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why? What about all of the other unemployed people? bowens43 Jan 2013 #1
it's not that it's more important WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #2
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Great post WooWooWoo, thank you Nika Jan 2013 #59
Because chances are they got fucked over worse than the people who stayed home? Democracyinkind Jan 2013 #3
"On the long list of the people whom we totally fucked over..." CE5 Jan 2013 #10
Yeah, beacause the poor fucks we sent over there are to blame Democracyinkind Jan 2013 #17
This statement sums it all up... KansDem Jan 2013 #22
Besides the tax break? JoeyT Jan 2013 #47
I wonder what sort of tax break Wal Mart was able to create Earth_First Jan 2013 #4
they might get $700 million WooWooWoo Jan 2013 #5
...and there it is! Earth_First Jan 2013 #7
YES_ it is per veteran James48 Jan 2013 #8
what kind of hourly wage are they going to get? Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #12
Most Wal-mart employees start around $8.35/ hour James48 Jan 2013 #30
Word!! And I hope they don't SaveAmerica Jan 2013 #54
How about we give that $7000 to each of our Vets and Autumn Jan 2013 #56
This reminds me of the inner-city "fresh foods" meme that WalMart was pushing a year ago leveymg Jan 2013 #31
haven't they been through enough? Skittles Jan 2013 #6
My thought exactly ... AnneD Jan 2013 #52
Yep. Very sad. OnionPatch Jan 2013 #57
Or their only other choice.... AnneD Jan 2013 #61
Don't our veterans deserve better than minimum wage jobs with no benefits? Scuba Jan 2013 #9
As do all our workers Cobalt Violet Jan 2013 #19
How much more is the public Treasury supposed to subsidize WalMart's low-wage biz model? leveymg Jan 2013 #34
The real outrage is that Walmart and McDonalds hiring now makes the news Cynicus Emeritus Jan 2013 #40
+1 Scuba Jan 2013 #41
So, our veterens haven't been Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #11
seriously.. but if this is part of a white house deal, maybe that's also been negotiated? Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #13
It's a win-win for this admiinstration. Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #14
They probably have more than 100,000 employee turnover every year. Fuddnik Jan 2013 #15
Don't you just love the Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #18
At least they can send them to the VA for health-care instead of the Medicaid line. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2013 #51
They have veteran benefits redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #16
Yep liberal N proud Jan 2013 #20
Many do not receive veterans benefits. Those who are discharged healthy, with fewer than 20 years.. Scuba Jan 2013 #21
This right here Tanta Jan 2013 #45
Can you please tell me how you are eligible for these benefits? Scuba Jan 2013 #46
All post 911 vets get five years of free health care at the VA. Bozvotros Jan 2013 #53
Walmart likes people Turbineguy Jan 2013 #23
And are willing to take orders without questioning them. n/t OnlinePoker Jan 2013 #36
" veterans have a record of performance under pressure," formercia Jan 2013 #24
Soldiers secured oil to make their foreign made junk. They should get stock options. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #25
I don't have much use for Walmart, however, I never thought an aspect til someone here reminded me- graham4anything Jan 2013 #26
Why Does This Offer Only Apply During His Or Her First Twelve Months Off Active Duty..... global1 Jan 2013 #27
Because that's when they can get the corporate tax credit. James48 Jan 2013 #33
And since they'll make part time/min wage.... sofa king Jan 2013 #62
distribution centers....suck madrchsod Jan 2013 #28
Once again, corporate leeches decide to insult the American Citizenry... BlueNoteSpecial Jan 2013 #29
NO_ It's not $7,000 corporate tax credit per veteran James48 Jan 2013 #32
That link says they have to have started work before Jan 1 2013 OnlinePoker Jan 2013 #37
When your done suppressing indigenous populations for Chevron. raouldukelives Jan 2013 #35
"... some will be employed in distribution centers," mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2013 #38
Another craven scheme to inoculate WallMart from criticism for being biggest retailer of FailureToCommunicate Jan 2013 #39
At substandard wages in non-full time positions... Javaman Jan 2013 #42
And underpay them and not give them med insurance. nt valerief Jan 2013 #43
Perfect job for your returning Middle East war veteran with PTSD, post concussive injuries Bozvotros Jan 2013 #48
Of course they are SwankyXomb Jan 2013 #49
Poor veterans. Haven't they suffered enough?? Fearless Jan 2013 #50
X-Posted to Veterans OswegoAtheist Jan 2013 #55
Let'em eat cake... windowpilot Jan 2013 #58
I dunno if this relates to today's combat veterans, but... Bigmack Jan 2013 #60
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