http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#150323 Over my lifetime I have worked with a lot of folks who have reason to complain – the unemployed, the homeless, folks on welfare, terminally ill patients in a hospice. And not one of these groups has the intensity of whining that a bunch of veterans can generate. I really suspect that the veterans whine can be heard in outer space. It is that loud. Why don’t all of you moaning assholes take a break and go crawl in a hole someplace. Give the rest of us some time to recuperate from your constant pissing and moaning.... 150323@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:24:14 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#145236 Same old crap. Blurt something out that can help your position. It doesn't have to be true because you won't have to prove it. BULLS**T! Just more lies from the scammers and con-artists who like to call themselves veterans. None of you deserve anything. You already steal enough from the government. NO MORE!... 145236@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:41:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#144094 Could you provide a reference that validates your claim that VA employees can shop the PX online?... 144094@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:31 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#144073 You can say you support this bill or don't support this bill. I don't care. I left the service and have rec'vd what I consider fair comp for my disabilities. That being said, I do support this bill for 1 reason. People who work at the VA have the ability to shop the exchange online. No matter if they've served in the military or retired from 20 years of service. I figure if they can shop at the Px online, then veterans who have sacrificed some part of themselves should also have that right. If I'm wrong then so be it. That's my opinion.... 144073@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:56 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#143418 once again, Corky, RPK, to... or for..., whichever the personality DuJour misses the point and is trying to stir things up...... 143418@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:03:04 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#143319 I'm sure you do. That way you can rip off the governmant for another freebe. Just another one who want's someone else to support you. Loser.... 143319@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:08:04 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#142796 I'm a disabled vietnam Vet ( RPG in the DMZ by a VC ) and I support this Bill !... 142796@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:52:24 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#142560 Sorry, there is no such thing as "God". For all of you who have to have something to grab onto as a way to deny your mortality, truth is the dirtnap really is the end, No heaven, no paradise, no nothing but rotting in a box.... 142560@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:05:54 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#142490 Corky, God Bless You........ 142490@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:38:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#142147 You so-called veterans are a bunch of worthless, no-account losers who just want someone else to take care of your lazy asses. Lying, cheating, thieving, scumbags, all of you.... 142147@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:24:18 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#135938 So far Vet2Fed, you haven't presented any "facts" but just your unfounded ideas that things would be better if this passed. I don't see the benefits being worth the costs. And you still can't dispute that there are costs involved. But since you don't have any verifiable proof I guess that is all we should expect.... 135938@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:41:18 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#134592 RPK, I'm done trying to reason with you... As I present facts, you muddy things with unverifiable suppositions - and you accuse me of talking in circles...... 134592@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:42:44 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#134514 As a disabled veteran living overseas in Germany I think this bill would be appropriate. Disabled veterans in most cases didn't ask to become disabled, especially those that occurred during war time. I feel that a 30% disabled vet shoulkd have the same rights to shop at the commissary and PX. The prices are better in the military stores than on the local economy and would save us he trouble of going with a friend shopping. I know for a fact AFFES Europe counts on non-eligible customers. It is sometimes a strange feeling to be asked by a German national for an ID card at the PX...... 134514@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:08:47 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#133042 I'm not the one who brought up the difficulties reintegrating into society. I do believe that was you. A careful study of those who have had these kinds of problems will show a number who have, in fact, "gone postal." You want us to believe these folks are going to drive to a base to shop in order to save money and then turn around and spend more money outside the gate. That does not wash. And yet again what about the hometown merchant who now doesn't have that customer? Where is your so-called money multiplier then? All you do is talk around in circles in an attempt to support your position.... 133042@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:36:03 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#132944 RPK, See the following link: http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/veterans.html This data was updated September 2009 and is thus quite current. As for your comments on "going postal", I am disapointed in you. Just because someone is homeless and is having difficulty adapting to society, doesn't mean they have an prediliction toward violence. It is exactly that kind of shortsighted and prejudicial mentality which we need to overcome with this bill. Finally, as for the "lost revenues", studies have shown that military personnel spend a good deal of money off base - why would they do that if they have everything they need on base? The same can be said for those who would go to a PX/Commissary - they would actually help the local economy and if they have savings would spend those savings elsewhere. Have you heard of something called the "Money Multiplier"? Increased commerce is good for the economy as a whole.... 