http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:37:23 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/02/23/203245.php#comment-698470 Well said, Diana! 698470@blogcritics.org Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:37:23 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/02/23/203245.php#comment-698066 Woohoo, the return of the Hunt! Good to note your presence again, Joanie; long time no see. Missing you. 698066@blogcritics.org Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:40 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/02/23/203245.php#comment-698056 Diana, terrific piece on a subject "dear" to my heart. I am outraged at the ineptitude of our government "workers" and "help" "professionals" across the board, but speaking only of vet care, I've seen firsthand how outright dangerous their "help" can be. One of many many examples: when my ex-boyfriend, a vietnam era vet, was discharged from the hospital (one of many times; he also has a mental illness) he was told to go to an AA meeting. The "social worker," or whatever other useless title she held, had no inkling of where a vet in need mmight find an AA meeting. My ex suggested that she get a (free) meeting book from AA so she could at least tell vets where to go. "Hmmmmm, good idea," she replied....probably never bothered to, I'll bet... I know folks who have worked in government jobs who can attest firsthand to the downright ineptitude and cynical failure to do their jobs. It's worse than someone stealing from you, because they don't do the jobs they were hired to do, which is a slap in the face to taxpayers as well as those who depend on them to actually work for their money. 698056@blogcritics.org Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:42:06 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/02/23/203245.php#comment-698015 There's the Veterans Village Stand Down, which does go out to the people. However, there's still a lot of cracks for vets in need to fall through. While the VA and military health care often fail to reach those in need, you have to take into consideration the fact that this is happening across the board in health care. Those in need, especially with mental health, are often afraid or ashamed to ask for help. Despite campaigns to destigmatize mental illness, we have a long way to go. By the way, Diana, why didn't you call me when you got to San Diego? Hmmm? Email me! 698015@blogcritics.org Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:10:36 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/02/23/203245.php#comment-697587 Sounds like the kiddies in the "caring" professions just don't care - at least those pigs who feed most securely at the government's trough. So what are these fools going to do when their own agencies go broke and throw them out on the street? 697587@blogcritics.org Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:46:27 EST