'Beneath contempt': Iraq vet J.R. Salzman told he lost arm because of Bush and not doing his job

Doug P. | 10:14 PM on June 15, 2014

Iraq War veteran and wounded warrior J.R. Salzman has been a vocal critic of President Obama’s handling of the situation in Iraq so far:

https://twitter.com/jrsalzman/status/477285790997696513

A Twitter user with a bio claiming he’s a veteran, Hillary 2016 supporter and wants people to “get covered” made this vile remark:

@jrsalzman you got your arm blown off cause of #BushCheneyLies
Iraq not our problem, If you had done your job you would still have your arm

— Unite & Resist (@mikeejoe) June 15, 2014

What a horrible, disrespectful thing to say.

https://twitter.com/jrsalzman/status/478313283444019201

The remark sparked support for Salzman and anger toward the tweeter:

@jrsalzman @mikeejoe It takes a really shallow a-hole to have that opinion.

— AstrO (@Mi_Astronauta) June 15, 2014

@jrsalzman @mikeejoe I can tell you right now he doesn't represent Texas. Thank you for your service.

— Brad Hempel (@BradHempel) June 15, 2014

@jrsalzman @mikeejoe Wow. So sorry you have to read complete SHIT like that, JR.

— ? Belle McSassybutt ? (@MyBamaBelle528) June 15, 2014

@jrsalzman @mikeejoe I've seen some very wrong crap in here. This is the first to bring me to report abusive behavior

— Marty (@woodyfarley) June 15, 2014

@jrsalzman @Chris_1791 @mikeejoe It's easy for him to be an asshole from the security of his Mommy's basement. Unreal.

— Whatever (@DRussell76) June 15, 2014