132944@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:24:07 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#132862 Have you considered the costs to the merchants who will lose these customers? Have you considered the reduced taxes? Have you considered the increased use of resources to travel to the military base? Perhaps not direct costs but costs just the same. As to your repeated spiel about moving veterans into the federal workforce I would ask you very bluntly - If these folks are having the mentalproblems you and others have indicated do you really believe they are the people we want working on military installations? Does the term "Going Postal" have any meaning to you? Is it really a good idea to employ these individuals near the same kinds of things that caused their problems in the first place? And personally I question the truth of the reported one in three statistic you quote.... 132862@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:16:41 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#132509 More facts we should all consider as we stand on the eve of Veterans Day: 1 in 3 of the nation's reported homeless are Veterans. Studies show that most have dificulties reintegrating into society after their military service. The VA currently spends Billions to help reverse this shocking statistic. This bill could help keep those veterans from becoming homeless in the future by giving them an incentive to live and work near/on DoD installations. It would ease their transition back into Civilian life while still providing the military structure and support network. Wouldn't it be nice to reduce the Billions currently being spent and have fewer homeless by getting them off of the "entitlements programs"?... 132509@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:46:48 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#131421 RPK, You keep on implying that our estimates of the cost are misrepresented, but you fail to provide concrete data to support what, if any additional costs there would be. According to existing MWR data, only 40% of retirees take advantage of Commissary/PX. I think we could safely assume that the same number or fewer disabled vets would do the same. That means that fewer than half as many disabled vets would visit the commissary on a given day as retirees. I asked the Director of Logistics at our local facility what additional costs were associated with allowing retirees onto bases... he said no funds were allocated for retiree traffic. Now why, would allowing Veterans access be any different?... 131421@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:07:48 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#130973 RPK says: "If I were a cynical person I would probably believe you are trying to suck up as much as you can because you know it won't last." When logic, knowledge and common sense fail to walk tall, s/he degrades to posting this sort of thing.. I'm done responding directly to it's comments. Generally speaking this bill has far more upsides then down - it will pass in some form some day - we have to keep fight for our benefits, existing and proposed. Write your representatives and ... SUPPORT ALL VETERANS !! SUPPORT THIS BILL!! ~Dave... 130973@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:26:52 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#129942 If you believe the cost of the card is the only cost to be incurred you live in a fantasy land. But then again, that seems to be how it is. As to the question about seniors, that is how it is in my district. You may be senior or not, but you are also one who has a vested interest in this legislation passing. If that happens you get to be a double-dipper, or worse. You get the benefit of this bill if it passes and you also get your senior benefits. A larger number than you might think do not get that extra benefit. I suppose it won't ever be clear to you until it happens. Unfortunately by the time you realize what has happened it will be too late to back up. If I were a cynical person I would probably believe you are trying to suck up as much as you can because you know it won't last.... 129942@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:20 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#129281 PS: Attention all Vets - NEWSSFLASH !! USAA has expanded thier membership offering to include ALL veterans now.. this is a money saving service big time !! Go to USAA.com for more info! ~Dave SUPPORT OUR VETS!! SUPPORT ALL VETS !! SUPPORT THIS BILL!!... 129281@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:58:01 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#129279 RPK says: "You can keep spouting the no cost idea all you want. The fact remains that anything the government does has costs. This will add cost and much more than your fictitious $9.00" I join Vet2Fed in saying: "Back it up". .. and while I'm thinking about it, it seems that you started here by talking about seniors.. while this group certainly has a bigger hunk of the pie then do Vets, alot of us here are seniours or approaching 'seniorhood' as well.. no one else has mentioned that the elderly are against this bill 'cept you .. interesting but hollow statement me think.. ~Dave SUPPORT ALL VETS !! SUPPORT THIS BILL !!... 129279@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:56:04 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#129273 Actually, even DOD calls the card cost "negligible in the following article: http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=1706 In this arrticle, again published by DOD, they are quoted as $6-$8: http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=2701 This is the problem with trying to push this bill forward - the opposition attempts to kill the bill by injecting doubt and deception by questioning the facts and stating unverifiable information. RPK, here are our facts and numbers. Can you back up your statements?... 129273@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:25:20 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#128678 You can keep spouting the no cost idea all you want. The fact remains that anything the government does has costs. This will add cost and much more than your fictitious $9.00 As you said this senator is concerned with paying the bills. How many bills do you suppose are generated by veterans benefits? And just how long before the cutting begins. It has happened before and it very well could happen again. If you keep pushing for more and more there will be resistance and eventually cuts will occur. I suppose some would call it greed on the part of veterans when they never seem to be satisfied and always want more.... 128678@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:47:55 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1818.html#127714 PS: This Senator reflects NO THREAT to veterans benefits - he even says that in the article. SUPPORT THIS BILL !! SUPPORT ALL VETS!! ~Dave... 127714@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:02:05 EST