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11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 05:23 PM Sep 2012

Ahhh, shit, Mitt! I apologize for once being part of that loser 47%. You see, rich boy ...

while you were bravely risking life and limb riding your fucking bicycle around France, trying to convince French people to stop drinking wine; I was kicking back in the A Shau Valley. I got nicked twice, Mitt. The first one was not much more than a flesh wound, but the second one damned near punched my ticket. I wound up at Walter Reed AMC, getting a little free health care and sucking on the government teat.
And can you believe it? Afterward, I was so fucking useless that I actually took advantage of my VA benefits and the GI Bill. I gradually healed, and thanks to the docs and nurses became as good as new. I went on to use my GI benefits to graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in education. (I got my Masters in Education from William and Mary on my own dime.)
I taught for 32 years, retired, and now substitute every day. By the way, I paid taxes in every one of those years. (Care to prove that you have done the same, asswipe?)
Kiss my ass, Romney. You're a lying, pampered, privileged, elitist, smegma smear. Nobody likes you, and nobody believes a word you say.

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Ahhh, shit, Mitt! I apologize for once being part of that loser 47%. You see, rich boy ... (Original Post) 11 Bravo Sep 2012 OP
I am honored to be the first rec. Brigid Sep 2012 #1
I am honored to be the 145th rec! calimary Sep 2012 #50
I'm honored to be the 209th rec Raksha Sep 2012 #59
I loved this post. Rider3 Sep 2012 #2
maybe it's time for a mass demonstration against Rom grasswire Sep 2012 #3
That is a great idea, I am really angry about him now. Tumbulu Sep 2012 #36
Big kickaroo for the unvarnished TRUTH! annabanana Sep 2012 #4
K&R treestar Sep 2012 #5
11 Bravo ... Auggie Sep 2012 #6
I wish DemKittyNC Sep 2012 #7
I agree with DemKittyNC...a truly great post... Stuart G Sep 2012 #34
You forgot to call him an "asswipe". Oh, wait, there it SDjack Sep 2012 #8
My darling wife calls it "gruntspeaK". 11 Bravo Sep 2012 #11
I'm afraid even gruntspeak may not be nasty enough to beac Sep 2012 #16
Sometimes only gruntspeak will do. n/t sarge43 Sep 2012 #70
K&R for your service and for an awesome post! ncgrits Sep 2012 #9
Stay TOUGH 11 Bravo Philosoraptor Sep 2012 #10
Righteous rant! Hell Hath No Fury Sep 2012 #12
Bravo!! number 11 Bravo Hutzpa Sep 2012 #13
Excellent idea, Hutzpa! nt Cha Sep 2012 #23
Please do this would spread far and wide leftylauren Sep 2012 #41
I would love to Hutzpa Sep 2012 #43
A-fucking-men. TahitiNut Sep 2012 #14
you are one of the heroes of your country riverbendviewgal Sep 2012 #15
But Romney was doing valuable work telling French people how they'd get their own planet! Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #17
The things that make me hate Mitt the most are his insults to my heroes, like you. Squinch Sep 2012 #18
Damn good post. klook Sep 2012 #19
Amazing post!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #20
BRAV-O, Bravo! Cha Sep 2012 #21
This plus 1000 AsahinaKimi Sep 2012 #32
Thanks 11 Bang. WestWisconsinDem Sep 2012 #22
Bravo - Thank you VERY much for your service (military and otherwise) to your country. LoisB Sep 2012 #24
Fuckin' A Bro.... Aviation Pro Sep 2012 #25
dont' sugar coat it Bravo! Just sayin... maffl Sep 2012 #26
Fugging great post malaise Sep 2012 #27
Hey Mitt, haydukelives Sep 2012 #28
Ew, I wouldn't let that creature any where near my booty tavalon Sep 2012 #56
Thank you Sekhmets Daughter Sep 2012 #29
BRAVO!!! blm Sep 2012 #30
Hey 11B I didn't know you went to UNC, did you spend time at Bragg? SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #31
Nah, I headed back home to Virginia to teach. But I still have a special place ... 11 Bravo Sep 2012 #33
You're James Taylor, Jr! If you don't get back often you should come on down! SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #38
I actually met JT's sister Kate long ago. As for the OBX, I've spent numerous summers ... 11 Bravo Sep 2012 #42
A wounded vet, AND a teacher? Double loser, sez Mittens. Faygo Kid Sep 2012 #35
I can't even afford a $5 a plate affair, had to ignore Obama's e-mails SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #39
Nothing more to be said. Awesome. LibDemAlways Sep 2012 #37
Lest anyone forget The Wizard Sep 2012 #40
He's a coward NEWYORKDEM Sep 2012 #45
Welcome to DU, NEWYORKDEM! gateley Sep 2012 #57
Thanks! NEWYORKDEM Sep 2012 #69
Great post NEWYORKDEM Sep 2012 #44
A Shau Valley: The Valley of the Shadow of Death DemoTex Sep 2012 #46
Wonderful post KT2000 Sep 2012 #47
Dude, you rock! LTR Sep 2012 #48
salute heaven05 Sep 2012 #49
Great post, my husband could write almost the same thing mountain grammy Sep 2012 #51
Rec. #173 - you should mail this to the NYT. nt TBF Sep 2012 #52
Love this post mikki35 Sep 2012 #53
I think everyone in the US was part of that 47% at one point in their lives TNLib Sep 2012 #54
RMoney, You're a lying, pampered, privileged, elitist, smegma smear. tavalon Sep 2012 #55
I'm hoping there are enough of you voting so those that are going through gateley Sep 2012 #58
I wish I could K&R x a zillion. Great post. n/t susanna Sep 2012 #60
. CheapShotArtist Sep 2012 #61
Congratulations to you in overcoming a set of obstacles I didn't have, HeiressofBickworth Sep 2012 #62
this 11 Charlie says... WooWooWoo Sep 2012 #63
I imagine jerks like Romney believe they are where they are deutsey Sep 2012 #64
thanks for your service in VM and in the classroom Doctor_J Sep 2012 #65
I take it, 11 Bravo, you don't like the guy? sarge43 Sep 2012 #66
SOCIALIST MEDICAL CARE!!! You parasite!!! ehrnst Sep 2012 #67
"right on bro" oldsarge54 Sep 2012 #68
K&R - Thank you. myrna minx Sep 2012 #71
A righteous rant! Mr. Nay, a Vietnam vet, also despises asswipes like Romney with the heat of Nay Sep 2012 #72
Thanks, 11 Bravo brush Sep 2012 #73
Love the smegma reference! George II Sep 2012 #74
miltary service freetrucker53 Sep 2012 #75
As witnessed by the Repugs killing a vet's job bill yesterday. (And welcome to DU!) 11 Bravo Sep 2012 #77
KnR --- Wish I could do this X 1,000!!! n/t Hepburn Sep 2012 #76
K & Fucking R! lonestarnot Sep 2012 #78
Great rant! Huge K&R yardwork Sep 2012 #79
Tell it, Brother Bravo, TELL IT! Raster Sep 2012 #80
Happy to have persons such as yourself on our side. hamsterjill Sep 2012 #81

