Profile: ErnestJohnson
 
 
 
   
 
"Life is short so overdo everything and enjoy it" - me
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I have completed four years in the military and 2 deployments, in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The news and media does not always put out the issues that many of us soldiers think about, the 2 or 3 star retired general that talks on TV does not really know whats going on he doesnt know what the soldiers need its thewho know this. They always candycoat everything to make it sound better than it is or a nice spin on it. I'm here to tell the truth and help filter through all the BS and double talk. 

 

I now go to Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, CT, and coordinate veterans on campus.

 

I feel strongly that America should withdraw its troops from Iraq, its time for the Iraqis to do thier job and put the country back together we cant hold their hands forever

 

I am a registered Democrat and support Obama.

 

I do have questions for all the candidates about financial support and resources for young vets to attend school.

 

Check out my blog for more on how the war has impacted me.

 

 

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'I Didn't Expect To Get Attacked The First Day In'
Ernest Johnson, 23, hadn't even been issued a weapon when the airport he was waiting in came under attack. (3.19.08)
Tags: iraq war   MTV Think   mtvU   soldiers   Choose Or Lose Presents Obama...   ...
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by  MTVNews on march 20, 2008
 
   
 
News: 'Heroes With Issues': The Stories Be...
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will talk with eight Iraq-war veterans for "Choose or Lose Presents Clinton & Obama Answer Young Veterans" -- here are the vets...
Tags: war   president   candidate   Iraq   Barack Obama   Hillary Clinton   Veteran...
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by  MTVNews on march 19, 2008
 
   
 
News: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Sit Do...
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton sat down with veterans to address post-war illness, exit strategies and more for an MTV forum, which premieres Thursday.
Tags: Barack Obama   Hillary Clinton   Iraq Vets   Exit Strategies   MTV Forum   ...
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by  MTVNews on march 18, 2008
 
   
 
News: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton To Ad...
MTV will host an Iraq war dialogue with Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and young veterans on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET.
Tags: election   candidate   Iraq   Barack Obama   Choose Or Lose   Dialogue   ...
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by  MTVNews on march 17, 2008
 
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