http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/02/12/the-state-of-the-man-who-killed-bin-laden-is Comments On: The State of the Man Who Killed bin Laden Is... by Eli Sanders en-us Copyright 2013 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:01 -0700 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:30:00 -0700 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss
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Posted by yucca flower]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:44:25 -0800 The Stranger Posted by lee harris]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:10:34 -0800 The Stranger Posted by watchout5]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:09:47 -0800 The Stranger
On CNN some years back, they broadcasted an audio of Osama claiming he had nothing to do with the attacks on 9/11.

We still haven't seen any valid proof otherwise --- unless you are somehow privy to it, Eli?

What's with stating (highly questionable) assumptions as fact?

Is this some new kind of pseudo-newsy bullcrap?
Posted by sgt_doom]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:04:35 -0800 The Stranger
He has 5+ years of free, no questions asked healthcare (and then more depending on situation and current income at that time) through the VA.

Yes, it makes for great headlines, though, doesn't it!

http://twitchy.com/2013/02/12/lying-liar…
Posted by jrg]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:30:01 -0800 The Stranger
http://www.stripes.com/blogs/the-rupture…

"""[Esquire reporter Bronstein] said there wasn’t space in the article to explain that the former SEAL’s lack of healthcare was driven by an ignorance of the benefits to which he is entitled.

“That’s a different story,” Bronstein said in a phone interview with Stars and Stripes about what he omitted from the article."""

That different story would have some credibility with me. It was a LONG article too, there's no way there wasn't room to put in a sentence about how he is entitled to some care.
Posted by Michael H.]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:09:13 -0800 The Stranger Posted by treehugger]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:44:28 -0800 The Stranger Posted by tiktok]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:16:19 -0800 The Stranger Posted by rummy42]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:39:09 -0800 The Stranger
But it can be hard for veterans due to the fact that they do not have the neat, tidy certifications and degrees that so many companies require.

But my understanding of the situation is that there are certain benefits that can be accessed ater 16 years, which includes a small pension and VA benefits, which would include health care.

Posted by Theodore Gorath]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:39:00 -0800 The Stranger Posted by gloomy gus]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:32:25 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Tym Eyeman]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:26:44 -0800 The Stranger
the deal is 20 years, and you get a pension & health care for life. he took the deal.

it wasn't a good deal.


Posted by Max Solomon]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:21:00 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Cato the Younger Younger]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:45:06 -0800 The Stranger
It's like reporters are exaggerating things!
Posted by OOF POOF]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:34:41 -0800 The Stranger
AS WELL as continuing on VA benefits for 5 years, which then goes to income based after that.

He could have also requested Desk duty or gone to reserves, there are always options what he could have done for his last 4 years before retirement.

That information is just a phone call away.

sigh.
Posted by Saribchan]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:26:57 -0800 The Stranger
But the truth is the guy's got almost no skills that translate to civilian jobs. After 10 years in they ought to get partial pensions. If you can have something to show for slinging boxes, you ought to have something to show for being a SEAL.
Posted by kalel80806]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:20:01 -0800 The Stranger