calimary

(81,261 posts)
50. I am honored to be the 145th rec!
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 08:32 PM
Sep 2012

GREAT one! Says everything I'd say to wrongney. And he deserves every word!

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
3. maybe it's time for a mass demonstration against Rom
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 05:28 PM
Sep 2012

A moment where everyone goes outside and beats pans. Or wears armbands. Or something. All 'round the country.

That would be so cool.

DemKittyNC

(743 posts)
7. I wish
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 05:32 PM
Sep 2012

I could give you a hug! This is a powerful post and I really appreciate you taking the time to post it.

Stuart G

(38,427 posts)
34. I agree with DemKittyNC...a truly great post...
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:09 PM
Sep 2012

Thank youi for your service and strength...K and R.

SDjack

(1,448 posts)
8. You forgot to call him an "asswipe". Oh, wait, there it
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 05:46 PM
Sep 2012

is. Yes, you called him an "asswipe". Good post.

11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
11. My darling wife calls it "gruntspeaK".
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 05:57 PM
Sep 2012

Every now and then I'll go off, and she'll remind me, "Honey, that was a long time ago. You don't need to use gruntspeak." (God! I love that woman!)

beac

(9,992 posts)
16. I'm afraid even gruntspeak may not be nasty enough to
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:06 PM
Sep 2012

fully described the vileness that is Mittwit. A whole new vocabulary of swear words may be needed.



Great post, BTW!

 

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)
17. But Romney was doing valuable work telling French people how they'd get their own planet!
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:08 PM
Sep 2012

Now, who has served humanity more than Mitt? No one!

Squinch

(50,949 posts)
18. The things that make me hate Mitt the most are his insults to my heroes, like you.
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:09 PM
Sep 2012

Edited for grammar.

Cha

(297,211 posts)
21. BRAV-O, Bravo!
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:28 PM
Sep 2012

And, now the reCons of the Mitt mold have voted down giving VETS a JOBs Bill!

