570. OBlunder's Lips Keep Flapping in the Wind

When you haven't produced anything meaningful in 3.5 years, throw everything at the walls and see if it sticks. So is OBlunder's latest yap about the military GI Bill. After reading this article I still have no clue what he is talking about, but "his" media, the AP, had to get something out. While in the Navy I was given the responsibility of career counseling the last 6 months of my scheduled duty. As the career counselor, I helped individuals nearing their release date determine what was waiting for them outside the Navy, as well as, what can be gained by staying in the Navy. One of the topic was the GI Bill, which I also took advantage of. I always instructed the individuals on not only the availability, but also how to prepare BEFORE they got out. Maybe times have changed,  but I expect the career counseling still exists today in the different services. Thus, military personnel should be familiar with the opportunities. In addition to my counseling, the government and other sponsored agencies send GI Bill information out to individuals who have chosen to leave the military. So, what is OBlunder saying he will do? He already stated, according to the article, the VAST number of colleges "legitimately" pursue the individuals that served the country. Is that because the government guarantees the funds? Hardly! They will take the tuition from any source that pays it. They are simply showing and doing what they believe in -- reaching out to service members. So, OBlunder, give me examples, significant numbers of them, of who you are referring to who are going after the funds ONLY as you state. I am sure there are some less "credible" educational avenues that can be selected; yet, they may still be appropriate for the education a particular individual wants to pursue. Not everybody needs to go to Harvard with the GI Bill (CAN'T!). Some may simply want additional trade education, unrelated to a degree. I truly believe OBlunder is stretching the truth once again re the use of the GI Bill. If he really believed the way he states, why hasn't anything already been done in 3.5 years? Politics. Campaign time! Doesn't he have anything important to bring to the table? This a do-nothing "bill" from a do-nothing president and requires NO CONGRESSIONAL action. Only type he can get passed! Almost like passing gas.