My own son serves. We were teachers and we couldn’t afford to send him to college. So he carries a gun for the US Army in exchange for an education.
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A friend of mine knew he wouldn't get a job in the field we studied, so he joined the Army so they'd pay off his student loans. That was 20 years ago. He spent time in Iraq, but fortunately he was in one of the better areas of the country while he was there.
jun 22, 2025, 11:13 pm • 1 0 • view
I hope he is in a “safe” place. You and your soldier son are in this retired teacher’s thoughts.
jun 23, 2025, 1:01 am • 0 0 • view
Kudos for him utilizing it, Tuition Assistance is legit free money, assuming his CO or unit gives him the time to do it while he's in.
jun 22, 2025, 10:33 pm • 3 0 • view
Community college anyone? You don’t have to join the army. My mom worked at a factory and I didn’t need to go to the army for an education. Bad argument.
jun 23, 2025, 1:48 pm • 0 0 • view
Meanwhile, we send almost $4 billion in military aid to Israel year after year. Israel. Where college tuitions and healthcare are HEAVILY subsidized by the govt. Our politicians would rather enrich themselves by helping Israel commit genocide instead of helping Americans have a better life.
jun 23, 2025, 12:44 am • 2 1 • view
Wait you saying doge didn't cancel the aid to Israel?
jun 23, 2025, 4:07 pm • 1 0 • view
Funny how Elon missed such a huge number on the spreadsheet. He could've spared deleting so many other line items instead. But apparently, it's "Israel First".
jun 23, 2025, 5:07 pm • 0 0 • view
Shameful
jun 23, 2025, 5:14 pm • 1 0 • view
We are all very grateful for you sons service and wish the commander in chief was worthy of the title. 🙏🇺🇸
jun 22, 2025, 10:38 pm • 7 0 • view
2 of my 3 sons got their college educations (and, in 1 case, an advanced degree) via the military. 1 son is still serving as a Lt. Col; the other did his 4 years and got out. Much of America has no clue about the realities of military life & the effects on the families.
jun 23, 2025, 2:09 am • 2 1 • view
I’ve been thinking about your post re. the “USA” map…I live in San Diego & 40% of the county voted for the 🍊 tyrant! I was like 😳. It’s a nationwide problem (not red/blue). I think our only way out of this is to increase the # of reps in the house (<1,200)— outcomes are better when with more voices.
jun 24, 2025, 4:28 am • 0 0 • view
So did I, and then got my M.S. and a decent life without debt. It can be done!
jun 23, 2025, 3:38 pm • 0 0 • view
I did the same....but i knew from the days of Vietnam i was going to serve. There were 5 military members in my immediate family.....and we call it a weapon because it has the power to take lives.
jun 22, 2025, 10:35 pm • 3 0 • view
I appreciate when you post these reminders. I hate that we have gotten to the point where we talk red state and blue state so much. There are lore republicans in California and more democrats in Texas than many other states combined.
jun 23, 2025, 12:06 am • 2 0 • view
Thank you for your support of his service. This is a challenging time for all of us who served and those who continue to serve. I appreciate his courage. I appreciate your commitment.
jun 22, 2025, 10:32 pm • 9 0 • view
May he stay safe. 🙏💗🙏
jun 23, 2025, 12:40 am • 0 0 • view
Mine too. Turns 21 July 7.
jun 23, 2025, 2:34 am • 2 0 • view
"So he carries a gun for the US Army in exchange for an education." I'm sure you're aware of this, but I think it still needs to be explicitly said. This is a damning indictment of the American system.
jun 22, 2025, 10:57 pm • 145 1 • view
Damn straight. It was the same for me and many others.
jun 23, 2025, 2:46 pm • 1 0 • view
Our other son had his head beaten in for five years playing football on scholarship. Yes, this is an indictment on the funding we stripped from higher education over the decades.
jun 22, 2025, 11:05 pm • 137 1 • view
It's going to get much worse
jun 23, 2025, 1:09 am • 2 0 • view
This is an indictment on how the people at the top of the food chain use their money and power to influence congress to shit on the people that make this country great.
jun 23, 2025, 2:05 am • 2 0 • view
I am so thankful we were able to move to MN where kids have the possibility to get a state funded associates degree. I hope with everything that I have that we are able to keep this up. College should be free for every child across the nation.
jun 22, 2025, 11:32 pm • 67 1 • view
CT started that too. It's awesome.
jun 23, 2025, 4:41 am • 2 0 • view
As a former k12 and college professor...yes.
jun 22, 2025, 11:49 pm • 23 0 • view
What is this crap? Tim Walz fault! 😜
jun 23, 2025, 2:31 am • 1 0 • view
I LOVE WALZ! He takes so much crap from the constituents who have benefited the most from the legislation passed by Dems. None of them realize how expensive it is to live in a red state and not get any benefits in return. It’s infuriating that 48% of the people want to shout themselves in the foot.
jun 23, 2025, 2:38 am • 10 0 • view
*shoot* not shout
jun 23, 2025, 2:40 am • 2 0 • view
Yep
jun 23, 2025, 2:40 am • 1 0 • view
Yes. It is.
jun 22, 2025, 11:48 pm • 1 0 • view
There are many indictments of the US system!
jun 22, 2025, 11:06 pm • 1 1 • view
And I'm sure you can think of many similar indictments of the Canadian system. No nation state in the colonial anglosphere has much of a leg to stand on here even though the US is the most egregious example
jun 22, 2025, 11:14 pm • 1 1 • view
Fascism
jun 22, 2025, 11:38 pm • 0 0 • view
His service will be an asset if he goes into politics. As my Sen. Kelly says, the people who have served are less likely to support bombing than those who didn't.
jun 23, 2025, 12:33 am • 0 0 • view
Godspeed.
jun 23, 2025, 1:08 am • 0 0 • view
We’ve all been shoved into these boxes where we don’t belong, some much more than others and all since January. You’re doing an amazingly incredible job and making us aware of what goes on in your state-so grateful to your son, so proud of you, thank you!
jun 23, 2025, 12:40 am • 4 1 • view
Please thank him for his service.
jun 23, 2025, 12:55 am • 0 0 • view
My dad did this and it made life better for me and my siblings. It just shouldn't be necessary.
jun 22, 2025, 11:15 pm • 6 0 • view
I’m sorry your child has to do this for an education. Nobody should have to sell their body to the gov just to be educated
jun 23, 2025, 4:43 pm • 1 0 • view
I hope he's safe.
jun 23, 2025, 5:33 pm • 0 0 • view
That's admirable from one perspective, but also genuinely sad. I hope he chooses well, if the time comes. I hope he comes home to you.
jun 22, 2025, 11:51 pm • 1 0 • view
It is tough being blue in red places and it has to be extra hard when you are personally so invested in fighting the good fight. I'm just one little person but I see you. You inspire me & give me hope. Thank you.
jun 23, 2025, 3:55 pm • 0 0 • view
It is the route out of poverty, small towns, mediocre education, and racial limitations for so many people. I did not know this until I moved to a rural area. The divisions in the country are not simple. The continued effort to make it simple doesn't help anyone.
jun 22, 2025, 10:47 pm • 7 0 • view
Not to mention forced indoctrination through religion and suppressed information. I am so thankful every day that I was able to move to a blue state. Their rural areas are often very right leaning because of the previously mentioned issues
jun 22, 2025, 11:26 pm • 3 1 • view
Please thank your son for his service from grandma Jen. You must be a proud mama.
jun 22, 2025, 10:33 pm • 9 0 • view