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JustABozoOnThisBus

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11. I'm a veteran, but not eligible to join VFW.

Reply to KS Toronado (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 16, 2021, 09:26 AM

Jul 2021

I never had the "privilege" of serving in a conflict zone. I thought VFW required service in a war zone.

My American Legion hall is a good source for cheap but ok burgers and cheap cold beer. And for hearing right-wing opinions on everything. I can take that place if I limit my visits to a few times a year.

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"The hell with the vaccine, I'd love to give the hospital all my savings." [View all] KS Toronado Jul 2021 OP

Well Done! leftieNanner Jul 2021 #1

You may be right, but one may be surprised at how many of them don't have the resources to SWBTATTReg Jul 2021 #2

Good Point leftieNanner Jul 2021 #3

None of the 3 anti-vaxers are veterans, late 40's early 50's KS Toronado Jul 2021 #4

Oh, that does make a difference! leftieNanner Jul 2021 #5

Makes no sense to me why a non-vet would want to join a VFW. GoodRaisin Jul 2021 #6

drinks are cheap onethatcares Jul 2021 #7

It's kind of like a country club without the golf course KS Toronado Jul 2021 #8

It sounds nice. GoodRaisin Jul 2021 #9

Only ones full of tRumpers are in the towns that voted 100% for him KS Toronado Jul 2021 #10

My area is a little different situation due to the nature of it's ideological make up. GoodRaisin Jul 2021 #15

I'm a veteran, but not eligible to join VFW. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2021 #11

If they ever did require service in a war zone, and they might have.... KS Toronado Jul 2021 #13

Insurance should stop covering unvaccinated people. Johnny2X2X Jul 2021 #12

Good one, and your later thought is even better. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #14