This is a quote from the Franklin News Post concerning a recent visit by Attorney General and candidate for the office of Governor, Republican Bob McDonnell. His observation is that Virgil Goode is a great supporter of veterans flies in the face of evidence to the contrary. More on the evidence soon.
McDonnell praised Kubasak (a fallen veteran) and pointed to his name on the memorial, the only one on the side of the memorial that honors those fallen in the war on terror.
While never forgetting the sacrifice made by Kubasak, “let’s hope we never have another name on that wall,” he said.
McDonnell stressed the need to treat veterans well and appreciate what they have done. How veterans are treated has a direct impact on future recruitment efforts, he said.
Rep. Virgil Goode (R-Rocky Mount) also attended the ceremony. McDonnell praised Goode for his efforts on behalf of veterans.
“Congressman Goode is a great supporter of veterans,” he said.
And by the way Mr. McDonnell? There will be many who will still fall due to the so called ‘war on terror’, which is a huge hardship on our country’s military and our citizens. Your buddy, Republican George W. Bush, has seen to it that over 4,000 Americans have died for a war over oil. For Bush to please his corporate masters and Dick (’Dick”) Cheney, we will suffer the physical, mental, and financial scars for decades to come. They, and you by extension, have put this country in a terrible hole. Please stop pontificating on the war.
It makes you sound well, out of touch.
Virgil Goode has not only treated veterans terribly by authorizing the war on terror, but he has continually voted against veterans assistance like Webb’s 21st Century GI Bill. Goode only voted for the bill after it removed taxes from the wealthiest Americans. Just like Goode to support the rich over people who have served our nation honorably.