Fiscal Crisis Threatens Military Pay… Again

[formerlurker]

Fiscal Crisis Threatens Military Pay… Again
January 17, 2013 | Terry Howell

File this one under the heading, “The more things change the more they stay the same.”

For the last few years each “fiscal crisis” has triggered fear that military servicemembers won’t get paid. This week the President renewed those fears when he stated that “If congressional Republicans refuse to pay Americans bills on time, Social Security benefits, and veterans’ checks will be delayed.” He added, “We might not be able to pay our troops or honor our contract for small business owners.” (read Bryant Jordan’s full article)

Once more it appears that our elected officials are willing to hold military servicemembers, veterans, and the elderly hostage to ensure they get their way. As to be expected, fear and anger spread quickly through the military and veteran communities.

Read more: http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2013/01/fiscal-crisis-threatens-military-pay-again/#ixzz2IdwJN1mA
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[JohnnyReb]

Hell, if the military doesn't get paid....well....they have some good toys they can sell.

Wonder what a fully loaded F-18 would cost me? Since I have 60 years experience on bulldozers maybe I better stick with something more grounded, like a tank maybe.

[tac]

“If congressional Republicans refuse to pay Americans bills on time, Social Security benefits, and veterans’ checks will be delayed.”

But the welfare recipients and the illegals will get their checks. So won't the scum politicians and bureaucrats and simple service employees.