Defense Department Notifies Congress of Furlough Moves (thanks, Dems)

DefenseLink ^ | 12-11-07

[mountainlyons]

I was not given the option of leave, I had to work! Now I can’t get a day off or take any sick time since I am retired!

[PLMerite]

“Essential personel had to work and got nothing extra.”

That’s why I didn’t notice it; I still had to work.

[BamaDi]

amen....I worked through the last shutdown - without complaining - knowing in my head I was going to be paid but not so sure in my heart....everyone blamed the R’s - but of course the media was piling on....let’s see if they blame the rats this time....not! And yeah, I’m retired now so don’t give a rat’s behind....

[AprilfromTexas]

Thank you to those of you who continued your efforts in the defense of our country under hardship...sounds like it was the responsible thing to do.

[HiJinx]

I wonder if someone’s in the national guard in one state, can they move and go to the guard in another state?

My DIL did that - AZ to OK - there needs to be an opening for your skill/specialty in the new state.

[SFC Chromey]

Are there still bases in CA that haven’t closed???
(sarcasm off now, I think)

[C210N]

If certain nations like Iran, NK, China, and others were to accomplish the feat of diverting $50 billion from our military, it would be considered an act of war. It certainly could be a financial goal during any military conflict with an enemy nation. So, what’s the difference here, other than it being the “enemy within”.

[SandRat]

[Old Sarge]

I wonder if someone’s in the national guard in one state, can they move and go to the guard in another state?

Yes.

You might not even have to move - if your MOS is not in one state, you may have to find a unit within a reasonable distance, and that could mean across state lines. An Inter-state Transfer is all that's needed. Contact the Guard for details.

[skully]

AWWW...How nice that the congress can decide if it will fund the troops or not before going home for Christmas break to be with their families. Meanwhile said troops will be spending another Christmas away from home and family doing their jobs. Now congress needs to do it’s job. So cut the political BS and GIVE OUR TROOPS THE $#&%!*& MONEY THEY NEED!! IDIOTS!!!

[skully]

That’s exactly right. I lived in NY, and my guard unit was in Mass.

[Old Sarge]

*blushing* I was a recruiter, once...

[skully]

Old Sarge wrote:
*blushing* I was a recruiter, once...

That explains it then..LOL!! JUST KIDDING SARGE!!!..

I’m already dropping for 50 push ups..LOL!!

[joe fonebone]

Plan of action:
1) lay off all civilians in lib dem districts only
2) suspend activity of bases in lib dem districts only. temporarily relocate said activities and personnel to more facilities in more friendly districts.
3) suspend all contracts for businesses located in lib dem districts only.
4) sit back and enjoy the show.

[PurpleMan]

Gee.

Where are the requisite comments about gov’t employees being lazy, worhtless, sandcrabs who do nothing, accomplish nothing and would be noticed if they were not there?