Happy Veterans' Day!
Happy Veterans' Day!
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Happy Veterans' Day!
So the military is struggling to recruit people right now. Kids aren't feeling patriotic as their country and its government makes clear daily that it really doesn't give a fuck about them. The country is crazy divided. And to top it all off, our own government treats veterans like dogshit. Why wouldn't some 18 year old want to sign up for a "free college education" in exchange for giving up four years of their life and possibly dying overseas because the sitting president has a scandal he needs to distract voters from?
So I've been thinking about it. Aside from the obvious cultural change that is desperately needed, what other changes could be made to the pitch to join and/or benefits for veterans?
1. This one, imho, is a no brainer and could be done immediately. You know how we have hate and elder tags for crimes that we can tack on and it automatically becomes more serious and carries more penalties? We give veterans the same status. Commit an unprovoked violent attack upon a veteran and that's 5 years mandatory. Literally, the very minimum sentence you can get if you jump a veteran is 5 years. Murder, rape, etc. the 5 years gets added to any sentence (isn't this how hate crimes work?), is served LAST, and is separate from any other time. So nobody gets time served or gets paroled and so on without doing that 5. Say they get sentenced for raping a veteran to 15 years, their sentence becomes 15 + 5, and if they're paroled at year 13, they still don't get out for 5 more. Ditto for financial crimes, but you also lose any licensing you had (insurance, real estate, etc.) with no ability to get relicensed in any state. It's a federal thing... Also, businesses purposely discriminating against veterans lose their business license. Sorry, not sorry. Why? Well, think about it. Most businesses placate vets with discounts and whatnot. If this law was enacted then businesses running scams or shady shit would try to avoid veterans, IE: discriminate. Legit businesses would not do that.
2. Veterans get preferred status ALWAYS when it comes to homelessness. If a shelter has only 1 bed left for the night, the veteran gets it. He or she can willingly give it up if they so choose, but they get first choice. No more booting veterans for illegals, and yes, doing so would result in criminal charges.
3. Veteran owned businesses get preferential treatment over even minority and woman owned businesses for government contracts. Once bidding is over and a selection has been made all documentation (the bids and selection justification) become public record.
4. Veterans get 10% off their annual income tax for life.
5. Stolen valor done to take advantage of the special benefits veterans is a federal crime and the penalty should be severe. If a business is involved, it should be shut down and its owner/board criminally charged. Normal people using stolen valor for clout or pussy should just get their asses kicked as they do now. (With one exception in the next rule.)
6. On Veteran's Day a women must show their boobs to a veteran if he/she asks. A nonveteran pretending to be a veteran to see boobs on this day gets 1 year mandatory community service for each set of boobs they see. Habitual offenders are deported to the boobless Middle East.
7. Veterans should get a government job over anyone else IF they are qualified.
8. Veterans get free access to all federal and state museums, parks, etc. (which I think exists at least somewhat now).
Listen, I know there's room for abuse and improvement in these. I'm just spit balling to get the thought out of my head. I also know they are very Heinlein of me, but I think this is really what's needed. First, just to draw in new recruits. Second, this is how veterans should be treated. They are the people willing to put it all on the line so you can live the life you have. So shut the fuck up and show some respect you undeserving, entitled cunt.
What else can we do? They've got to be realistic, but enticing. For example, the biggest stretch above is the 10% off income tax. Maybe it's 5%? Maybe it matches COLA every year? We need a strong military and we're not China so we can't force service and we're not Israel where service is mandatory.
So I've been thinking about it. Aside from the obvious cultural change that is desperately needed, what other changes could be made to the pitch to join and/or benefits for veterans?
1. This one, imho, is a no brainer and could be done immediately. You know how we have hate and elder tags for crimes that we can tack on and it automatically becomes more serious and carries more penalties? We give veterans the same status. Commit an unprovoked violent attack upon a veteran and that's 5 years mandatory. Literally, the very minimum sentence you can get if you jump a veteran is 5 years. Murder, rape, etc. the 5 years gets added to any sentence (isn't this how hate crimes work?), is served LAST, and is separate from any other time. So nobody gets time served or gets paroled and so on without doing that 5. Say they get sentenced for raping a veteran to 15 years, their sentence becomes 15 + 5, and if they're paroled at year 13, they still don't get out for 5 more. Ditto for financial crimes, but you also lose any licensing you had (insurance, real estate, etc.) with no ability to get relicensed in any state. It's a federal thing... Also, businesses purposely discriminating against veterans lose their business license. Sorry, not sorry. Why? Well, think about it. Most businesses placate vets with discounts and whatnot. If this law was enacted then businesses running scams or shady shit would try to avoid veterans, IE: discriminate. Legit businesses would not do that.
2. Veterans get preferred status ALWAYS when it comes to homelessness. If a shelter has only 1 bed left for the night, the veteran gets it. He or she can willingly give it up if they so choose, but they get first choice. No more booting veterans for illegals, and yes, doing so would result in criminal charges.
3. Veteran owned businesses get preferential treatment over even minority and woman owned businesses for government contracts. Once bidding is over and a selection has been made all documentation (the bids and selection justification) become public record.
4. Veterans get 10% off their annual income tax for life.
5. Stolen valor done to take advantage of the special benefits veterans is a federal crime and the penalty should be severe. If a business is involved, it should be shut down and its owner/board criminally charged. Normal people using stolen valor for clout or pussy should just get their asses kicked as they do now. (With one exception in the next rule.)
6. On Veteran's Day a women must show their boobs to a veteran if he/she asks. A nonveteran pretending to be a veteran to see boobs on this day gets 1 year mandatory community service for each set of boobs they see. Habitual offenders are deported to the boobless Middle East.
