[oneolcop]

In the middle of four wars, you want to cut the pay of military service members. How much, Mr. Gates, would I have to pay you to go to a foreign land and stay for a year while people actively tried to kill you? How much would I have to pay you? A pox on you and the rest of the liars, crooks and fornicators who inhabit our capitol.

You have no idea what awaits you.

[The Theophilus]

You have no idea what awaits you.

I'm not sure I understand the reasoning of screwing people who have nation destroying weapons and the training and will to use them. It didn't work out too well for Rome, or for Spain, or for any other government that tried to cheat its armies.

[Americanexpat]

Right on. In fact how much would we have to pay politicians to serve for a year to 18 months in Iraq then six months later send them to Afghanistan then back to Iraq. Then don’t forget yeman and Libya, possibly east Africa in the future. End between tours they can serve in either Korea or Europe.

[ladyjane]

A pox on you and the rest of the liars, crooks and fornicators who inhabit our capitol.

Worth repeating.