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Comment by Elbert Steven Rakes on November 5, 2010 at 2:01am

Thanks Mike for showing me the level of military pay decease from 3.9% increase in 2009 lowered to 3.4% increase in 2010 !!!

Comment by Rex on November 4, 2010 at 4:58pm

Just like the pic here, how are we going to tell them apart ? Lets hope we the people will get some real hope and change from both sides.
But i WONT be holding my breath !

Comment by Rex on November 4, 2010 at 4:56pm

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 4, 2010 at 3:19pm

I never said it was a bad thing so please do not put words into mouth. I am saying that both parties...please note that I said BOTH PARTIES are to blame for helping to foster this insane feeling of "disconnect" with the people and that the petty bickering we've seen for years will continue at new levels of extremism. Lets hope someone or something acts as a force to help actually foster a spirit of teamwork for a change. I'm sick of hearing about nothing but "a democrat victory or republican victory".....shouldn't the victory be for America? The notion that doing nothing is better than doing something is why a lot of major companies fail....they see the issues and they see the bottom line, but analyzing something to death and the continued idea of "let's think about it for a while" pretty much makes sure you end up working your tail off to maintain the status quo.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 4, 2010 at 8:49am

Who is in charge? Democrat Senate, Republican House, with a Democrat White House....it will be problematic to get anything done with the split on Capital Hill. Both parties will be trying their best to cement their platform while trying to screw the other party and generally forget about trying to run the country. I cannot see much happening over the next two years whatsoever....

Comment by Mike Stark on November 4, 2010 at 5:52am

http://www.dfas.mil/militarypay/militarypaytables.html

Maybe because President Obama hasn't actually cut military pay?

I'd recommend paying attention who was in charge when all the problems at Walter Reed were uncovered. Kipling's "The last of the Light Brigade" will tell you what veterans can expect from the GOP.

Ah, well. They are in charge now. Let's see if they've learned anything over the last 6 years.

Comment by Elbert Steven Rakes on November 4, 2010 at 3:30am

Mike, I don't understand how servicemen could want the man who cut your pay back lower then 2009 that you would want him re-elected ? Clinton is the only other president to do that. Bush give it back to the military and Obama took it away again. Obama is a one term president like Carter. There is always been the right American to step up when our country need them !!! GOD Bless our Serviceman

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 3, 2010 at 10:20pm

He'll get re-elected because there is no alternative candidate worth a hoot in either party and one cannot be developed in the few months before the race to 2012 starts in earnest.

Comment by Mike Stark on November 3, 2010 at 8:31pm

No need for beach towel. These things swing back and forth. I'll predict right now that Obama will be re-elected, whatever you may think of him. Thinks looked pretty bleak for Reagan and Clinton after their first mid-term, but things worked out for them. Although I'd swap Reid losing for Admiral Sestak winning in a heartbeat.

Although I won't understand a crook like Rick Scott getting elected if I live to 150. David Vitter, I understand. His DC madam scandal did not reach the level of "caught in bed with a dead girl or live boy" in his peccadillos, and Louisiana forgives this kind of indiscretion. But Scott's company stole billions from Medicare on his watch. I fully understand throw the bums out, but I don't understand electing such a crook.

Comment by Rex on November 3, 2010 at 12:07pm

@ Mike, this one is for you buddy,i still have my beach towel do you still want it ?
Have a nice day !

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