Brilliant Rant!

 

WestWisconsinDem

(127 posts)
22. Thanks 11 Bang.
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:28 PM
Sep 2012

God bless the infantry. You're the real deal. And would you mind if I borrowed "smegma smear" from time to time? I seem to find myself wanting for "just the right words" lately.

LoisB

(7,206 posts)
24. Bravo - Thank you VERY much for your service (military and otherwise) to your country.
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:30 PM
Sep 2012

Romney is not good enough to shine your boots.

Aviation Pro

(12,167 posts)
25. Fuckin' A Bro....
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:34 PM
Sep 2012

....fuck that fucking assclown.

Had the motherfucker served during that period there is no doubt in my mind that he would have been fragged.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
29. Thank you
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 06:46 PM
Sep 2012

For saying what so many of us are thinking. I lost a brother in 1969 in Nam...every time that ass wipe starts mouthing off about a "strong" neocon America I want to vomit. Not only was he an abject coward, he has raised 5, count 'em 5, sons who are also abject cowards....not one has ever worn the uniform.

Thank you for your service...both in the military and the school system.

SaveAmerica

(5,342 posts)
31. Hey 11B I didn't know you went to UNC, did you spend time at Bragg?
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:02 PM
Sep 2012

Did you stay in NC to teach?

And you can line up Romneys from here to eternity and they will never equal one 11B. I've put you in the 'gave above and beyond' category as Servicemember, Veteran, and teacher.

11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
33. Nah, I headed back home to Virginia to teach. But I still have a special place ...
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:06 PM
Sep 2012

in my heart for Chapel Hill (and North Carolina in general). And, oh yeah, GO TAR HEELS!

SaveAmerica

(5,342 posts)
38. You're James Taylor, Jr! If you don't get back often you should come on down!
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:20 PM
Sep 2012

Chill at the OBX, check your city out then hang a left to the mountains. Boone, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville are waiting to help you chill out!

Should we call you 11Moocher now?

11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
42. I actually met JT's sister Kate long ago. As for the OBX, I've spent numerous summers ...
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:40 PM
Sep 2012

at Manteo and Wanchese. (And I can't even guess how many times I've gone out of Oregon Inlet to snag some tuna.)

Faygo Kid

(21,478 posts)
35. A wounded vet, AND a teacher? Double loser, sez Mittens.
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:09 PM
Sep 2012

Hero to the rest of us who have never been to a $50,000 a plate GOP luncheon.

The Wizard

(12,545 posts)
40. Lest anyone forget
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:22 PM
Sep 2012

No one stopped Romney from going to Vietnam. Hell, that scumbag supported the war. What a fucking jerkoff. He needs a boot shoved up his ass. Fuck him and his off shore tax dodges. And for all of us who used the GI bill to get out of the stigma attached to Vietnam, Hey Mitt Romney, go fuck yourself.
How long would Mitt have lasted in Vietnam before he was handed a radio, map, compass and binoculars? And if that didn't work...................
The arrogant dick head just gets me torqued up.

 

NEWYORKDEM

(24 posts)
45. He's a coward
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:47 PM
Sep 2012

Mitt Romney would have us at war in a flash if he was President. Whose kids would he send, his????

No, ours.

The man is despicable.

 

NEWYORKDEM

(24 posts)
44. Great post
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:45 PM
Sep 2012

You just summed up everything perfectly about Romney.

Thank you for your service to our country, and in addition to that you have contributed to our country as an educator.

Romney is a nobody. Take away his money and his assets..and leave him with his brain and just the clothes on his back..then who is he? A big ZERO.

Thank you for your post.

DemoTex

(25,397 posts)
46. A Shau Valley: The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 07:54 PM
Sep 2012

You were in one badass place, my friend. I know. I flew many mission over the A Shau and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. So I too was once a 47%er!

LTR

(13,227 posts)
48. Dude, you rock!
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 08:08 PM
Sep 2012

You are a thousand times the man and American that the asswipe Romney is.

Want to know what patriotism is? It's not about waving flags and tying ribbons. It's not about voting Republican and listening to AM radio and Lee Greenwood. It's about the contributions you have made. I am proud to salute you!

