On Behalf of Our Nation's Veterans

Due to extraordinary circumstances, I apologize for not posting the following earlier than today. 

On behalf of our nation, our veterans have protected us from all enemies both foreign and domestic, including those that have paid the ultimate price, their lives, or incurred disabilities that they have to either endure or overcome, with due and earned respect, tomorrow is a national holiday=Veterans Day. 

So, to all to all my fellow vets, below of list of some of the known discounts offered and known to me at the time of this writing.

Finally, we veterans thank the merchants listed below that give recognition to those veterans.  And humbly request other corporations and companies follow their lead and actively promote and market to this deserving group of individuals the same kind of recognition.

 If any vet knows or is aware of other veteran discounts offered, that are substantial, please send an email to my personal attention at tscherer4@centurylink.net  Keeping my promise-hoping others do the same, not just tomorrow but every day.

Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies

Restaurants:

Applebees-All veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu at Applebee's on Veterans Day

Chili's-Veterans and active duty dine for free from a special limited six item menu on Veterans Day.

Golden Corral-Golden Corral Restaurants' Military Appreciation Monday free dinner will be available on November 15, from 5 to 9 P.M. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.  (Good deal for a dinner after Veterans Day).

Hooters-All Veterans and active duty eat free.  The free entrees must be selected from a special Veterans Day menu.

Krispy Kreme-All active-duty, retirees & veterans get a free doughnut on Veterans Day.  Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating. (Why would some do it, and others dishonor vets by not?).

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants-Participating Restaraunts offer a complimentary entree to vetws from a special menu on a space available basis, online reservations are highly recommended.  (This one makes me wonder-too many maybe's in this one to merely state we are not participating). 

Outback Steakhouse-Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary Bloomin' Onion and non-alcoholic beverage on Veterans Day.

UNO Chicago Grill-UNO is offering a Buy One Get One free offer to Service members or Veterans with a military or veteran I.D., or in uniform or with a photo of themselves in uniform.  The Veterans Day BOGO offer includes a free entree or individual pizza with the purchase of an entree or pizza of equal or greater strength.

Texas Roadhouse-Free meal  from openning until 4pm on Veterans Day.  Call ahead to your local resteraunt for more information.  (Why do we have to call?  Either we get a free meal or we do not?)  (Another condition that I do not like, giving them the excuse to state we are the one participating).

T.G.I. Friday's-Veterans and Service members Buy One get one free from Nov. 11-14. Contact your nearest location for more details on their Veterans Day BOGO offer.

Retail:
The Dollar General-Veterans, Service members (Active, Guard and Reserve), and their immediate families will receive a 10-percent discount with a Veterans Day coupon. The coupon may be found in store circular ads or by asking a sales associate.

Home Depot-Offers a 10% discount to all veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Lowe's-All  veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.  The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.  (Note: I get a 10-per cent discount every time I shop at Lowe's.  It is not limited to these 3 days to the best of my knowledge). 

Sam's Club-Sam's gives away 36,000 Hugo Canes on Veterans Day to military veterans in need of mobility assistance.  Sam's Club will require membership for this offer, but proof of service may be necessary. 

Amazon.com-Free-Veterans Day Hone MP3 download.  The album includes 12 songs by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Cabela's Outdoor Store-Offers their employee discount to all veterans, active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel Nov. 11-12.  Discounts vary from 5% ro 50% depending on the item. 

Build-a-Bear Workshop-Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Reserve Officer Traniing Corps, will recieve a 20% discount November 11-15 on any transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.  (But what about veterans? The holiday is Veterans Day-not Armed Forces Day).

Fashion Bug-20% off all plus-size and  isses clothing purchases with a copy of a military ID or spouse's military ID.  (What about the actual ID, and why do they want a copy of our  ID is beyond me). 

Foot Locker-Veterans, Service members (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate familieis with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 20% discount every day of the year. That offer is both good both online and at any sport location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction and Champs Sports-even on sale itmes.  (Bummer to those vets that do not have a Foot Locker credit care).  Good deal if you have one. 

In closing, thanks to all of my fellow vets for your service to our nation. I hope this helps some of you in your own business affairs and would appreciate some feedback to my personal email on whatever you experience at some of these merchants.

