Defense cuts
Sequester lies
Yesterday, the president surrounded himself with first responders while he lectured the American people on the impending spending cuts in the government known as “sequester”. from the Washington Examiner; “Emergency responders like the ones who are here today — their ability to help communities respond to and recover from disasters will be degraded,” he said. […]
Federal Fiscal Follies, Part III – Social Security Disability Insurance
Yesterday, I wrote about Social Security’s impact on wage earners. But as I said yesterday: that’s not all that’s problematic about Social Security. It gets even “better”. Fair warning: unless you’re a bleeding-heart libidiot who believes the primary function of government is to create a cradle-to-grave welfare state through income redistribution, what follows will probably […]
Federal Fiscal Follies – Part II
I wrote the other day about the ridiculous economic cost of Federal regulation – which is estimated by two different credible sources to exceed 10% of the US GDP by 2014 if it hasn’t already done so. Well, today I’ll be continuing that theme. I’ve written previously about Federal entitlement programs – Social Security in […]
On Patrol in the Gulf
No, this isn’t “Navy week” here at TAH. Well, not unless Jonn forgot to send me a copy of the memo. (smile) But this is indeed another nautically-themed article. Today our Navy rules the sea. But lest we forget: we’re not the only country with competent and capable naval forces. Our Navy is damned good […]
Armed Services Chair calls on Governors’ help
Howard “Buck” McKeon (R) is calling on the Presidentially appointed, bipartisan Council of Governors to support his efforts at heading off the arbitrary sequestration cuts set to literally decimate the defense budget. McKeon has been a frequent and vocal advocate for vets, active and reserve service members and a robust, healthy defense apparatus in general. […]
Your healthcare costs are rising to pay for Panetta’s trips home
Two articles in the Stars & Stripes today that kind of tell you how much the Pentagon thinks of your service. In one article, they highlight how your share of healthcare costs are rising; “It’s just a slap in the face,” said [Air Force Master Sgt. Floyd Sears, 81] who retired in 1971 and receives […]
Corps’ initial cuts foreshadow diminished core capabilities
The Marine Corps announced today that it will be forced to cut four infantry battalions and a staggering twelve flying squadrons, along with three associated Headquarters units. This is in order to slim down by 20,000 service members as necessitated by the first half trillion dollar cut in defense spending. In 2007 the Marines began […]
Navy spending $26.75/gl for biofuels
Everyone’s favorite Navy Secretary, Ray Mabus, was on the Hill this week getting yelled at by some House Republicans for putting Obama’s political considerations before his Department’s war fighting considerations. But what else is new? Most of the Politico article’s premise, the Navy’s “green energy” program, is old news for TAH readers but a few […]
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