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There is no such thing as mandatory spending. It's a political trick so politicians, like Obama, don't have to actually do their job.
Of course there is
Money that pays for debt is mandatory. Military salaries, money already under contract
Really? Then how did Obama cut people's salary earlier this year?
Of course there is
Money that pays for debt is mandatory. Military salaries, money already under contract
Really? Then how did Obama cut people's salary earlier this year?
You just hit a home run. but they dont consider furloughs a cut and since it is in most military contracts they can not even get a part time JOB.....to make up for it.
Really? Then how did Obama cut people's salary earlier this year?
You just hit a home run. but they dont consider furloughs a cut and since it is in most military contracts they can not even get a part time JOB.....to make up for it.
They don't consider furloughs a cut? Well, if they just shift the money somewhere else, you're right it wouldn't be. And in truth, I rather suspect that is what they will do. I don't expect to see government spending reduced or even remain level. But the government employees, military or not, who see a 20% cut in their paycheck sure see that as a cut.
You just hit a home run. but they dont consider furloughs a cut and since it is in most military contracts they can not even get a part time JOB.....to make up for it.
They don't consider furloughs a cut? Well, if they just shift the money somewhere else, you're right it wouldn't be. And in truth, I rather suspect that is what they will do. I don't expect to see government spending reduced or even remain level. But the government employees, military or not, who see a 20% cut in their paycheck sure see that as a cut.
Yup I have a few childhood friends that are nurses and doctors that work for the US Army and they are pissed off big time.
There is no such thing as mandatory spending. It's a political trick so politicians, like Obama, don't have to actually do their job.
Of course there is
Money that pays for debt is mandatory. Military salaries, money already under contract
Really? Then how did Obama cut people's salary earlier this year?
Considering Africa is a major potential investment spot of the US it is appropriate for the President to go on such a trip. quite frankly it has been a long time coming and it is a little disappointing that it took him to his second term to get around to it.
Obamas trip could cost the federal government $60 million to $100 million
I would not mind it if he spent a few months there.
Hell let him come back after Labor Day.
Obama trip to Africa June 26 could cost $60 to $100 million
Obama trip to Africa June 26 could cost $60 to $100 million
One would think after the trip to India fiasco the right would have learned its lesson clearly old (bad) habits die hard.
Obama's trip to Israel cost roughly $11 million. Wouldn't you think the security concerns would have been as higher or higher there as they are for sub-Saharan Africa?
It really reveals a lack of trust in their own ideology and arguments, that they have to lie constantly about the facts of any given situation.Why do you keep calling him black when he's biracial?
I really don't get it.
Oh and its a family vacation. Not a diplomatic mission for crying out loud.
Why do you feel you must lie and make false statements?
She lies and makes false statements like it's her job. I can't even stand looking at her posts anymore.
And you can bet your house that if there is ever another Republican president and he takes a trip that costs this much, wingnuts won't have one problem with it and will say "But Obama did it!!!"Still not sure why ultra right wingers make a big deal out of this. Where does they want the President of the United States and his family to vacation at? A Howard Jhonsons in La Salle Illinois?
Compared to Bush and Clinton, Obama is a slacker. GW and Bill spent 8 years traveling the world, each managed to visit well over 70 different countires in their two terms. Obama has less than half that amount.
