Abandoned warriors Who's most to blame for VA's widespread mistreatment of vets? Republicans, for pressuring for budget cuts George W. Bush, because he sent so many soldiers to sacrifice their lives and health in needless wars The bad economy. It's forcing everyone to cut corners and do more with less Low-level administrators trying to cover up their failure to do their jobs A few bad-apple bureaucrats Veterans themselves for relying on government-supplied health care VA Undersecretary for Health Dr. Robert Petzel VA Secretary Eric Shinseki I blame the VA for the VA's failure to treat soldiers properly The American people for only giving lip service to caring about vets Democrats, the same people who suppress the military vote every election Congress, for not doing more to protect our veterans over the years that this abuse has been happening Valerie Jarrett, because she sets Obama's agenda and priorities President Obama. This is just the latest case in his epic war on the military It's a failure of leadership at every level Other View Results Loading ...