LowerCaseRepublican Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASHWOUND Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. You got to be f***in kidding me!!! YOU GOT TO BE f***IN KIDDING ME!!!!!! :puke Our priorities in this country are so out of whack...Not only do teachers and cops get paid jack...our soldiers who are dying for this country already getting paid jack while living off food stamps are getting a pay cut?!?!?!? What do they think this is??? The latenight night shift at the Wal-Mart?? They all should be getting raises.. Jeez, that's pitiful and morally outrageous.. :fyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. c'mon apu ever have any GOOD news....... or is there ever any <_ ......> Well, I bet they still get paid more than the Iraqis, dont they get paid in virgins or whatever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASHWOUND Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. c'mon apu ever have any GOOD news....... or is there ever any <_ ......> Well, I bet they still get paid more than the Iraqis, dont they get paid in virgins or whatever? virgins or whatever Or RAISINS if you go by the recent news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. You got to be f***in kidding me!!! YOU GOT TO BE f***IN KIDDING ME!!!!!! :puke Our priorities in this country are so out of whack...Not only do teachers and cops get paid jack...our soldiers who are dying for this country already getting paid jack while living off food stamps are getting a pay cut?!?!?!? What do they think this is??? The latenight night shift at the Wal-Mart?? They all should be getting raises.. Jeez, that's pitiful and morally outrageous.. :fyou Post of the year. It has my vote. I couldnt have said it better. ROck on to the greatest people in the USA.......the soldiers, the teachers, firefighters, police officers, teachers, doctors, nurses, paramedics..............hope i didnt forget anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. You got to be f***in kidding me!!! YOU GOT TO BE f***IN KIDDING ME!!!!!! :puke Our priorities in this country are so out of whack...Not only do teachers and cops get paid jack...our soldiers who are dying for this country already getting paid jack while living off food stamps are getting a pay cut?!?!?!? What do they think this is??? The latenight night shift at the Wal-Mart?? They all should be getting raises.. Jeez, that's pitiful and morally outrageous.. :fyou Post of the year. It has my vote. I couldnt have said it better. ROck on to the greatest people in the USA.......the soldiers, the teachers, firefighters, police officers, teachers, doctors, nurses, paramedics..............hope i didnt forget anyone. I like how you put teachers twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 When I saw that heather posted in here, i thought some people may have gotten riled up over my post....... luckily no one yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 When I saw that heather posted in here, i thought some people may have gotten riled up over my post....... luckily no one yet nah i always point out apu's constant negativity. This time, he just happens to be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 nah i always point out apu's constant negativity. This time, he just happens to be right. errr.... the second half of my post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted August 16, 2003 Author Share Posted August 16, 2003 c'mon apu ever have any GOOD news....... or is there ever any <_ ......> There is plenty of good news like Poindexter being forced to resign after having the brilliant idea of making a futures market for terrorism. Or FOX suing Al Franken over "fair and balanced" in the title of his book. Or that the Dead Kennedys have invited Jello Biafra to come for a one time performance to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dead Kennedys. Or that Larry Flynt may become governor of California Or that Aznar in Spain is facing polls of 98% of people against the Iraq war. And always, the Boondocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 c'mon apu ever have any GOOD news....... or is there ever any <_ ......> There is plenty of good news like Poindexter being forced to resign after having the brilliant idea of making a futures market for terrorism. Or FOX suing Al Franken over "fair and balanced" in the title of his book. Or that the Dead Kennedys have invited Jello Biafra to come for a one time performance to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dead Kennedys. Or that Larry Flynt may become governor of California Or that Aznar in Spain is facing polls of 98% of people against the Iraq war. And always, the Boondocks. I was in california last week. That is one f***ed up place..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. Well put APU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted August 17, 2003 Author Share Posted August 17, 2003 Just remember where our "President" is while this guy is doing his thing ...and getting less pay for it. And remember this too from our "President"... "f*** 'em. My friends need the tax cut." This is also another thing related to firefighters and police since they have been mentioned before. A couple of months ago, a Republican senator, I believe it was, asked that ALL firefighters and police officers work overtime for free as part of helping America but when the Senator was asked to give up his pay to help America, he refused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clujer420 Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Just remember where our "President" is while this guy is doing his thing ...and getting less pay for it. And remember this too from our "President"... "f*** 'em. My friends need the tax cut." This is also another thing related to firefighters and police since they have been mentioned before. A couple of months ago, a Republican senator, I believe it was, asked that ALL firefighters and police officers work overtime for free as part of helping America but when the Senator was asked to give up his pay to help America, he refused. , get real man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...aq_usa_pay_dc_2 This has already been squashed, even before you posted this story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted August 17, 2003 Author Share Posted August 17, 2003 http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...aq_usa_pay_dc_2 This has already been squashed, even before you posted this story... I heard they squashed it. It just outraged me that they'd even think of doing it in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. NOT HAPPENING. OUR MONEY IS SAFE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file.../14/MN94780.DTL The Pentagon wants to cut the pay of its 148,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, who are already contending with guerrilla-style attacks, homesickness and 120- degree-plus heat. Unless Congress and President Bush take quick action when Congress returns after Labor Day, the uniformed Americans in Iraq and the 9,000 in Afghanistan will lose a pay increase approved last April of $75 a month in "imminent danger pay" and $150 a month in "family separation allowances." The Defense Department supports the cuts, saying its budget can't sustain the higher payments amid a host of other priorities. But the proposed cuts have stirred anger among military families and veterans' groups and even prompted an editorial attack in the Army Times, a weekly newspaper for military personnel and their families that is seldom so outspoken. So, we ship them off to fight...and we can't even pay them to fight in "imminent danger"? I guess we can put a price tag on imminent danger now. NOT HAPPENING. OUR MONEY IS SAFE. Hell ya, Nuke. Put this ta rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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