Tulsi Gabbard honors veterans by slamming politicians who use soldiers as ‘cannon fodder’ for power

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard recently tweeted in solidarity with veterans and criticized “neocon politicians” for using veterans as “cannon fodder for money and the power “.

The 42-year-old took to

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually to honor veterans of the United States armed forces.

Gabbard used the opportunity to send an important message, saying that politicians are “sending military men and women to fight in wars that are absolutely unnecessary.”

As we celebrate #VeteransDay and honor those who have served in our military, neoconservative politicians are sending our military men and women to fight in wars that are not absolutely necessary and could have been avoided; wars that were created or are being fought with the aim of increasing profits…

– Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) November 11, 2023

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Tulsi Gabbard Slams Politicians on Veterans Day

Gabbard, who had previously served in the U.S. Army, was furious at politicians who used veterans for their own gain.

In a tweet honoring veterans, Gabbard said: “As we celebrate #VeteransDay and honor those who have served in our military, neocon politicians are sending our military men and women to fight in wars that do not are not absolutely necessary and could have been avoided. »

She added: “Wars that were created or are being fought with the aim of increasing the profits of the military-industrial complex. These neoconservative politicians love to talk tough, because they are not the ones risking their lives, facing death, injury and grave sacrifice on the battlefield.”

Tulsi Gabbard lashed out at US politicians on Veterans Day (Getty Images)

The former Hawaii congresswoman was furious and pointed out that politicians were “using” her “brothers and sisters in uniform,” while reminding everyone that they are even forgotten when they come home from work.

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She continued: “They are using us, my brothers and sisters in uniform, our veterans, as cannon fodder, for money and power. It’s demonic. Worse yet, too many of our veterans returning from war are forgotten, uncared for, and they and their families are left behind. »

Tulsi Gabbard suggests a ‘right’ way to honor veterans

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Gabbard offered a solution to politicians to honor veterans appropriately.

She said: “The best and most important way to honor those who serve is to send them only into conflicts necessary to ensure the security and freedom of the American people and our country.

The Internet Agrees With Tulsi Gabbard on How to Honor Veterans

People online were happy to hear Gabbard talk about politicians’ treatment of veterans.

One said: “I can’t imagine the pain and disrespect soldiers must feel when they realize that politicians lied so they would have to go to war. They don’t question orders, they take their oaths seriously. And they are harmed even if they are not. Thank you for your service to this nation.

Another commented: “Well said. The U.S. government used interventionism and war as foreign policy tools. I wonder if the United States would have been more or less powerful today, economically and militarily, if it had not used these tactics?

I can’t imagine the pain and disrespect soldiers must feel when they realize that politicians lied so they would have to go to war. They don’t question orders, they take their oaths seriously. And they are harmed even if they are not. Thank you for your service to…

– Eyetea (@Eyetea42) November 11, 2023

Well said.
The U.S. government used interventionism and war as foreign policy tools. I wonder if the United States would have been more or less powerful today, economically and militarily, if it had not used these tactics?

– Eddie (@ICU1010) November 11, 2023

A third agreed: “Tulsi Gabbard is 100% right. Profits and war machine.

One user wanted Gabbard to return to politics in the future. “Thank you for your service.

I don’t always agree with your policies, but I have a lot of respect for defending your opinions even if I am against the party’s policies. You stay true to your beliefs. You have a true moral compass. I hope you return to politics in the future.

100% correct Tulsi Gabbard. Profits and war machine.

— Stephen W. Sweigart (@Swsmusic4W) November 12, 2023

Thank you for your service.
I don’t always agree with your policies, but I have a lot of respect for defending your opinions even if I am against the party’s policies. You stay true to your beliefs. You have a true moral compass. I hope you return to politics in the future.

– Klo2566 (@klo2566) November 11, 2023

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