7. Veterans should get a government job over anyone else IF they are qualified.
8. Veterans get free access to all federal and state museums, parks, etc. (which I think exists at least somewhat now).
Listen, I know there's room for abuse and improvement in these. I'm just spit balling to get the thought out of my head. I also know they are very Heinlein of me, but I think this is really what's needed. First, just to draw in new recruits. Second, this is how veterans should be treated. They are the people willing to put it all on the line so you can live the life you have. So shut the fuck up and show some respect you undeserving, entitled cunt.
What else can we do? They've got to be realistic, but enticing. For example, the biggest stretch above is the 10% off income tax. Maybe it's 5%? Maybe it matches COLA every year? We need a strong military and we're not China so we can't force service and we're not Israel where service is mandatory.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Happy Veterans' Day!
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"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Happy Veterans' Day!
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"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Happy Veterans' Day!
They hate us cause they ain't us.
We're not called the "Brain branch" for nothing. Idiot Marines are getting up at 5 a.m. to run 27 miles. I'll rolling out of bed hung over at 9:45 to make a 10 a.m. tee time.
Also, I hit 40/40 head shots with an M16 during my shooting qualification. So na na na na boo boo, stick your head in doo doo.
We're not called the "Brain branch" for nothing. Idiot Marines are getting up at 5 a.m. to run 27 miles. I'll rolling out of bed hung over at 9:45 to make a 10 a.m. tee time.
Also, I hit 40/40 head shots with an M16 during my shooting qualification. So na na na na boo boo, stick your head in doo doo.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Happy Veterans' Day!
For the record, it was up at 3am to HIKE 25 miles.
It was July in NC and they wanted us done before the hottest part of the day.
But FB was showing me Air Force slams for some reason so I thought I would share the love.
It was July in NC and they wanted us done before the hottest part of the day.
But FB was showing me Air Force slams for some reason so I thought I would share the love.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Happy Veterans' Day!
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"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Happy Veterans' Day!
I have that in a "Random Images" post. Now I'll remove it.
Also, I didn't get into yoga until post-service, so...inaccurate.
Also, I didn't get into yoga until post-service, so...inaccurate.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Happy Veterans' Day!
I understand it's like 40% of your boot camp, now. Or, slippers camp probably.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Happy Veterans' Day!
You say that like it's a bad thing.
We're the brain branch because the requirement to get in is much higher than the Marines. I think their bar is just to have a heart beat. For the AF, you must have a high ASFAB score and a low golf handicap.
BTW, I have to share this: We had a former Navy person start here as the executive asst. She's older, but nice and we get along. She showed that meme to me first. Then she says, "You know who showed it to me? The CFO." The guy I go to lunch with all the time! I said, "Why didn't he just show me?" She said, "He didn't want to cross a line with me because he didn't serve."
Respect.
I'll tease the shit out of my frat brothers (Army, Navy, Marines, Shallow Water Cowboys, and even SF), but nobody else better...
We're the brain branch because the requirement to get in is much higher than the Marines. I think their bar is just to have a heart beat. For the AF, you must have a high ASFAB score and a low golf handicap.
BTW, I have to share this: We had a former Navy person start here as the executive asst. She's older, but nice and we get along. She showed that meme to me first. Then she says, "You know who showed it to me? The CFO." The guy I go to lunch with all the time! I said, "Why didn't he just show me?" She said, "He didn't want to cross a line with me because he didn't serve."
Respect.
I'll tease the shit out of my frat brothers (Army, Navy, Marines, Shallow Water Cowboys, and even SF), but nobody else better...
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Happy Veterans' Day!
Teasing each other is the best respect we can give.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Happy Veterans' Day!
I found one that Leisher can post. Leisher, save this then post it at me as payback.
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"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Happy Veterans' Day!
That's hilarious. Sending it to other Marines now.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Happy Veterans' Day!
"Manual" is even spelled wrong. It's art.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
Happy Veterans' Day!
I'm really torn on this issue.
People need to be cautious about "they look fine". This isn't about parking in a handicapped space. Mental trauma is real too. Besides, I truly think veterans deserve more than what they get now. (Yes, I'm biased as it's actually "we".)
However, I'm 100% certain there are people collecting disability who are fine. I'm not ok with people collecting something they don't need.
That being said, I'm quite certain I'd qualify. Having morals is bad for your wallet.
People need to be cautious about "they look fine". This isn't about parking in a handicapped space. Mental trauma is real too. Besides, I truly think veterans deserve more than what they get now. (Yes, I'm biased as it's actually "we".)
However, I'm 100% certain there are people collecting disability who are fine. I'm not ok with people collecting something they don't need.
That being said, I'm quite certain I'd qualify. Having morals is bad for your wallet.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Happy Veterans' Day!
Yeah, a brother of a friend of mine is retiring from the military, and apparently you need a diagnosis of some kind to get an extra 25% benefits (iirc), and apparently a lot of them claim "ED" to get disability.
It's not me, it's someone else.
Happy Veterans' Day!
I couldn't do that. I'd be afraid of making it happen.
First you're saying it. Then you're getting additional money. You start feeling guilty and/or thinking about "what if I actually got ED". Then you start thinking about it during intimate moments, and eventually, you have created a self-fulfilling prophecy.
First you're saying it. Then you're getting additional money. You start feeling guilty and/or thinking about "what if I actually got ED". Then you start thinking about it during intimate moments, and eventually, you have created a self-fulfilling prophecy.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Happy Veterans' Day!
As we rail against the Somalis and their fraud going on throughout the U.S...
Veterans who legit deserve that money should get it. Anyone found to be faking it should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Veterans who legit deserve that money should get it. Anyone found to be faking it should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell