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Obama deficit plan would re-examine military retirement
Stars and Stripes ^ | Sep 19, 2011 | Leo Shane III

Posted on 09/19/2011 7:53:52 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar

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1 posted on 09/19/2011 7:53:55 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: Nachum

Ping


2 posted on 09/19/2011 7:55:25 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: Jet Jaguar

Next we’ll hear that said penalties can be avoided by a short stint in Barry’s National Order Corps.


3 posted on 09/19/2011 7:57:29 PM PDT by SpaceBar
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I wonder how long until they start paying veterans’ pensions in some kind of Freedom Bonds....payable (at interest I am sure) in New Dollars. After you turn 75.


4 posted on 09/19/2011 7:59:34 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Jet Jaguar
our military is probably the only segment that desrves the federal retirement package it gets. If they want to reform, start with congress and the administration.
5 posted on 09/19/2011 8:01:06 PM PDT by paul51 (11 September 2001 - Never forget)
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To: Jet Jaguar; NorwegianViking; ExTexasRedhead; HollyB; FromLori; EricTheRed_VocalMinority; ...

The list, ping

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6 posted on 09/19/2011 8:02:24 PM PDT by Nachum (The complete Obama list at www.nachumlist.com)
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To: paul51

Exactly. This scum sucking piece of crap, and all of his cronies should be ejected from the government payrolls before one cent of military benefits comes under scrutiny.


7 posted on 09/19/2011 8:06:33 PM PDT by rlmorel (9/11: Aggression is attracted to weakness like sharks are to blood, and we were weak. We still are.)
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To: Jet Jaguar

My wonderful DH is 2 years, 10 months, and 9 days away from a 20-year active duty military retirement. The LAST thing we want, at this point in time, is the government screwing around with his retirement.


8 posted on 09/19/2011 8:07:10 PM PDT by PERKY2004 (Proud wife of a military pilot ~ Please pray (deployment #8 to Iraq))
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START with government workers FIRST that are in non-essential areas, ie EPA, Dept of ED, etc.....then get back to us...you marxist, piece of scum.


9 posted on 09/19/2011 8:13:36 PM PDT by goodnesswins (My Kid/Grandkids are NOT your ATM, liberals! (Sarah Palin))
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To: Jet Jaguar

If he thinks he is getting support anymore, people are lying to him something fierce. He has NO chance. A fractured vote MIGHT make it close.


10 posted on 09/19/2011 8:16:44 PM PDT by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: goodnesswins

what about eliminating free health care for the lazy and illegals, section 8 housing, free education, in state tuition rates for illegals.


11 posted on 09/19/2011 8:19:52 PM PDT by notaliberal
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Leties are determined to destroy the military as an effective fighting force.


12 posted on 09/19/2011 8:21:26 PM PDT by Iron Munro (Muslims who advocate, support, or carry out Jihad give the other 1% a bad name)
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To: goodnesswins
"START with government workers FIRST that are in non-essential areas, ie EPA, Dept of ED, etc.....then get back to us...you marxist, piece of scum."

I'd say START with ALL government workers FIRST except for DOD, then half the salary of the President and all staff, then congress and all staff, then get back to us...you marxist, piece of scum. It should be illegal for "the servants of the people" to earn more than those who pay them.

13 posted on 09/19/2011 8:29:23 PM PDT by holyscroller ( Without God, America is one nation under)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Well, military retirees can either BOHICA or do something about it.


14 posted on 09/19/2011 8:30:17 PM PDT by DTogo (High time to bring back the Sons of Liberty !!)
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To: notaliberal

Exactly. That should be the very first place to start cutting.


15 posted on 09/19/2011 8:31:00 PM PDT by jospehm20
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From what I have heard about this so far, recruiting is about to collapse, because not even an illegal alien looking for a path to citizenship is going to fall for this one.....


16 posted on 09/19/2011 8:44:47 PM PDT by Bean Counter (Obama got mostly Ds and Fs all through college and law school. Keep repeating it.....)
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.....................then half the salary of the President and all staff......................

Ah man, you can’t do that. Where would Moochelle be able to get all her fashionista clothing.

She’d have to shop at Sal’s, Sal’s of Chevy Chase, the Salvation Army outlet!

Oh, wait a minute, I think that she already shops there for her “co-ordinated” outfits.

Allows her to buy a size 20 bottom, with a size ten top, and perfect the look with a huge boob belt!


17 posted on 09/19/2011 8:54:01 PM PDT by Noob1999
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To: Jet Jaguar

Benefits ought to be the most favorable to career vets and those who have been the most involved in combat and been injured. That’s just a civie’s view. But don’t benefits make up a huge chunk of the defense budget?


18 posted on 09/19/2011 9:39:29 PM PDT by yup2394871293
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To: goodnesswins

Good idea, but you know that ain’t gonna happen under Obama. The question is whether a GOP office holder would have the balls to do it.


19 posted on 09/19/2011 9:41:22 PM PDT by yup2394871293
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To: PERKY2004
My husband is 3 years away, and I hate that after everything we have given to them, they could screw us so royally. Of course it matters financially for us in a big way, but it's hurtful, too. Our government wants to shower money and benefits to a far larger segment of society that chooses to do absolutely nothing to contribute anything but children to society.

But those who have worked for 20 years or more, particularly the last 10 at war, aren't worthy of a benefit they EARNED and were promised?? A military career is not like a "private" career, even outside of the emotional and patriotic aspects. The hours and the obligations make it different. I hate them for this.

20 posted on 09/19/2011 9:42:54 PM PDT by USMCWife6869
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