On All Counts, Bush Administration Fails Our Men and Women in Uniform

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Now that we actually have a Congress that understands its role of oversight, we're learning just how badly the Bush Administration has bungled the War in Iraq. From start to finish, the men and women in our military are getting shortchanged. It's absolutely appalling.

Congressman Jack Murtha is introducing legislation that would prevent the Department of Defense from sending troops that are not properly equipped or fully trained into combat situations.

What a novel idea! Frankly, I can't believe that BushCo has been putting troops in danger without either the proper training or equipment. That's a gross dereliction of duty on the part of the Administration. This legislation should be addressed immediately. The message is simple and we should NOT allow Republicans to frame it any other way: the United States Congress will not send our men and women into battle without proper training and equipment.

Today, Steve Clemons posted an interesting take on recruitment practices in the Military versus the debate over discharging gays and lesbians under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Apparently, the Bush Administration would rather have a felon defending our freedoms than a gay man who is highly educated and speaks multiple languages. Talk about screwed-up priorities!

In Sunday's Washington Post, we learned about the awful conditions that wounded soldiers are enduring at the so-called "flagship" of all Army Hospitals, Walter Reed. Holes in ceilings, black mold, and cockroaches are just the beginning. Here's what the situation is like: >>>cont

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