Wow, take a few days off and see that the majority of out CGA posters are Banned!!!! What the heck??? I have said it before and I will say it again, SHUT DOWN THE GENERAL DISCUSSION PART OF THIS FORUM. 99% of this forums' problems come from this section. I will say I was thoroughly entertained by some of the comments and it took all that I have to not jump into the fray.
Oh crap I guess I'm not as disciplined as I thought....Dansi, This forum is open to all and welcomes most, especially those with valid up to date information on SA, SMC and ROTC issues and information but the question begs... what exactly brought you to our little slice of internet heaven? You stated you are 28 so I am guessing you are not a parent of a cadet or midshipman. You have contributed nothing to the forum other than that on the general discussion part. Are you here to stir up some sh!t and then watch the fallout? Just curious, please enlighten me.
Because its so timely I'll address the Trump comment first:
Greatest CEO.... me thinks not. http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/31/news/companies/donald-trump-bankruptcy/
Donald Trump brags about how well his businesses have fared in bankruptcy. And in fact, no major U.S. company has filed for Chapter 11 more than Trump's casino empire in the last 30 years. Being a serial filer of bankruptcy hardly qualifies one as being any kind of CEO other than bad.
Later if I have the time and interest in the topic I will gladly have a go with you on:
Catholic Church
Undocumented Aliens
Same Sex Marriage
Affordable Health Care Act
And my personal favorite " EQUAL CHANCE TO BECOME UNEQUAL"
OBTW I live in a state that has medical and retail marijuana sales, and I voted for both...shall we have a go on those as well?
I am a Veteran. I am sure Veterans can provide advice to prospective cadets of the service academies and of ROTC.
UGGH!The date that I joined the forum, doesn't matter. You cannot discredit someone just because that person hasn't been around for "too" long. Besides the point.
Yes, my odds are that he does go home. Most likely will still get paid for however long is the shutdown. Basing off of precendence in 2013.
I am going to stay on topic
UGGH!The date that I joined the forum, doesn't matter. You cannot discredit someone just because that person hasn't been around for "too" long. Besides the point.
Yes, my odds are that he does go home. Most likely will still get paid for however long is the shutdown. Basing off of precendence in 2013.
You obviously do not know how this will work for govt employees. Yes, maybe we will get paid, but:
1. The MoCs have to say they will pay back the salaries during shutdown while they are at home!
~ You know what the word ASSUME means right? Make an A$$ out of U and Me.
2.My mtg company does not care. They want the money on that due date regardless. Same with my insurance, and where I purchase food, heck don't even get me started on how my DS2 monthly college bill is due.
~ Statistically most Americans live paycheck to paycheck.
~~ GS employees cannot for most cases apply for unemployment. They now have to hit their savings to survive.
3. I believe that they will push this off to December. We will go through this again.
Dasani,
You have stated you are 28 on other threads.
May I ask if you are a govt employee?
~ Can you afford to pay mtg/rent, car pmt. insurance, utilities, etc out of pocket if they go 2+ weeks?
~~ Leave the payback issue aside. This is all about living through your savings as a GS. Sure, chances are high they will pay back, but come 10/1... my mtg company wants their money. That is coming from my savings.
You either have an amazing amount of money in savings or living with the folks! JMPO.
I am not being rude, but I am with Sheriff, regarding what is your motive/goal here?
Yes, I think you have valuable experience from a guidance experience as a veteran, but you don't post anywhere here, except off topic.
JMPO, but I feel like you are looking to fight, and not to support candidates/cadets/mids. Why not use your experience as a vet., be it officer or enlisted to guide our young posters on the SA/ROTC forums when it comes to career fields?
This site has many members, but overall it all about the candidates and cadets. If you want to fight politically, than go to baseops.net or collegeconfidential.com. If you care about them, than step up to the plate as a veteran and give them insight on how the AD world works.
~ The off topic to me is like buying fries with the burger. It is an add on, and not the main meal.
Try raising age of eligibility for Medicare and Social Security by 1 month per year for 20-24 years. It should have been done years ago.I'm 58 and can easily kick butt for another 10 years.
My memory may be getting fuzzy, but didn't they do exactly that in the 80's? Pretty sure they did on SS.
The "Normal Retirement Age" (a variable used in calculating benefits for those who choose early retirement) was raised. in the Social Security Amendments of 1983. This had a very small effect on the actuarial soundness of the system short or long term. The amendments did not raise the age of eligibility for benefits.
