Veterans who died homeless, wronged by the V.A. or "on a waiting list," must be turning in their graves at the thought that those who failed them are receiving congratulations on their "achievements."  If you happen to grieve for such veterans, the handshake between the V.A.'s past and present will make your blood boil. While the V.A., VSOs, and the American Legion are discreet about the event, ex-V.A. secretary McDonald brags about the unveiling of his portrait to anybody who will listen.  In his blog post from October 25, 2019, McDonald spares no detail of the ceremony in his honor and rejoices over V.A. secretary Willkie's "complimentary" and "generous" comments.  And voilà, Mr. Willkie: Donald Trump's "you are fired!" suddenly has less meaning. McDonald, who undoubtedly fancies himself as a connoisseur of art (during his reign, the V.A. blew millions on artwork), thanked the...(Read Full Post)