You claim to be a marine. I don't accept you as a marine. You cower to those lesser to you.
You aren't worthy to be one of us.
One day, maybe, but not today.
BUT NOT TODAY
American people are being robbed on a massive scale. Probably one of the biggest robberies in the history of man kind. They simply take your tax money and hand it over to weapons, military, supply contractors and security "buddies".
It's funny, I have a few friends who grew up in European countries who served in their military (mandatory). None of them talk about it like you guys here do. They did the mandatory duty and then went out and got their education and worked hard for what they have now. Serving in the military doesn't make you a good person and quite frankly I think we hold this up too high as a profession in this country.
You really are clueless. Lets play your game and talk about money. 16% of the federal budget goes to the "military" and "security".
However -
Social Security accounts for 24% while Medicaid accounts for 25%. Another 10% goes towards "safety net" programs. So "social" programs cost almost 4x what the military costs.
You are being fleeced - but its not by the military. Take your own advice and do a little research.
Korea. We in fact had obligations to protect South Korea in case of aggression by the Commies to the North. We fulfilled our promises on that, which was on the level and honorable.
In 16 years has your job ever put you at risk of losing life or limb? Any of your co-workers sent home quadriplegic? How many memorials with stacks of m4's and boots have you attended at your engineering job? Drive by IEDs on the way there? Take any small arms, rocket or mortar fire?
That's why people thank the military. At your own admission, while you're safe in your wealthy town, us poor people are out on the front lines. So you're saying they don't deserve any more thanks than you do either?
One guy did get his skull crushed by a hydraulic door. Closed casket. No one gave a shit.In 16 years has your job ever put you at risk of losing life or limb? Any of your co-workers sent home quadriplegic? How many memorials with stacks of m4's and boots have you attended at your engineering job? Drive by IEDs on the way there? Take any small arms, rocket or mortar fire?
That's why people thank the military. At your own admission, while you're safe in your wealthy town, us poor people are out on the front lines. So you're saying they don't deserve any more thanks than you do either?
I think mandatory civil service is an excellent idea. Doesn't have to be the military - but everyone should have to spend 2-4 years providing a service back to their country. No exceptions.
I think your post, and the posts of many others in this thread, are proof that many people in this country do NOT hold the military in high regard.
You really are clueless. Lets play your game and talk about money. 16% of the federal budget goes to the "military" and "security".
However -
Social Security accounts for 24% while Medicaid accounts for 25%. Another 10% goes towards "safety net" programs. So "social" programs cost almost 4x what the military costs.
You are being fleeced - but its not by the military. Take your own advice and do a little research.
It's a representative republic.Thanks Captain obvious. I'm not sure what point you are trying to make.
Wait, I get it, America is more Socialist than it is a "democracy".
I know that as well, but thanks
It's funny, I have a few friends who grew up in European countries who served in their military (mandatory). None of them talk about it like you guys here do. They did the mandatory duty and then went out and got their education and worked hard for what they have now. Serving in the military doesn't make you a good person and quite frankly I think we hold this up too high as a profession in this country.
Medical equipment and supply contractors make a killing from Medicare/Medicaid and covered persons get no major deal. I got my CPAP machine through Medicare with 20% co-pay on my part, which was around $340. With a prescription order from my physician, I could purchase the same unit new online for $460 shipped, included one year's supplies, replacement tubing, filters, etc. On top of that, they added a fat 'consult/fitting/setup/education' charge from a respiratory therapist. It took a whole 15 minutes for them to fit me with a mask, set the pressure level (which is chosen by the doctor), tell me how to use it (which I already knew since I worked in patient care, have an IQ above 85 and can read/follow directions. It came with a patient education brochure and DVD). I had to drive to their location, otherwise it would have been on-premises delivery charge. Can't remember exactly how much their Medicare reimbursement was all told but I do remember they collected just over $1000 including my co-pay, for a machine they probably pay $400 for because they purchase a couple-few dozen per month.Fleeced is right. There was a time when things like Medicare could negotiate. Big Business wasn't about to have any of that.
And I sure as fuck wouldn't be posting about it on here like I'm some kind of hero to be worshiped bragging about all the kills I had. Only a jackass would do something like that.
I'm not sure that's entirely compatible with the word "freedom" we like to bandy about so much.I Agree 100% and it should also be mandatory here in the US also. If it was Mandatory here it would change how highly it is viewed.
I'm not sure that's entirely compatible with the word "freedom" we like to bandy about so much.
Oh, do you think freedom is free?
It isn't.
You really are clueless. Lets play your game and talk about money. 16% of the federal budget goes to the "military" and "security".
However -
Social Security accounts for 24% while Medicaid accounts for 25%. Another 10% goes towards "safety net" programs. So "social" programs cost almost 4x what the military costs.
You are being fleeced - but its not by the military. Take your own advice and do a little research.
Oh, do you think freedom is free?