I spent my time in the military in the 60s and 70s when there were shut downs and there were a few times when I didn’t get paid either.
This country is in financial and governmental disaster whether you believe it or not. We are on a cliff being driven over it by a madman, and we cannot turn back and relent and appease any more. You also have to realize that one of the first things the House will do is float an offer to fund the military which if Obama and Reid do not agree to you can go see them.
Finally, last time I checked and when I drew an Eagle check it was once a MONTH. A week, two or three is not a ‘burden’. Not buying it.
Well...it's been twice a month for the longest time....for the 26 years I've been in.
And you are telling me that when you were in and if you were an E-3 or 4 and had a family that it wouldn't be a burden on you or your family to go "three months" (per your suggestion) or even 2 weeks without a paycheck? So...if you got paid on the 1st of September...it wouldn't be a burden on not get paid on 1 October?
I ain't buying that. That's bull and you know it....or else you've never been a barely paid lower enlisted.
And that's my point. It ain't as black and white as you want to think it is...and it sounds like you are a little out of touch. The fact the government is a fiscal disaster ain't my fault. I voted for Cruz in the primary and the general. Ron Paul was my congressman for years. I've done my part...and the military is one of the few constitutional duties of the federal government. Sending the senate on a 3 month break would be a disaster (and yes that was probably sarcasm...but you still said it and I am sure there are those who think it....because they haven't thought all of this through). And I dare say you would not have done too well back in the 60's without getting paid for 3 months....especially if you had a family.
You might want to see how the average enlisted lives now compared to when you were in. It ain't like it used to be where you stayed in barracks and everything was paid for you and all you needed your paycheck for was to get drunk and chase tail and gamble. I think our current military members on this site can vouch for what I am saying.