Exclusive–VA Secretary: Care for Veterans ‘Would Disappear’ if America Descends into Socialism

[The Purge]

The United States would not be able to care for its millions of veterans if it becomes a socialist country, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary cautioned Breitbart News at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday.



Asked to make the case against socialism during an edition of Breitbart News Saturday, airing on SiriusXM 125, at the 2020 CPAC event, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie warned host and Washington Political Editor Matthew Boyle:



“If America were suddenly to descend into a socialists State, that promise [to take care of our veterans’ that [Abraham] Lincoln made [when he created the department] 150 years ago is wiped out. There’s no longer any care for veterans. … An incredibly high percentage of our warriors are with missing limbs.”

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I think Rush explained it best: all the demonRATS have the same policies, only Bernie has the balls to talk honestly about those policies. These ideas line up with what we used to call communism during the cold war.

 

[pknopp]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

I have a feeling it will be Sunny and warm tomorrow. Facts don't care about your feelings.

 

[pknopp]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

I have a feeling it will be Sunny and warm tomorrow. Facts don't care about your feelings.

What facts would those be?

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

I have a feeling it will be Sunny and warm tomorrow. Facts don't care about your feelings.

What facts would those be?

That veterans prefer to go outside the VA system is fiction

 

[Sunni Man]

Democrats believe that Illegal's needs should have priority over Veterans. ..

 

[Sunni Man]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

I've been using the VA for my medical needs for about 7 years and have been very satisfied with the professionalism and dedication of both the staff and medical personal.

Personally, I haven't seen any difference between civilian doctors and hospitals and the VA.

Sometimes I think the most vociferous complainers on the internet were never in the military and haven't ever used VA services. ...

 

[pknopp]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

I have a feeling it will be Sunny and warm tomorrow. Facts don't care about your feelings.

What facts would those be?

That veterans prefer to go outside the VA system is fiction

Three Veterans in Five Days Die by Suicide at VA Facilities

Now granted, the problem is the reasons they are there to start with.

 

[pknopp]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

I've been using the VA for my medical needs for about 7 years and have been very satisfied with the professionalism and dedication of both the staff and medical personal.

Personally, I haven't seen any difference between civilian doctors and hospitals and the VA.

Sometimes I think the most vociferous complainers on the internet were never in the military and haven't ever used VA services. ...

Many have had a good experience. I said I bet that many veterans would like an option.

 

[Slade3200]

The United States would not be able to care for its millions of veterans if it becomes a socialist country, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary cautioned Breitbart News at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday.



Asked to make the case against socialism during an edition of Breitbart News Saturday, airing on SiriusXM 125, at the 2020 CPAC event, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie warned host and Washington Political Editor Matthew Boyle:



“If America were suddenly to descend into a socialists State, that promise [to take care of our veterans’ that [Abraham] Lincoln made [when he created the department] 150 years ago is wiped out. There’s no longer any care for veterans. … An incredibly high percentage of our warriors are with missing limbs.”

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...

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I think Rush explained it best: all the demonRATS have the same policies, only Bernie has the balls to talk honestly about those policies. These ideas line up with what we used to call communism during the cold war.

Isn’t the VA itself a socialist institution?

 

[rightwinger]

Veterans programs are socialism

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

I have a feeling it will be Sunny and warm tomorrow. Facts don't care about your feelings.

What facts would those be?

That veterans prefer to go outside the VA system is fiction

Three Veterans in Five Days Die by Suicide at VA Facilities

Now granted, the problem is the reasons they are there to start with.

Correct. End endless wars!

 

[LoneLaugher]

Why would anyone listen to what this guy says? He’s a Trump ass licker and he’s talking to an audience of freaks.

 

[pknopp]

I have a feeling that most veterans would prefer the option of getting care outside of the VA system.

I have a feeling it will be Sunny and warm tomorrow. Facts don't care about your feelings.

What facts would those be?

That veterans prefer to go outside the VA system is fiction

Three Veterans in Five Days Die by Suicide at VA Facilities

Now granted, the problem is the reasons they are there to start with.

Correct. End endless wars!

I agree that is the bottom line.

 

[Sunni Man]

Three Veterans in Five Days Die by Suicide at VA Facilities Now granted, the problem is the reasons they are there to start with.

The VA is very proactive in trying to prevent suicide. ...

Anytime you call to make and appointment or request a prescription, you are first directed to a suicide hotline if your are needing to talk to someone. There are Suicide 1-800 # posters scattered throughout the VA facilities. And you are always asked first thing if you are having suicidal thoughts when visiting the doctor for any reason.

I'm not sure what else the VA can do? ...

 

[pknopp]

Three Veterans in Five Days Die by Suicide at VA Facilities Now granted, the problem is the reasons they are there to start with.

The VA is very proactive in trying to prevent suicide. ...

Anytime you call to make and appointment or request a prescription, you are first directed to a suicide hotline if your are needing to talk to someone. There are Suicide 1-800 # posters scattered throughout the VA facilities. And you are always asked first thing if you are having suicidal thoughts when visiting the doctor for any reason.

I'm not sure what else the VA can do? ...

I know what we can do. Quit supporting the reasons that they are there to start with.

 

[LuckyDuck]

The United States would not be able to care for its millions of veterans if it becomes a socialist country, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secretary cautioned Breitbart News at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday.



Asked to make the case against socialism during an edition of Breitbart News Saturday, airing on SiriusXM 125, at the 2020 CPAC event, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie warned host and Washington Political Editor Matthew Boyle:



“If America were suddenly to descend into a socialists State, that promise [to take care of our veterans’ that [Abraham] Lincoln made [when he created the department] 150 years ago is wiped out. There’s no longer any care for veterans. … An incredibly high percentage of our warriors are with missing limbs.”

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...

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I think Rush explained it best: all the demonRATS have the same policies, only Bernie has the balls to talk honestly about those policies. These ideas line up with what we used to call communism during the cold war.

The pro-Sanders crowd are pro-Marxist/Leninist Socialist ideologues, thus if anything, they despise those veterans that fought against Marxism-Leninism Socialism in Korea and Vietnam, whether those veterans survived or were buried in any National Cemetery, which they also most likely despise.
Essentially, electing Sanders is spitting on the graves and veterans who have fought against their "March in Lock-step Mentality or else," beliefs.

 

[LuckyDuck]

Ahhh, Comrade Pknopp, laughs at the truth.

 

[Damaged Eagle]

Veterans programs are socialism

Then anyone receiving social security or welfare, who are not retirement age, should have to work for their checks and benefits also.

*****SMILE*****

 

[Sunni Man]

I know what we can do. Quit supporting the reasons that they are there to start with.

That sounds wonderful but unrealistic.

We have tens of thousands of Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans, many who are in their 20's and 30's. So the VA is going to be around for several more decades.

Plus the odds are America with be involved in another war within the next 10 years are so. Seems like we are always at war with somebody.