Yeah, I'm not following the thread.
I have heard libs claim before that Soldiers and retirees are leeches living off the public dole.
The argument is so weak and feeble minded as to be of no consequence.

Bankers, lawyers, plumbers, electricians, doctors , etc., etc. provide services and are compensated (= paid) for it.

Farmers, factory workers, craftsmen (and women), etc., etc. make products and are compensated (= paid) for it.

Soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen (and women) provide a service and are compensated (= paid) for it;
their pensions (and more) are part of their compensation.

That Libs and Progs despise the service our military people provide is Libs' and Progs' problem.

Social program bennies - when those social programs are one's way of life - are paid for doing nothing more that existing and moving often and far enough to prove one is alive.