PIMA Bullet
"IE I believe gay marriage.... I believe a woman has the right to an abortion,"
This is a falsehood. This belief is abhorrent to The Holy Catholic Doctrine and the Holy Family.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAAahUKEwi7-cKYqZ3IAhVPhQ0KHcH4CEY&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diocesephoenix.org%2Fabortion.php&usg=AFQjCNHX1VL4BV4y6hzmcdO-jgHgRVKppA&sig2=swwqaqIdrlb7ZCO27W_qaQ
"And when I hear ignorant and bigotted statements that call into question my Catholic faith because I don't follow your beliefs that Gay Marriage...."
Bigoted or Bigotry about "Same Sex Marriage"? The Holy Catholic Faith does NOT espouse to "Same Sex Marriage". Review the Holy Catholic Church teachings.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCQQFjABahUKEwiy7oLJqZ3IAhVBmYAKHbXWDWc&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.americancatholic.org%2FNews%2FHomosexuality%2F&usg=AFQjCNFHH6EbodxHtITgwn4QHKDP1aehkA&sig2=E8ZEVNeIWo5Uk0wO0D4CQg
"Excuse me, but where exactly is there a demand for the Catholic Church to grant the Sacrament of Marriage for homosexual couples?" Demand from God? Heretical.
"No, the Commies aren-'t coming to your mass demanding your Preist perform a marriage ceremony.'" No, but this the Sacrament that you want.
"This is simply a request for the same level of CIVIL RIGHTS AND RECOGNITION of a union that we all enjoy as AMERICANS, a request that gay couples can enjoy the same benefits and protections FROM OUR GOVERNMENT that you currently enjoy." To use Caesar's laws to overshadow God's laws only ends in destruction. God's laws do not change because Caesar gives benefits to a certain group. God's laws are good to all. Caesar should follow God's laws.
"So I should leave my Church because I recognize this simple human dignity?" PIMA Bullet seek out a Spiritual Adviser. Let him read this. Reparations are needed for both of you and on this forum. You have misguided those who read your example.
"Something that many I call friends, family, and loved ones (to include a few I met through *Gasp* here) have struggled for, and I emphatically believe that they should also be able to have these rights? Well, as a Catholic, I'm a little hesitant to judge others, particularly with the slight "child abuse cover up" issues that my Church currently has to deal with. But I also look upon my Holy Father Pope Francis's response when he was asked about the situation: "Who am I to judge?" And I look to the teachings of my Lord, who commanded me to love all, and judge none lest I be judged. As a true Catholic, I follow their guidance. I suggest some genuine reflection on your part on his words and his humility and assess which side here is fighting for love, and which is fighting for bigotry"
Misguided throughout this section. "Who am I to judge" is an open door of love for those afflicted to see God's truth and life.
"As a true Catholic, I follow their guidance" This is God's guidance of the Holy Catholic Church that you belong to.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAAahUKEwjF8Lfaq53IAhWBy4AKHc8JB-g&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nydailynews.com%2Fnews%2Fworld%2Fpope-denounces-gay-marriage-annual-xmas-message-article-1.1225960&usg=AFQjCNGvAAL_QRnVh6PwYvcCSfQnMHztfQ&sig2=_-b8eFNl_2vLYDS_V_KhQw
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjABahUKEwjotfCWrJ3IAhWO_4AKHbAvCWI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesitenews.com%2Fnews%2Fpope-francis-supports-slovak-effort-to-ban-gay-marriage-adoption&usg=AFQjCNEgL5pWVJ-0tpeyVqZTJ-a3ZJiNrA&sig2=WaWllopJJvk-wKVEUmBwig
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As the only Southern Presbyterian poster on this forum who said his non-same sex wedding vows in Polish twice--once for the communist government and the second time for the Catholic Church, in the very church where Karol Wojtila presided over my wife's first communion--I'm with Bullet.
I'm with St. John Paul II
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDgQFjAEahUKEwjIhuPnrJ3IAhWBjg0KHbS_DsM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncregister.com%2Fdaily-news%2Fst.-john-paul-ii-the-pope-of-marriage-and-the-family&usg=AFQjCNH5Wmk0gQrjz2vInzCZlmCLlK2U_Q&sig2=2bdIos0hHpfM-W0SD3PW_w
i am an a w messenger
Lots of rambling words
Aww Stealth, but it's always so refreshing to come onto SAF each week and learn from someone that my marriage is going to destroy the country/world. Guess I'll wait for the next thread about it.
Anyway, I give the shutdown a 25% chance. Do we have a pool going yet?