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Paid Patriotism

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Author : James T. Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-04-14

Paid Patriotism written by James T. Bennett and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-14 with Business & Economics categories.

What does a nation owe its military veterans? Gratitude, esteem, land grants, medical care, pensions, higher education? Or is serving in the armed forces of one’s country an obligation to be undertaken without any expectation of compensation? If veterans are to receive government aid, should a distinction be made between those who served in wartime or faced enemy fire and those who saw neither war nor combat? These questions have been answered in varying ways by the American people and their elected representatives since the Revolutionary War. Paid Patriotism? explores the genesis and growth of soldiers’ pensions throughout the nineteenth century, the Bonus experiment after the First World War, the passage and consequences of the GI Bill of Rights, the growth of the nation’s system of veterans’ hospitals, the evolution of veterans’ programs during the Cold War and Vietnam, the post-9/11 GI Bill, and contemporary scandals and reform efforts within the veterans’ bureaucracy, from its promotion to a cabinet department to wrongdoing in the Veterans Health Administration. James T. Bennett examines the complex and politically charged history and heated present-day debate of what the late columnist William Safire called the “most sacred cow” in Washington: the veterans’ bureaucracy. In the end, the United States and its citizens owe veterans a debt. But how has and how should that debt be honored—and at what cost?

Tackling Paid Patriotism A Joint Oversite Report By Senator John Mccain And Senator Jeff Flake

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Author : United States Government US Senate
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-09-17

Tackling Paid Patriotism A Joint Oversite Report By Senator John Mccain And Senator Jeff Flake written by United States Government US Senate and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-17 with categories.

Dear Taxpayer, In 2013, a roaring crowd cheered as the Atlanta Falcons welcomed National Guard members who unfurled an American flag across the Georgia Dome's turf. Little did those fans-or millions of other Americans-know that the National Guard had actually paid the Atlanta Falcons for this display of patriotism as part of a $315,000 marketing contract. This unfortunate story is not limited to professional football, but is repeated at other professional and college sporting events around the nation. In fact, these displays of paid patriotism are included within the $6.8 million that the Department of Defense (DOD) has spent on sports marketing contracts since fiscal year 2012. Consider this: honoring five Air Force officers put $1,500 into the pockets of the LG Galaxy. In another example, taxpayers footed the $10,000 bill for an on-field swearing-in ceremony with the World Series finalist New York Mets. And the list goes on. By paying for such heartwarming displays like recognition of wounded warriors, surprise homecomings, and on-field enlistment ceremonies, these displays lost their luster. Unsuspecting audience members became the subjects of paid-marketing campaigns rather than simply bearing witness to teams' authentic, voluntary shows of support for the brave men and women who wear our nation's uniform. This not only betrays the sentiment and trust of fans, but casts an unfortunate shadow over the genuine patriotic partnerships that do so much for our troops, such as the National Football League's Salute to the Service campaign. While many professional sporting teams do include patriotic events as a pure display of national pride, this report highlights far too many instances when that is simply not the case. When our offices first discovered this practice, we sought to better understand it from DOD and introduced an amendment to the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act to end these taxpayers funded salutes to the troops. The United States Senate's oversight has worked. DOD has banned paid patriotism and the NFL has called on all clubs to stop accepting payment for patriotic salutes. However, more work remains. Despite our success curbing this inappropriate use of taxpayer funds, DOD still cannot fully account for the nature and extent of paid patriotism activities. In fact, more than a third of the contracts highlighted in this report were not included in DOD's list; instead, our offices discovered the additional contracts through our own investigative work. In the end, two-thirds of the contracts found by our offices or reported by DOD contained some form of paid patriotism. Direct and persistent sunlight is the best way to ensure that such activities are not continued. What follows is not an exhaustive list of all DOD sports marketing contracts, but a selection of clear examples where taxpayers-not the teams-paid for patriotism and VIP perks. It is time to allow major sports teams' legitimate tributes to our soldiers to shine with national pride rather than being cast under the pallor of marketing gimmicks paid for by American taxpayers.

Paid Patriotism

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Author : John Pierce Nields
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1922

Paid Patriotism written by John Pierce Nields and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1922 with Military pensions categories.

Running Interference

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Author : Irene Petteice
language : en
Publisher: Urlink Print & Media, LLC
Release Date : 2021-04-30

Running Interference written by Irene Petteice and has been published by Urlink Print & Media, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Is Colin Rand Kaepernick the good, or the bad guy? Only you can determine that answer after reading "Running Interference." He was adopted and raised by white parents and his lifestyle changed after meeting girlfriend, Nessa, Diab, a Muslim activist. He cost the NFL millions from loss of viewers when he disrespected our National Anthem. He invited his team mates to take a knee with him during the rendition of the National Anthem. Is the NFL just as culpable for not showing the Anthem on TV?

Social Problems In Popular Culture

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Author : Maratea, R. J.
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2016-09-28

Social Problems In Popular Culture written by Maratea, R. J. and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-28 with Social Science categories.

‘Popular culture’ is more than just a broad term for entertainment and frivolous diversions and is highly relevant to many aspects of society. In this exciting textbook, the authors offer insights into the important, but often overlooked, relationship between popular culture and social problems. Drawing on historical and topical examples, they apply an innovative theoretical framework to examine how facets of popular culture—from movies and music, to toys and games, as well as billboards, bumper stickers, and bracelets—shape how we think about, and respond to, social issues. Including student features and evocative case studies, this is the first book to make the link between popular culture and social problems and will help students understand the relationship between them. Deftly combining the fun and irreverence of popular culture with a critical scholarly inquiry, this timely book delivers an engaging account of how our interactions with popular culture matter more than we think!

The Life And Times Of John Wilkes M P Lord Mayor Of London And Chamberlain 2

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Author : Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888

The Life And Times Of John Wilkes M P Lord Mayor Of London And Chamberlain 2 written by Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with History categories.