**Veterans Groups Criticize Democrats for Delaying Key VA Appointments on Memorial Day: “We’re Not Just Here for the BBQ!”**
In a shocking turn of events, veterans groups have taken to the airwaves to express their outrage over the Democrats’ decision to delay key VA appointments on Memorial Day. “We’re not just here for the BBQ!” exclaimed retired Army General Chuck “Grillmaster” Johnson, who was last seen flipping burgers at a local cookout. “We want our appointments, and we want them now! I can’t even get my knee checked out while I’m busy perfecting my potato salad recipe!”
The controversy erupted when the Democratic Party announced that they would be postponing all VA appointments to allow their members to enjoy a long weekend of leisure, which included a mandatory seminar on “How to Politely Ignore Veterans While Eating Hot Dogs.” “It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it,” said Senator Linda “Lettuce Wrap” Thompson, who was spotted at a Memorial Day parade tossing out flyers for her upcoming book, *How to Win Friends and Alienate Veterans*.
Veterans groups have responded with a series of humorous protests, including a “Knee-Check-a-Thon” where veterans will line up to get their knees checked while simultaneously critiquing the Democrats’ choice of potato salad. “I’ve seen better decisions made by a squirrel on a caffeine high,” quipped Vietnam veteran Bob “The Salad Snatcher” Jenkins, who is currently leading the charge with a megaphone and a suspiciously large container of ranch dressing.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the veterans are not going to let this one slide. “We fought for our country, and we deserve better than a day off for some political shenanigans,” said General Johnson, who has now taken to social media to launch a new hashtag: #NotJustForTheBBQ. “Next thing you know, they’ll be telling us to wait until Labor Day for our appointments. What’s next? A ‘No Veterans’ sign at the grill?”
As the Democrats enjoy their holiday, veterans are left wondering if they’ll ever get the care they need—or if they’ll just have to settle for a side of coleslaw instead.
