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Oct 23 09 1:10 PM
StreetMutt wrote: KaylaBlueHorse wrote: StreetMutt wrote: That's her right to get mad at me. I'm not going to argue with her about it. I just appreciate she cares enough to be so vocal. If she wants, she totally believe that I know nothing of military families since my husband is coastie. It doesn't offend me. Some of us care plenty, and are vocal in loads of ways that reach beyond an internet horse forum's non horse side; we don't feel the need (or desire) to invite frustration. Just sayin... Anyway, I personally feel the frustration that huge segments of this population feel (military families, service members, and veterans make up a huge part of the populous), as well as the alienation that we have. Many of the things you mentioned as positives have been in the works for nearly a decade. About seven years ago, the military started reaching out to military families in all branches and encouraged them to share their suggestions in terms ways to make things easier. Huge numbers of surveys and meetings were held on bases across the country. I think it's important to note that these are things that were put into effect quite some time ago, and are finally coming to action. I'm sorry if you thought I meant you had to be vocal to care. I was just extended kudos to nola for expressing herself, not trying to say everyone should do it that way I absolutely agree. I wasn't trying to say "look at what Obama has done" or "look what the democratic congress has done." Nothing is done overnight (especially in regards to change!). But I had that convo this morning and I felt like there were so many positives that I didn't want them to get overlooked with all the current crises going on. The part at the bottom about when I heard Obama speak was supposed to be in addition to everything above. I hope no one thought I meant otherwise.
KaylaBlueHorse wrote: StreetMutt wrote: That's her right to get mad at me. I'm not going to argue with her about it. I just appreciate she cares enough to be so vocal. If she wants, she totally believe that I know nothing of military families since my husband is coastie. It doesn't offend me. Some of us care plenty, and are vocal in loads of ways that reach beyond an internet horse forum's non horse side; we don't feel the need (or desire) to invite frustration. Just sayin... Anyway, I personally feel the frustration that huge segments of this population feel (military families, service members, and veterans make up a huge part of the populous), as well as the alienation that we have. Many of the things you mentioned as positives have been in the works for nearly a decade. About seven years ago, the military started reaching out to military families in all branches and encouraged them to share their suggestions in terms ways to make things easier. Huge numbers of surveys and meetings were held on bases across the country. I think it's important to note that these are things that were put into effect quite some time ago, and are finally coming to action.
StreetMutt wrote: That's her right to get mad at me. I'm not going to argue with her about it. I just appreciate she cares enough to be so vocal. If she wants, she totally believe that I know nothing of military families since my husband is coastie. It doesn't offend me.
I absolutely agree. I wasn't trying to say "look at what Obama has done" or "look what the democratic congress has done." Nothing is done overnight (especially in regards to change!). But I had that convo this morning and I felt like there were so many positives that I didn't want them to get overlooked with all the current crises going on. The part at the bottom about when I heard Obama speak was supposed to be in addition to everything above. I hope no one thought I meant otherwise.
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