Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Feb 11, 2012 3:22am
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/10/navy-names-ship-after-gabrielle-giffords/?test=latestnews?test=latestnews
I don't understand this at all. What has she done in her life other than being shot? She hasn't done anything for the Navy as far as I've seen. Ugh this is what happens when you have political connections.
I don't understand this at all. What has she done in her life other than being shot? She hasn't done anything for the Navy as far as I've seen. Ugh this is what happens when you have political connections.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Feb 11, 2012 6:33am
She was for several years the only congressperson to have an active duty spouse and has been recognized as a longtime supporert of veterans and veteran issues. The support of veterans issues alone is enough to have her recognized by the Navy but I'm sure it didn't hurt that her husband was so accomplished.
Her Husband is a Naval Captain, Naval Pilot and NASA astronaut.
Her Husband is a Naval Captain, Naval Pilot and NASA astronaut.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Feb 11, 2012 6:37am
This from the IAVA Member Veterans shortly after Congresswoman Giffords was shot....
"... This past year, Giffords authored six critical bills addressing veterans’ transition home, mental health, housing for military families and upgrades to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Recently, Congresswoman Giffords introduced two key bills to fund scholarships for mental health professionals serving at Vet Centers and expand DoD/VA grants for nonprofits supporting active duty service members and their families...."
"... This past year, Giffords authored six critical bills addressing veterans’ transition home, mental health, housing for military families and upgrades to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Recently, Congresswoman Giffords introduced two key bills to fund scholarships for mental health professionals serving at Vet Centers and expand DoD/VA grants for nonprofits supporting active duty service members and their families...."
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Feb 11, 2012 7:40am
wasnt named after her husband....Con_Alma;1082800 wrote:She was for several years the only congressperson to have an active duty spouse and has been recognized as a longtime supporert of veterans and veteran issues. The support of veterans issues alone is enough to have her recognized by the Navy but I'm sure it didn't hurt that her husband was so accomplished.
Her Husband is a Naval Captain, Naval Pilot and NASA astronaut.
What about John Kerry, John McCain, Jim Webb, Sandy Adams? you know, actual veterans in congress.
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Sonofanump
Feb 11, 2012 8:18am
It will be a swift boat that will be named after him...Glory Days;1082811 wrote:What about John Kerry
brutus161
Posts: 1,686
Feb 11, 2012 8:24am
Right, but military spouses should be recognized for their efforts too. A military spouse is a thankless job.Glory Days;1082811 wrote:wasnt named after her husband....
What about John Kerry, John McCain, Jim Webb, Sandy Adams? you know, actual veterans in congress.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Feb 11, 2012 8:52am
they were married in 2007....he flew 2 shuttle missions after that and his role in the navy was probably minimal due to being in nasa. i wouldnt say she was much of a military spouse.brutus161;1082829 wrote:Right, but military spouses should be recognized for their efforts too. A military spouse is a thankless job.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Feb 11, 2012 8:55am
I was a bit surprised last night when I heard this as well. I thought that maybe there was more to the story as to why so I refrained from forming an opinion until I found out more.
It does seem kind of odd to have one named after her, that is for sure. I would think there are many more people who were much more deserving to have a ship named after her.
It does seem kind of odd to have one named after her, that is for sure. I would think there are many more people who were much more deserving to have a ship named after her.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Feb 11, 2012 2:24pm
I have empathy for the woman because she was shot and suffered profound brain trauma.
All that being said, Gabby Giffords has been a pawn to Barack Obama, the Democrats and the MSM. The media used her as the face of that tragedy on that day in an effort to blame it all on the Tea Party and Sarah Palin. Later, when the issue was boiling with the debt limit, Congresswoman Giffords was put on display coming back to the Conress floor in courageous fashion. It all makes me sick.
All that being said, Gabby Giffords has been a pawn to Barack Obama, the Democrats and the MSM. The media used her as the face of that tragedy on that day in an effort to blame it all on the Tea Party and Sarah Palin. Later, when the issue was boiling with the debt limit, Congresswoman Giffords was put on display coming back to the Conress floor in courageous fashion. It all makes me sick.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Feb 11, 2012 2:36pm
At the end of the day, who gives a shit?
I laugh at all you idiots who complain over stupid shit like this.
I laugh at all you idiots who complain over stupid shit like this.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Feb 11, 2012 5:45pm
Yea, no biggie from me.
It's a ship name, small potatoes in the grand scheme of things.
Ehh, whatever.
It's a ship name, small potatoes in the grand scheme of things.
Ehh, whatever.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Feb 11, 2012 5:47pm
hoops23;1082982 wrote:At the end of the day, who gives a shit?
I laugh at all you idiots who complain over stupid shit like this.
Reps when I get to a computer
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Feb 11, 2012 5:55pm
Surprised fly4fun hasn't moved this to the politics forum, but then maybe I am not.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Feb 11, 2012 6:05pm
I'm here to do it instead.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
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FairwoodKing
Posts: 2,504
Feb 11, 2012 6:49pm
I'm prejudiced in her favor. She is a big supporter of gay rights. God Bless Her!
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Feb 11, 2012 8:32pm
then why are you even posting on the OC since that theory applies to 99% of everything posted?hoops23;1082982 wrote:At the end of the day, who gives a shit?
I laugh at all you idiots who complain over stupid shit like this.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Feb 11, 2012 9:06pm
People who are in the Navy actually care...hoops23;1082982 wrote:At the end of the day, who gives a ****?
I laugh at all you idiots who complain over stupid **** like this.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Feb 11, 2012 9:08pm
That's true but they have no idea what really goes on during deployments and I feel bad for them. Let's just put it this way I'd never marry a Navy guy. Not saying all Navy guys but I'd say 80% are POS.brutus161;1082829 wrote:Right, but military spouses should be recognized for their efforts too. A military spouse is a thankless job.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Feb 11, 2012 9:17pm
I thought you said before that you prefer pu$$y? Have you become a switch hitter?Ytowngirlinfla;1083289 wrote:That's true but they have no idea what really goes on during deployments and I feel bad for them. Let's just put it this way I'd never marry a Navy guy. Not saying all Navy guys but I'd say 80% are POS.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Feb 11, 2012 9:20pm
I've always been a switch hitter. But never dating a girl again. Girls are crazy haha.Footwedge;1083298 wrote:I thought you said before that you prefer pu$$y? Have you become a switch hitter?
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Feb 11, 2012 9:30pm
Glory Days;1083257 wrote:then why are you even posting on the OC since that theory applies to 99% of everything posted?
All of the other forums are bullshit by nature/design. Politics is generally actually serious, and the petty shit whined over makes for great entertainment, especially drunk
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Feb 11, 2012 9:34pm
LOL. Thanks for serving the country. Oh...in general, your take on girls is spot on! LOL.Ytowngirlinfla;1083299 wrote:I've always been a switch hitter. But never dating a girl again. Girls are crazy haha.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Feb 11, 2012 9:38pm
This I know all too well...Footwedge;1083315 wrote:LOL. Thanks for serving the country. Oh...in general, your take on girls is spot on! LOL.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Feb 11, 2012 9:39pm
She is being recognized by the Navy for the work she has done for veterans benefits and as a legislator who was supportive of the military.Glory Days;1082811 wrote:wasnt named after her husband....
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Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Feb 11, 2012 9:46pm
Still total BS. There are a lot more deserving people. I had never heard of her prior to being shot and I follow politics pretty closely.Con_Alma;1083318 wrote:She is being recognized by the Navy for the work she has done for veterans benefits and as a legislator who was supportive of the military.