How much of the Congressional medical benefits will be offered to be reduced or modified to help offset the budget crisis? For that matter, how much of any Congressional pensions, benefits, perks, payola or graft will be terminated or reduced to help those who fought for the rights of this country?
How about Nil, Zip, Nada, Zero and Nothing? That is what members of Congress always contributes to getting us out of the mess they got us into in the first place. It's great to say "Everyone must sacrifice," but "Everyone" means everyone else...not us here in the Hallowed Halls of Congress.
Where the hell were you while Bush-Cheney & Company reduced income to the government then spent us into financial oblivion. I don't care much for Pelosi and Reid, but they do have names. You are not man enough to speak them, you sound like the same SAIC folks who ripped off the FBI.
For: jake64. Re your comments. First, I try to avoid mental confrontations when my opponents are unarmed. Second, there is really no need to use a person's given name when everyone in the world knows who you are talking about. Third, you obviously didn't read the referenced article concerning how and who got us into this mess to begin with. And finally, I have no problem calling folks by name when necessary, or clearly identifying myself. And, by the way, you are the first FBI agent I ever heard of whose mother actually named them jake64. So, thanks for the input Mr 64. Here's wishing you a great 2009.
Uh...the author obviously is from the old school way of thinking-which means give unsubstatiated facts to support his blind hatred of the Dems. With a little effort which may require some research outside of the fanatical right wing blogs you will find out that all of the hate spewing is not factual. Anyone interested in how the Repubs ACTUALLY voted AGAINST vets and supported cutting vet spending can just check the congressional log. I hate putting ALL Right wing fanatics in to the mix of crazy "chickenhawks" (chicken when it was their time serve, but hawks when they are in a position to send us over to fight.) But there seem to be a lot in the Republican Party. Its time to focus on the real issues and not on what this crazy author is attempting to do-divide the country with name calling "wicked witch" and start acting like a professional. Do your research and present it like a professional.
This Colonel's comments are "spot on." The military will take it in the shorts. I've said it before and say it again, Granny's social security check will not be cut, our earned benefits will. Our political system is broken and politicians do NOT really care about the military or its members who serve or have served. Its political grandstandering, they worry about protecting themselves and their political contributions. Its part time work (and I'm being generous with that term) and full time pay. I do not have faith that Congress and/or the current adminmistration will do the right thing by our earned benefits.
I hate to say it, but we (veterans, retirees, etc) will have our benefits cut significantly.
I don't know where this clown gets his info but, I'm @ 80% Service-connected disabled and 50% Medically disabled from the AF and they take my VA compensation out of my AF retirement. They've also told me that my income is too LOW to qualify for CRSC. What the hell is that?-- Now the special benefits only go to those that are wealthy? It's only going to get worse with the new sheriff... Pete
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Originally posted by lifer69: Uh...the author obviously is from the old school way of thinking-which means give unsubstatiated facts to support his blind hatred of the Dems. With a little effort which may require some research outside of the fanatical right wing blogs you will find out that all of the hate spewing is not factual. Anyone interested in how the Repubs ACTUALLY voted AGAINST vets and supported cutting vet spending can just check the congressional log. I hate putting ALL Right wing fanatics in to the mix of crazy "chickenhawks" (chicken when it was their time serve, but hawks when they are in a position to send us over to fight.) But there seem to be a lot in the Republican Party. Its time to focus on the real issues and not on what this crazy author is attempting to do-divide the country with name calling "wicked witch" and start acting like a professional. Do your research and present it like a professional.
first of hot links are forbidden on here second of all your first two are incomplete in their detail of what was voted on. a very cute trick the dems pull is putting alot of their pork i.e. taxes on vet bills then accusing repubs. of not supporting the military. murtha is a veteran. ill give him that but since he has been a politician his mouth has over loaded his brain.
Have never been so freaked out by a Pres. and his 'followers' in my whole life. And it's nothing to do with anyone's articles and God knows nothing to do with the severely bias media. It's HIM! Big O himself! From the get-go he's left my jaw on my chest. First thing outta his pie hole and I think very-first thing was, 'I may not make any change the first year...insert idolized, overused diction pause...and I may not the first TERM' What?? After an entire year of spewing his amazing changes to come? Not saying he's not just being a common politician using less-than-honest slogans, but whats up with his judgment saying that then??
