[writer33]

This is almost like those car title loans where they jack the interest up because you need money.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

The implied subtext of all New York Times' stories about the military is: "It's all Bush's fault."

The NYT didn't publish stories like this when The Rapist was President.

[Khurkris]

Vet bump

[The Loan Arranger]

IT IS NOT A PENSION!!!! It is Military Retirement Retainer Pay! Just goes to show you that the NYT reporter doesn't know $hit from shinola.

[jackbill]

"If the sale of these assets is improper, why is it that the United States allows them to advertise on the Internet and in the military newspapers?" Mr. Grazi said.

The Army Times is not a military newspaper. It is a private, for profit newspaper.

[LibertarianInExile]

Could someone please explain to me just one thing:

Why can't this guy or any other soldier do what the hell he wants with his money?

If I win the lottery and I want to take a lump sum instead of a yearly payout, I can. Surely it would be fair to allow any soldier to do the same. Heck, I would gladly take an advance check right now in exchange for a FULL release of all my future Social Security payments after I retire.

[VNam68]

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