On CNN today, the host said that the order for the deployment for Walz' unit to go to Iraq or Afghanistan (I forget which it was) did not issue until Walz had been out of the Army National Guard for 2-months. As I was listening to Vance make these accusations, I could just feel that it was dishonest, that it didn't sound right. Sure enou…
On CNN today, the host said that the order for the deployment for Walz' unit to go to Iraq or Afghanistan (I forget which it was) did not issue until Walz had been out of the Army National Guard for 2-months. As I was listening to Vance make these accusations, I could just feel that it was dishonest, that it didn't sound right. Sure enough, more lies. Thanks for jumping on this, TC. One of the biggest mistakes John Kerry ever made was not to react immediately and forcefully to the Swift Boat Veterans attack on him. He let that poison stew for weeks before addressing it. Too late! People had way too much time to be sucked in by the repetition. Answer lies immediately with not just the truth, but by shining a light on the hypocrisy, like TC did, mentioning Trump's military dodge. I remind everyone - we've never seen the medical record or X-rays showing heel spurs. I am an internal medicine physician, and I know quite well that heel spurs are often without symptoms, and are usually managed quite easily with steroid injections, heel cups and/or a minor surgical procedure, which would be done if they didn't respond to conservative care and were interfering with walking, none of which was ever mentioned. According to a HuffPost article 11/3/2016, the U.S. Army lists heel spurs as a potential cause for “rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction into military service.” Note that: "potential" cause. It depends upon whether the heel spur (with associated inflammation of the related part of the sole, called plantar fasciitis) “interferes with the satisfactory performance of military duties, or prevents the wearing of military footwear.” There is no evidence of any kind indicating that any heel spurs Trump had would interfere with military duties or the wearing of military footwear. Besides, per the HuffPost article, Trump called his heel spurs "minor" and "temporary." Knowing what a self-serving liar Trump is, and his scorn for the military, I call bullsh--." So, the hypocrisy of Vance questioning Walz' military service while worshipping the ground Trump walks on is repulsive.
On CNN today, the host said that the order for the deployment for Walz' unit to go to Iraq or Afghanistan (I forget which it was) did not issue until Walz had been out of the Army National Guard for 2-months. As I was listening to Vance make these accusations, I could just feel that it was dishonest, that it didn't sound right. Sure enough, more lies. Thanks for jumping on this, TC. One of the biggest mistakes John Kerry ever made was not to react immediately and forcefully to the Swift Boat Veterans attack on him. He let that poison stew for weeks before addressing it. Too late! People had way too much time to be sucked in by the repetition. Answer lies immediately with not just the truth, but by shining a light on the hypocrisy, like TC did, mentioning Trump's military dodge. I remind everyone - we've never seen the medical record or X-rays showing heel spurs. I am an internal medicine physician, and I know quite well that heel spurs are often without symptoms, and are usually managed quite easily with steroid injections, heel cups and/or a minor surgical procedure, which would be done if they didn't respond to conservative care and were interfering with walking, none of which was ever mentioned. According to a HuffPost article 11/3/2016, the U.S. Army lists heel spurs as a potential cause for “rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction into military service.” Note that: "potential" cause. It depends upon whether the heel spur (with associated inflammation of the related part of the sole, called plantar fasciitis) “interferes with the satisfactory performance of military duties, or prevents the wearing of military footwear.” There is no evidence of any kind indicating that any heel spurs Trump had would interfere with military duties or the wearing of military footwear. Besides, per the HuffPost article, Trump called his heel spurs "minor" and "temporary." Knowing what a self-serving liar Trump is, and his scorn for the military, I call bullsh--." So, the hypocrisy of Vance questioning Walz' military service while worshipping the ground Trump walks on is repulsive.
Thank you for the science and nuance behind this. Very helpful!