not so pros

[P.M.P.]

I confronted him after my boy found a pile leading to his place told him to come back over sorry I missed you the last time.

 

[usmcbuckwild]

I confronted him after my boy found a pile leading to his place told him to come back over sorry I missed you the last time.

Nope. I would have much more choice words for him and things would not have gone so easily for him. I don’t have kids, but you do NOT *f-word with injuring children.

 

[P.M.P.]

There Was definitely more said. I wanted to do him then. He now lives in fear that someday I'll drag him out or leave him lay.

 

[usmcbuckwild]

There Was definitely more said. I wanted to do him then. He now lives in fear that someday I'll drag him out or leave him lay.

You should have worn the mask in your avatar with a real cigar

 

[nickw]

Happy Turkey Day gents!

What about me?

 

[Tor R]

 

[Hinerman]

That's what they are doing now but if you look at the historical budget. View attachment 151543
And see how wildly it fluctuates or go talk to a vet that was affected by agent orange and told for years sorry for your declining health while these guys keep making sure that they are taken care of.
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I may be a little bias and I know not all vets take the right path but it's funny how the powers at be never let there end fluctuat.

I have talked to Vietnam vets. My uncle was one. He was being compensated for agent orange disabilities at 100% plus more. He was also a homeless junky by choice.

I agree, it took too long for RVN veterans to get Agent Orange benefits. But trying to determine what diseases are caused by AO takes years of studies. I also know when a new disease is added to the list of disabilities caused by AO, the VA reviews there file for potential back pay to 1985. The last time new disabilities were added was 2010.

I think the chart you provided is in line with the times. Veterans have been returning home from war since 2001 with disabilities and wanting to use their GI bill, so those numbers should be going up and will continue to rise as the disabilities worsen, and the war continues. We were at peace from 1975 to 2001, other than the Gul War in 1991. And the cost of living has changed since the beginning of the chart.

DC keeps raising the budget, passing new legislation, and making it easier to apply for and receive benefits. Keep in mind that not all veterans are entitled to the same compensation.

 

[huskihl]

I don't like to see veterans homeless either, makes me sick too. But I don't blame D.C. Some veterans choose to be homeless, some are junkies, some are too proud to apply for benefits, and some just don't know how. D.C. has created benefits for veterans. The VA administer those benefits. It is easier than ever to get benefits and get more of them.

The VA paid out $76.52 billion in compensation benefits alone FY 2017: https://www.benefits.va.gov/REPORTS/abr/docs/FY17-Compensation.pdf

$5 billion in non-service connected pension: https://www.benefits.va.gov/REPORTS/abr/docs/FY17-Pension-Fiduciary.pdf

$12 billion in education benefits: https://www.benefits.va.gov/REPORTS/abr/docs/FY17-Education.pdf

Guaranteed $188 billion in home loans: https://www.benefits.va.gov/REPORTS/abr/docs/FY17-Loan-Guaranty.pdf

This does not include healthcare, which is free for veterans who cannot afford it. D.C. cannot keep track of every single veteran and make sure they are taken care of. D.C. and the VA are not perfect, but they do more good than they get credit for.

Nicely written Thomas

And send me a saw already!

 

[Tor R]

Good morning guys,
36°F, beautiful saturday weather.
Into my first cup coffee, have a tad work to get done outdoor, else my day will go to prepare chainsaws for cleaning.

 

[Czed]

Good morning guy's

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Good morning gents. Happy Saturday

 

[Stump Shot]

Good morning weekend warriors. Was pretty warm here yesterday and last night in which it started to rain. Snow is retreating will be mostly gone I would suppose by the end of the day. Back to freezing tomorrow. Looking like a good shop day.

 

[Sty57]

Good morning everyone!
35°/37° had some rain roll through a little while ago.

Mama and I are running over to Green Bay later this afternoon. We're going to a concert tonight and then driving back afterwards.

 

[leadfarmer]

Mornin ladies

 

[Roadfxr]

Morning fappers. Got the big iron ponies put in the barn yesterday and exhale.......

 

[moomer1848]

Good morning all,22* going to 40ish and rain this afternoon

 

[beaglebriar]

Morning men. Looks like rain/freezing rain today. Got some last minute prep to do before the rifle season opener on Monday.

 

[usmcbuckwild]

Tired, my bones are KILLIN me. Need a massage

 

[leadfarmer]

Tired, my bones are KILLIN me. Need a massage

Happy ending ?

 

[USMC615]

Morning potato heads...45 heading to 60, was wet most of the day yesterday and all night, should be gone here directly.