He just lost me right there.
As one of those "moocher" conservative seniors on Social Security, the government collected SS tax from me every year, under penalty of law. I hated paying it and felt that I could do much better if I invested it on my own, but was not allowed to. OTOH the government promised me a return for my taxes, and I am not a moocher when I take that return.
And using the words "moocher" for military personnel who put their life on the line for minimal pay is just downright despicable. I have a few former Marine friends who will straighten him out right away if he cares to come out here and show his face.
very good points