-in-time move to Maple Grove... but in this case, he is running for the seat in the 3rd, against Paulsen, not the 2nd vs. Kline. If you must compare Madia and Kline (which i assume was an oversight on your part) on "honorble service", be careful. Yes, Madia served his country including time spent on foreign soil. But Kline did as well. In fact, Kline is a 25-year marine, including serving as a pilot in Vietnam, working closely with Presidents Carter and Reagan, and retiring as a Colonel after working his way up. Kline may have had reasons for voting against this bill, but I doubt any lack of appreciation for our men and women in uniform was one of them. You have good reason to be a bit confused as to which district Madia is attempting to represent given his just-in-time move to Maple Grove… but in this case, he is running for the seat in the 3rd, against Paulsen, not the 2nd vs. Kline.

If you must compare Madia and Kline (which i assume was an oversight on your part) on “honorble service”, be careful. Yes, Madia served his country including time spent on foreign soil. But Kline did as well. In fact, Kline is a 25-year marine, including serving as a pilot in Vietnam, working closely with Presidents Carter and Reagan, and retiring as a Colonel after working his way up.

Kline may have had reasons for voting against this bill, but I doubt any lack of appreciation for our men and women in uniform was one of them.

]]> By: lojasmo http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22192 lojasmo Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:11:37 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22192 Kline is a hypocrite. Ash is a patriot and a veteran. Kline's vote against the bill is a slap in the face to those who served. Madia served honorably. This vote is fodder for Madia to use against Kline. Seriously, DtM. At least I didn't call for Madia to kick Kline in the actual nuts..which is what he deserves. Kline is a hypocrite. Ash is a patriot and a veteran. Kline’s vote against the bill is a slap in the face to those who served. Madia served honorably. This vote is fodder for Madia to use against Kline.

Seriously, DtM. At least I didn’t call for Madia to kick Kline in the actual nuts..which is what he deserves.

]]> By: DantheMan http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22143 DantheMan Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:42:50 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22143 How does a pat on the back for Ellison and Walz turn in to wanting to "kick Kline in the metaphorical nuts."? Nice work on this to Walz. He led the charge, and given his position on the Veterans Affairs Committee, used his influence effectly. How does a pat on the back for Ellison and Walz turn in to wanting to “kick Kline in the metaphorical nuts.”?

Nice work on this to Walz. He led the charge, and given his position on the Veterans Affairs Committee, used his influence effectly.

]]> By: firedup http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22132 firedup Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:05:37 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22132 The republicans sound great. But if you pay attention to their actions it is completely different. It's time for Kline and Bachmann to go. The republicans sound great. But if you pay attention to their actions it is completely different. It’s time for Kline and Bachmann to go.

]]> By: lojasmo http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22110 lojasmo Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:59:21 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22110 I hope Sarvi kicks Kline in the metaphorical nuts on this. I hope Sarvi kicks Kline in the metaphorical nuts on this.

]]> By: Virtually Speaking http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22094 Virtually Speaking Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:01:22 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22094 All the members of the Minnesota House delegation signed the letter to Secretary Peake, so they can all take credit for the resulting action. Read this article by John Kline in the Waconia Sun Patriot from two months ago, published right before July fourth holiday, on how he was pleased to help pass GI Bill legislation. He 'forgot' to mention that he voted NAY on the bill before the Minority Chamber Senate forced a conference committee to the emergency troops funding bill that included the GI Bill. http://waconiapatriot.com/articles/2008/06/26/carver_county_news/opinion/opinion01.prt Kline's a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. It's worth a visit to www.thomas.gov to check and see how many bills he's authored or cosponsored to benefit military personnel in his 6 years in Congress. All the members of the Minnesota House delegation signed the letter to Secretary Peake, so they can all take credit for the resulting action.

Read this article by John Kline in the Waconia Sun Patriot from two months ago, published right before July fourth holiday, on how he was pleased to help pass GI Bill legislation. He ‘forgot’ to mention that he voted NAY on the bill before the Minority Chamber Senate forced a conference committee to the emergency troops funding bill that included the GI Bill.

http://waconiapatriot.com/articles/2008/06/26/carver_county_news/opinion/opinion01.prt

Kline’s a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

It’s worth a visit to http://www.thomas.gov to check and see how many bills he’s authored or cosponsored to benefit military personnel in his 6 years in Congress.

]]> By: Mockingbird http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22077 Mockingbird Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:33:06 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22077 Outstanding. They've been there so long, that perhaps they'll go straight to retirement & skip more schooling alltogether. What maybe is most pressing: is the free medical via the VA system they should be receiving. Outstanding. They’ve been there so long, that perhaps they’ll go straight to retirement & skip more schooling alltogether.
What maybe is most pressing: is the free medical via the VA system they should be receiving.

]]> By: Kathy http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22071 Kathy Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:37:52 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22071 John Kline and Michele Bachmann did NOTHING for the Troops, other than vote that the President had more money from them to keep troops in Iraq for long tourse. They both voted opposing loneger stays at home than the actual tours. They support the troops alright. Kudos to Keith and Tim for a hard fought battle for Veterans of this war.. John Kline and Michele Bachmann did NOTHING for the Troops, other than vote that the President had more money from them to keep troops in Iraq for long tourse. They both voted opposing loneger stays at home than the actual tours. They support the troops alright.

Kudos to Keith and Tim for a hard fought battle for Veterans of this war..

]]> By: Alec http://mnpublius.com/2008/08/walz-and-ellison-get-ed-benefits-for-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-22052 Alec Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:29:18 +0000 http://mnpublius.com/?p=2238#comment-22052 Didn't Bachmann and Kline help the troops too? Oh yeah, it is easier too just say you support the troops and do nothing for them. I forgot the Republican way. Didn’t Bachmann and Kline help the troops too? Oh yeah, it is easier too just say you support the troops and do nothing for them. I forgot the Republican way.

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