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w_s_anderson Inner circle The United States 1226 Posts 
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Who is asking for your thanks? You don't pay squat to American Soldiers. Historically, they've kicked your *** twice and saved it twice. We're even, so you should direct your animosity elsewhere.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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Animosity? I am just trying get you some more money. Look it wouldn't be so bad if you soldiers knew what you were fighting for. You are simple minded folk, who are given very simple propaganda, which they swallow hook line and sinker and spout for why they are there. If had had any brains they would demand a cut of the spoils, like the old soldiers used to do. If had any common sense you would tell you’re so called leaders that never lead that money talks and BS walks. What soldiers need is somebody with a brain to represent them and to ask how much they are going to get out of it. Why should you not get a share of them oil contracts that they gave away to the big oil boys? You can still fight for cause if like but why not ask for a share of spoils also?
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts
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Somehow, I don't think Tommy is serious.
If he is, screw'im.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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I think soldiers ought to get a cut of the spoils war seriously.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jruQfJkDLRg
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TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts
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Though this may surprise some of you, I believe combat troops should retire on a very generous pension. If anyone has earned it, they have. While I might not agree with every fight they are involved with, they do put their lives on the line and should be compensated accordingly. I think the US pension is far too small for them.
The same goes for fire-fighters and cops.
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, LobowolfXXX wrote: In the new Light 'n' Lively go-go go to hell society, I've lowered my expectations. Just getting the B*stids to honor their contracts would be a major miracle, in my eyes. But you see, they can't even do that. It's their nature. Even if they're ahead fifty points, they still have to cheat and lie. It's a compulsive thing.
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Ian McColl Inner circle 1493 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, tommy wrote: Tommy , is that link serious or part of a comedy show? Couldn't work it out.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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Ian have you seriously never heard of Major General Smedley Butler? Google is your friend.
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NYCTwister Loyal user 267 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, landmark wrote: Agree completely. But why stop at the soldiers understanding? What about the rest of the cannon fodder who pay taxes so the war machine can continue, and those profits can be made? Why does the cannon fodder stand by while the lives and money are wasted? Speaking as an American, I think if you asked the cannon fodder what they wanted the money spent on I doubt the answer would be more weapons and more war. Billions wasted on things that are essentially none of our dammn business. Have we really reached the point where the desires of the people don't matter, not even slighty? With such an obvious need for the money and resources here at home, and the excuses for the waste ever more ridiculous, I find myself asking more and more....why?
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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Well It is only matter of opinion: While some may think that killing and maiming of hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi children, women and men and the killing and maiming of thousands of our soldiers, as we tax payers pay billions for it it is just silly as the Iraqi elections are rigged and totally irrelevant, others may think it is the path to a beautiful democracy in Iraq.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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Well It is only matter of opinion: While some may think that killing and maiming of hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi children, women and men and the killing and maiming of thousands of our soldiers, as we tax payers pay billions for it it is just silly as the Iraqi elections are rigged and totally irrelevant, others may think it is the path to a beautiful democracy in Iraq.
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Mr. Mystoffelees Inner circle I haven't changed anyone's opinion in 3623 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, Kabbalah wrote: Brilliant! These folks sign up for 20 years of servitude, perhaps death or even crippling, all the while their high school buddies are making big money under the protection of our military. All for what amounts to a stipend and the need for a second career. I am not for frittering my money away on fed programs, but if the money was GUARANTEED to go to our vets, I would be happy to pay...
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, landmark wrote: What group of teachers and cops do you know have kept their same retirement benefits for the last 20 years. Did you forget about unions and strikes? Teachers get a new contract about every two or three years and their benefits increase...so don't tell me they get what they sighed up for. Comparing soldiers to police and teachers is much worse than the apples and oranges analogy. Try apples and roller skates.
If I were to agree with you. Then we would both be wrong. As of Apr 5, 2015 10:26 pm I have 880 posts. Used to have over 1,000
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, tommy wrote: Same could be said for you and Bruce Jenner. You know glass houses, rocks, and all. 
If I were to agree with you. Then we would both be wrong. As of Apr 5, 2015 10:26 pm I have 880 posts. Used to have over 1,000
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, acesover wrote: Um. Are you saying that soldiers never get pay raises? And their benefits never increase? Seriously?
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16543 Posts
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Talk about apples and roller skates.
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, Magnus Eisengrim wrote: Ha, ha. Are you saying soldiers negotiate their contracts? SERIOUSLY.
Also just for the record. I am quite sure I am older than you and I do not ever remember American soldiers going on strike for more pay or other benefits.
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, acesover wrote: Probably because they are not allowed to. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/976
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts
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On Feb 8, 2015, acesover wrote: They do have this going for them: "Annual pay raises for all ranks, which apply to basic pay and drill pay, are designed to keep pace with overall wage growth in the private sector. By law, the minimum raise must match the annual change in the Employment Cost Index, a Labor Department measurement of private-sector wage growth. But Congress can, and frequently has, increased the size of the annual military pay raise." http://projects.militarytimes.com/benefi......owances/ Pay raise history for the US Military: https://www.navycs.com/charts/
Make America Great Again! - Trump in 2020 ... "We're a capitalistic society. I go into business, I don't make it, I go bankrupt. They're not going to bail me out. I've been on welfare and food stamps. Did anyone help me? No." - Craig T. Nelson, actor.
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts
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Ha, ha. Are you saying soldiers negotiate their contracts? SERIOUSLY. ?? Have you been drinking too much of the happy juice in AC?? Who ever said that soldiers negotiate their contracts? He said they have had increases. No, soldiers cannot negotiate for increases, yes they have had increases, yes they should have further increases, yes, many workers have had their pensions gutted and stolen and the government calls it legal. Oh and just for the record, the last NYC teachers contract was for nine years, and that was after working with no contract for four years. And the retroactive pay we were supposed to get by Thanksgiving of 2014 is nowhere to be seen. I can only imagine what it would be like without a union. Soldiers are workers, and like all workers they are exploited and screwed by the compulsive predators. Look at the Carlin clip posted above; he explains it all in 3 minutes.
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