Posted on 09/19/2011 9:20:16 PM PDT by Frankusa
Addressing the American Legion's Annual National Convention in Minneapolis last month, President Obama pledged that he would not balance the federal budget on the backs of military veterans:
The bond between our forces and our citizens must be a sacred trust. And for me and my administration, upholding that trust is not just a matter of policy, it is not about politics. It is a moral obligation.But, apparently, the President didn't really mean what he said; he was only kidding.As a nation, we are facing some tough choices as we put our fiscal house in order. But I want to be absolutely clear. We cannot, we must not, we will not balance the budget on the backs of our veterans. As Commander-in-Chief, I won’t allow it.
President Obama would raise pharmacy co-pays for military families and hike medical coverage fees for military retirees as part of his debt-reduction plan unveiled Monday...Service groups representing millions of veterans moved quickly to criticize the proposals...
The Obama plan would introduce a $200 annual fee for retired military families who wish to continue with Tricare-for-Life program that supplements Medicare for retirees over 65...
The administration also wants to encourage military families and retirees to use less expensive options when buying prescriptions under current coverage. The deficit plan would eliminate co-pays for generic mail-order drugs, while instituting a percentage co-pay rather than a small flat fee for drug store purchases...
On a subject that has upset military careerists, the administration is looking to save money by revamping the Defense Department pension plan. Obama calls for a commission to produce changes to the current system...
(Excerpt) Read more at obamareport.blogspot.com ...
Who writes this utter drivel?
“And for me and my administration, upholding that trust is not just a matter of policy, it is not about politics. It is a moral obligation.”
An utter POS.
Someone correct me if needed, but it is my understanding that the DoD pensions come out of its own budget, but the pensions for all other Departments are paid out of a general civil service fund, not that Department’s budget.
Make the DoD pension funding come from that same pool as the other federal retirements and we’ll hear no more of this cut nonsense - Obama’s government worker unions will have no part of it.
The greatest orator since Cicero, or so we are told by the MSM anchors that gets tingles up their legs.
Wonder if the increased fees will include wounded and disabled retirees who are not over 65 and are on Medicare and Tricare for life? The article only mentions those over 65. My husband is one of those wounded retirees on Medicare and Tricare for life and not over 65.
I’ll pay the 200 bucks if I have to, but that’s because guys like my husband will have a hard time getting affordable health insurance because of their injuries.
I remember when Obama was running for president. I told everyone I knew the man was an incredible liar, perhaps putting even Clinton to shame, which says a lot.
He simply says what his audience wants to hear. And then does the exact opposite. In fact, he goes out of his way to misdirect and confuse. All politicians do this somewhat but with Obama it’s his M.O.
People are finally catching on but I blame the MSM. He got away with this so long because the MSM NEVER exposes his lies.
Regarding military pensions ... a military pension may be more than simple retirement. My hero hubbie and I were talking. He reminded me that after his retirement as a flag officer, my Dad carried ‘hip pocket’ orders to assume command of a California Naval installation in case of wartime activation. My husband would similarly be likely to be reactivated. So part of that retirement pay might be considered a ‘retainer.’
In the mean time. Freebies for illegals. No change to entitlements. Yeah, real nice Obama, you SOB.
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