Well folks as long as everyone is part of this cut it is certainly necessary. Isn’t it! I have stated on a number of occasions, that I must be willing to accept at least a 40% cut or I’m part of the problem. We will see how this shakes out but there is nothing wrong with Military retirees leading in the effort to save the country.
That said, someone on high demanding the military lead is not much of a lead, but nevertheless if it happens we can at least say we were willing to do our part. I have been the beneficiary of a goodly number of COL raises, that have kept me well fed over a period of over 20 years. I’d much rather see a cut in my retirement than the option of being shot.
Yea I know that will never happen and hasn’t been mentioned. Just thought I’d bring it up. Since we all know exactly who it is that should be on the list of severe reductions in pay, benefits, and life care. Unfortunately the problem has been unaddressed for decades so the real culprits and crooks who have squandered our resources are mostly long expired.
Leaving the living, to shoulder the responsibility and suffer the pain, and try once again to right the ship of state and recover our long forgotten liberty. We’ve enjoyed the lap of luxury for much longer than we deserve. JMHO.
Eh, let’s fund the myriad of absolutely unnecessary programs at zero (Vista, Americorps, Peace Corps and National Endowments come to mind) and apply the same rules to bureaucrats who retire early and then we are good. I agree with you in principle, but how much are Aunt Zeituni’s benefits being reduced?