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Forum: Current events 10-08-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By icenine
I guess the Soviet empire left behind old Russian...

I guess the Soviet empire left behind old Russian tubes for the 50 or so of us who buy them for old tube amp proejcts..not a total loss;)
Forum: Current events 10-08-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
Pete sounds like your for skewing all of our...

Pete sounds like your for skewing all of our resources toward National Defense at the expense of everything else.....I see now. The money the government cuts from Medicare and Medicaid can go toward...
Forum: Current events 10-08-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
Pete wants small government but a 12 carrier Navy...

Pete wants small government but a 12 carrier Navy to rule the world. You cannot have a small government and be the Arsenal for Democracy at the same time. Sort of like having a Corvette with a three...
Forum: Current events 10-05-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
Is that how it really works? I was thinking an...

Is that how it really works? I was thinking an honorable discharge would let you in the system....they means test you? I would really double check but I did not know that.....
Forum: Current events 10-05-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
It is really hard on someone who has done 14...

It is really hard on someone who has done 14 years and only has 6 to go for a retirement....these are good kids too, not bad apples....there is some talk about newer enlistees getting a 401k instead...
Forum: Current events 10-05-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By icenine
I do not think anyone has ever come out for...

I do not think anyone has ever come out for cutting military retirement pay. Do you?

And it is much more difficult for the average enlisted guy to retire these days...they have been forcing out...
Forum: Current events 10-05-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
Since Military retirement pay is calculated at...

Since Military retirement pay is calculated at 50% of the average of the highest three years of active duty pay a retired general must be getting at least $6000-$7000 a month....many serve well over...
Forum: Current events 10-05-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
You are correct....after the emergency medical...

You are correct....after the emergency medical treatment during the first 60 minutes after a casualty (the Golden Hour) the soldier would be flown to Germany lightning speed for definitive care.
Forum: Current events 10-05-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
They have had an aircraft carrier for years at...

They have had an aircraft carrier for years at Sattahip...however, I do not believe they are capable of properly maintaining it. I think it may be tied to the pier. IIRC they bought it from France?
Forum: Current events 10-05-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
Because Ebacon big government is ok when it comes...

Because Ebacon big government is ok when it comes to military expenditures and the social welfare system that takes care of the active duty, veterans and retired people associated with all those big...
Forum: Current events 10-04-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,420
Posted By icenine
That'sssssssssss so 19th Century!!!!!:D

That'sssssssssss so 19th Century!!!!!:D
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