 If you know of other stores that give Veteran discounts, I would appreciate knowing where.  And I will add some of those comments and discounts as they are made available.  And like the VA Building states, I know what keeping the promise is.  I too to the best of my ability keep my promises also. To my fellow vets, thanks and welcome home.

Thomas E. Scherer, Candidate, United States Congress (FL-14).

WWJD IN DECIDING WHOM TO VOTE FOR IN FLORIDA'S 14th DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL RACE?

WWJD-Who would Jesus vote for in the 14th District Congressional race here in SW Florida?  Naturally, we think Jesus would vote for Mr. Thomas E. Scherer.  For good reason.  Here in the United States of America, we have had to witness a divided Congress, based on party affiliation.

Mr. Scherer, like most of the rest of America is getting tired with the current state of our federal government and is tired of the same old thing from both the GOP and the Democrats. Currently in America politics, both major parties are at the outer and extreme edges of reality-so far out, most Americans feel like they are now living in the Twilight Zone.

Mr. Scherer, like most Americans would prefer going to OZ or even better heaven, instead of staying stuck in the Twilight Zone. Therefore, effective today, Scherer is filing with the Federal Election Commission as an unaffiliated candidate. Scherer has courage and is fighting and doing things right now to earn the votes of Floridians.

Scherer as the best candidate has been listening to the residents of Florida.  Scherer has heard horrible stories about the Florida Judicial system and how along with the greedy bankers, have been effectively denying Floridians their rights concerning their own homes.  Scherer intends to do something about this.  An attorney in NYC suggested Scherer as your best candidate address this issue for all Floridians.

Scherer intends to do so by asking the United States Supreme Court to review and question why the Florida Judicial System from the Florida Supreme Court clear down to the local municipal level is inadequately funded and unable to afford due process and procedural due process of law as guaranteed by the United States Constitution. 

To which as a condition of statehood, Floridians stated a long time ago, they too want the benefits, rights and privileges as promised by our United States Constitution.  

Another way Scherer intends to earn your vote is by traveling to several countries in Africa starting in January.  This includes doing some missionary work in Uganda, meeting with the US Ambassador in Kenya, and talking with the top political leaders of Tanzania, Africa about setting up an international and bilateral trade agreement between several of the states here in America including Florida; and the country of Tanzania, Africa.

Moreover, Scherer, a native born American (originally from Kansas) and now a resident of Florida still has a case pending at the Kansas Supreme Court for all homeowners in Kansas: that are being deprived of their rights related to real estate tax appeals in the state of Kansas.

So clearly, Scherer has been fighting for the rights of many for many years. (Since 1994).
He continues to fight for all of our respective rights based on the United States Constitution, including all amendments such as the Bill of Rights. Scherer believes his purpose is to serve a cause greater than himself. Further, Scherer refuses to be a cynic or engage in apathy.

Now back to what would Jesus do?  (WWJD).  Why would Jesus vote for Scherer, a fighter of our collective and God-given constitutional rights?  For starters, quoting from the Bible, James Chapter 1, Verse 8.  "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."

We have too many politicians in Washington that refuse to take a position on many issues that might cause some voter alienation because they are political cowards, more focused on not doing much of anything causing political gridlock.  Why do they refuse to reach compromises?  And even better, how we solve political gridlock that keeps our nation divided and in the worst economic situation just like the Great Depression?

For example, try to ask and get any congressional candidate, current congressman, or current Senator of the United States here in Florida to take a position before the 2012 election on wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Closing GITMO, abortion or unlawful/lawful immigration.

If these politicians refuse to take a position on an important issue to you as a voter prior to the election, or based on their past record, why on God's earth would you vote for an unstable double-minded politician like that? 

Mr. Scherer will state his position on these issues because as a candidate, Scherer has been listening to what voters of this nation want, including many of those in Florida.  Scherer refuses to be a double minded, and unstable politician talking out of both sides of the mouth on any controversial  political issue.  Why?

Scherer is not a politician-he is a statesman.  Scherer will and does support what is best for our nation, regardless of party affiliation.  Scherer will do what the voters want him to do which is to unite our nation and get rid of all of these horrible unstable politicians we have in Washington D.C. that keep our nation divided and at the polar political extreme.

Democrats want socialism.  And the GOP wants money for the rich including making you pay for their greed.  Scherer wants neither.  Hence, why we are pretty certain Jesus and many other Floridians will or would vote for Scherer to be their next better United States Congressman, come November, 2012.

So help us God.