So from second one of his elect status, I've been very concerned. We're are in trouble folks. His very first budget slicing ideas to include military/retirees-some in this article-were announced the first week of January! And he was flippin' PROUD. Am afraid he's quite possibly a straight up Vet hater, definitely a benefits hater and we have nothing to stop this disrespectful excuse for a president from attacking the ones who've really gotten him where he is today.
Oh, and lifer96, please ditto your 'be professional' speech the the wicked witch herself.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by spikeman7: I don't know where this clown gets his info but, I'm @ 80% Service-connected disabled and 50% Medically disabled from the AF and they take my VA compensation out of my AF retirement. Try this on for size - The Department of Defense has two programs designed to reduce the reduction in retired pay due to receipt of Veteran Administration compensation, for certain disabled retirees.
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP) provides a 10-year phase-out of the offset to military retired pay due to receipt of VA disability compensation for members whose combined disability rating is 50% or greater . Members retired under disability provisions must have 20 years of service.
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) pays added benefits to retirees who receive VA disability compensation for combat-related disabilities and have 20 years of service .
Select one of the following topic areas:
General Information Paper on New Retired Benefit Programs CRSC Information Paper Updated May 2008 Revised CRSC Guidance - Effective 1 January 2004 CRSC Application (DD FORM 2860) Fillable Adobe PDF Form For Perform Pro and FormFlow 2.0 please link to the Department of Defense Electronic Forms Website
Veterans must apply to their own branch of Service for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits. Applicants are urged to contact their own branch of Service for additional information. Go to your Service web site: ARMY, NAVY & MARINE CORPS, or AIR FORCE
[QUOTE]Originally posted by lifer69: Uh...the author obviously is from the old school way of thinking-which means give unsubstatiated facts to support his blind hatred of the Dems. QUOTE]
Why, lifer69, whatever gave you the idea I hated Democrats? I don't hate Democrats, I do however hate stupidity, insincerity and callousness. Thankfully, my Democratic friends don't fall in that category, but if yours do then perhaps you should pick some new ones. I vote for and support lots of Democrats if I think they are the best person for the office. I don't want the parties split, I want them to do their jobs without all the petty crap we have been putting up with. PS I bet you we voted for the same guy for President...Have a fine 2009.
Ah, but there is one thing this article left out: if the idea is to correct the medical care system, then any other kinds of medical benefits become obsolete. They are not needed, since the new system takes care of everyone and everything....it will be seen if that happens.
I know I jump a bit when I say go take a look at Scandinavia. The medical care is not done with pumped up insurances, but with the real cost and also the government (meaning taxpayers) pay for the medical care themselves. The care is available to everyone regardless of their income or insurance. And no, it is not that expensive after all, I am more than sure that USA has the funds to do it already, it is question of redirecting them.
I will follow the whole thing with great interest.
I do believe that only time will tell however, by waiting for the unkown is like being over run on the battle field! I do agree that by having a Retired General to takeover the seat is better than a Senator @ the wheel of change; again only time will tell. So let your voice be heard!
I first raised my hand to take the oath for enlistment in 1958. We were always assured the Army will take care of it's own just due 20 plus years and be entitled to medical and dental care for the rest of your life. What a crock. Since retiring in 1982 I have seen the benfits deteriorate year after year. I did not just sit be and do nothing when our Congressional Representative inquiry about setting up a Congressional Veterans Advicvory Committee. Made up of retired and active duty personal. I jumped right in. that's what each and everyone needs to do. Get active if you don't you can kiss your hard earned benfits to get higher and higher with less and less coverage. Did you know you can get the same dental coverage from AARP without a waiting period(Detal Dental) and cost less. think about it. Ask why. If your Congressional Representative and Senator's do not have a Veterans Committee ASK WHY NOT. GET ACTIVE, STAY ACTIVE, or LOSE IT ALL. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU GOD BLESS AMERICA
Well, I too and a SC disabled vet rated at 60 % with IU and blindness is NOT one of my disabilities. So I CAN see that nothing has changed among you who represent the GOP. You're still angry you lost and you'd vote NO if they were giving away FREE ice cream cones. For God's sake man - the GOP's anemic and/or non-existant plan didn't work under YOUR administration when YOU controlled the three branches of govt. You offered no intiatives, you just wanted to argue and continue your bi-partisanship. If you members of the GOP don't have a better plan, then sit down, shut up and LISTEN. And give the President a chance. It's more than what we got from your side for the 8 fruitless years before - with "W". Stop playing games. Try REPRESENTING your constitutuancy for a change - that would be a novel experience.
