I don’t even need to look, but I bet I can name most of those 12 senate “Republicans” who are Democrats in all but party affiliation. They’ve been stabbing Republicans in the back now for years, and this particular cut doesn’t surprise me in the least, as these are the same guys (and gals) who voted for sodomy in the ranks.
That said, I have no problem with cuts in my military retirement pay as part of a much larger effort to reign in the federal government. That’s not what happened here of course. The federal government hands out all sorts of free stuff to people who have never done a single thing for this country, while I believe I actually earned my military pension. Subsidizing failure while punishing service and sacrifice is not a recipe for success.
I also feel i earned my retirement. I am also 100% P/T. I get a double cut, however I don’t mind making the sacrifice if it helps military readiness.
This bill was written by a republican and voted for by republicans. The same republicans that allowed the military sequester to happen in the first place.
Additionally, where are the veteran organizations that supposedly fight for me? I’m a member of the American Legion. What is their statement on this? Where is the DAV, the VFW, AmVets? You mean to tell me none of those organizations knew about this ahead of time? They are there wanting my dues I can tell you that.
I’ll be fine, but there are brothers and sisters out there that are hurting and rely on this money. Folks on medical retirement can’t work full time or they lose the retirement benefit.
Did you think of that Mr. Ryan?