Pin-Stripe Patronage…………. Congresswomen Duckworth , was brilliant and brings to mind the fact that she is a real war hero. As a captain and pilot, her helicopter was shot down over Iraq and she lost both of her legs and use of her right arm. In this video she is addressing a man named Castillo . Mr. Castillo is an example of what is known as "pin-stripe patronage", which is not confined to just Chicago . In this system we create welfare for the rich by providing special contracts and government work for those who are connected and contributors to whomever is in power. Mr. Castillo ’s business received $500 million dollars in federal business because he claimed he was a disabled veteran. Mr. Castillo’s injury consists of hurting his foot while playing football at an elite college prep school! He never served a day in the service of his country, but he claimed playing football at a college prep ROTC was the same as an injury in combat! This is unbelievable and infuriating beyond belief. Watch what Duckworth says to Mr. Castillo, who has made millions from his "disabled veteran status", while real disabled veterans live under viaducts and in alleys because of what they saw or did in the defense of this nation. upworthy/whats-the-worst-thing-you-could-say-to-a-congresswoman-who-lost-her-legs-in-battle-found-it?g=2
Posted on: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 14:59:12 +0000
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