 

heaven05

(18,124 posts)
49. salute
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 08:22 PM
Sep 2012

I salute you and I second the sentiment toward that rethug nominee. I am a forced retiree. Serious health problems or I would try to work somewhere, I can't. But I'm part of that 47% also. Social security and a small postal pension. I must be a real drain on society. Vietnam 68-69 AO around Saigon, Long Than, Zuan Loc, Bearcat.

mountain grammy

(26,620 posts)
51. Great post, my husband could write almost the same thing
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 09:30 PM
Sep 2012

In fact, I think we'll work on a letter to the editor of our local right wing rag of a newspaper. Wonder if they'll print the word douchbag?

mikki35

(111 posts)
53. Love this post
Wed Sep 19, 2012, 11:29 PM
Sep 2012

This is danged near perfect - sums up nicely what we're all trying to say. And you did it with style....lol
Bravo, 11 Bravo - thanks for posting this.

TNLib

(1,819 posts)
54. I think everyone in the US was part of that 47% at one point in their lives
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 12:14 AM
Sep 2012

which is so baffling to me. Students, Seniors, Veterans ect, at some point most in people lives they didn't pay income tax. He wasn't just talking about 47% of America he was talking about everyone in America.

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
55. RMoney, You're a lying, pampered, privileged, elitist, smegma smear.
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 02:38 AM
Sep 2012

I really, really felt that needed to be put in a title bar.

gateley

(62,683 posts)
58. I'm hoping there are enough of you voting so those that are going through
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 03:17 AM
Sep 2012

their hell now can get the good care you received.

Thanks for all you've done.

HeiressofBickworth

(2,682 posts)
62. Congratulations to you in overcoming a set of obstacles I didn't have,
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 05:32 AM
Sep 2012

but, I think my story puts me in the 47%, too. My parents were not wealthy but were comfortable. Both my parents worked. I got my first job babysitting when I was 13. When I was 17 I went to work on weekends in a real estate office. I had neither the grades nor the money to attend college but I worked and took classes whenever I could. I got my first job in a law firm as a secretary and set out to read all the state law books in the office. My next job, I started reading case law. At my next job, my employer had faith in me and promoted me to paralegal. I continued to take classes (all at my own expense, by the way) until I became proficient in my work. I was asked to teach the paralegal studies program at the University of Washington which I did for five winter quarters. I then got a job with an engineering company and after 13 years, I retired at the age of 63. I'm now living on social security and medicare. Apparently all the years I worked, paid taxes and took classes to better myself count for nothing in the Romney world because, you see, I never got rich.

deutsey

(20,166 posts)
64. I imagine jerks like Romney believe they are where they are
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 05:59 AM
Sep 2012

because of some divine reward and the rest of us are being punished in some way for our laziness, sinfulness, etc.

If so, how do you get through to someone like that?

 

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)
65. thanks for your service in VM and in the classroom
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 06:21 AM
Sep 2012

both underpaid, thankless jobs that make you part of the group that Willard despises. My advice - hate him back.

Rec #217

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
66. I take it, 11 Bravo, you don't like the guy?
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 07:07 AM
Sep 2012

Here, have a seat next to me.

You've done more for this country and this world in one day than that creep has done his entire life. And thank you.

oldsarge54

(582 posts)
68. "right on bro"
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 08:14 AM
Sep 2012

Dating myself a bit. Did pretty much the same thing only back wards, and they missed (not through any particular skill on my part), aircrew on C130 out of Tan san Nhut, beans and bullets delivery boy. Did 25 years with the AF, and taught in the southside. Just don't qualify for the 47%, because, like you, I've payed taxes the whole time.

Nay

(12,051 posts)
72. A righteous rant! Mr. Nay, a Vietnam vet, also despises asswipes like Romney with the heat of
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 09:50 AM
Sep 2012

a thousand suns.

brush

(53,777 posts)
73. Thanks, 11 Bravo
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 10:26 AM
Sep 2012

Love the post. Thanks for what you've given the country. By the way, you should think seriously about creating a character/s and writing more about your time in 'Nam, or just maybe some Elmore Leonard type books. You definitely know how to turn a phrase.

 

freetrucker53

(36 posts)
75. miltary service
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 10:53 AM
Sep 2012

If Mitt and Company take power they'll probably make wounded war veterans pay for their time recuperating in Walter Reed. Retroactively! And that military service disability? Puts them in the 47% of freeloaders in Mitts world. This new generation of Republicans will kick you when your down.

hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
81. Happy to have persons such as yourself on our side.
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 04:09 PM
Sep 2012

Thank you for your story, your service, and your continued resolve!

This is MY favorite part of your post:

"Kiss my ass, Romney. You're a lying, pampered, privileged, elitist, smegma smear. Nobody likes you, and nobody believes a word you say."

Couldn't have said it better myself!

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