Trump and Hegseth Focused on Culture War as Violent Conflicts Spread Worldwide

[Harry Dresden]

All of 83k, eh?

The Veterans Administration has more people than the US Army. So much so that if you put both of them on a field of battle, the VA would have a numbers advantage.

The dead weight in the VA is much larger than 83k people. The cuts need to go deeper.

no they dont.....

 

[Darkwind]

BS.
There are over 450,000 people just in the army.

The only cuts that need to be made, are the fat orange draft dodger and the guy who likes to text on Signal.

Your ignorance is quite blinding.

Current Payroll for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)​

Overview

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the largest federal employers, with a workforce approaching 800,000 employees46. Payroll for such a large agency encompasses a wide range of jobs, from entry-level support staff to highly specialized medical professionals.

Average Salary and Payroll Estimates

• The average annual salary for VA employees in 2023 was $76,4254.
• According to ZipRecruiter, as of April 2025, the average annual pay for a "Veteran Affairs" employee in the U.S. is approximately $106,182, with most salaries ranging between $77,500 and $132,5005.
• PayScale reports an average base salary of $72,524 for VA employees in 2025, with the highest reported salaries reaching $121,0006.

Total Payroll Estimate

• The VA had 776,270 employee records in 20234.
• Using the average salary of $76,425, the estimated annual payroll for the VA is:

776,270 employees×$76,425≈$59.3 billion per year776,270 employees×$76,425≈$59.3 billion per year
This figure is a rough estimate and does not include additional payroll costs such as overtime, bonuses, or benefits, which would increase the total payroll expenditure4.

Salary Ranges by Position

• Hourly pay ranges from $12.11 for entry-level roles to $50.59 for registered nurses2.
• Physicians and surgeons can earn between $106,850 and $365,846 annually, depending on specialty and experience2.
• Administrative roles average between $45,815 and $77,482 per year2.

Payroll Processing

• The VA processes payroll on a biweekly basis for all employees, following federal pay schedules and policies110.
  
  

  ​

  Metric	Value/Range	Source
  Number of Employees	~776,270	4​
  Average Salary	$76,425 (2023), $72,524–$106,182	4​ 5​ 6​
  Estimated Annual Payroll	~$59.3 billion	4​
  Salary Range	$12.11/hr to $365,846/yr	2​ 5​

  
  Salaries vary widely by position, experience, and location, with substantial differences between entry-level and specialized medical roles
  https://www.indeed.com/cmp/US-Department-of-Veterans-Affairs/salaries

 

[dudmuck]

Do you guys know for how long pakistan and India have been enemies? And this is Trump's fault? LOLOLOLOOL

its just a dumb as blaming Putin invading Russia on Biden.

 

[Calypso Jones]

its just a dumb as blaming Putin invading Russia on Biden.

except that is exactly what Biden did, Would have never happened under a strong (Trump) President.

I remember when hilliary was giving medvedev a reset button, kissin his butt, selling the OUR uranium. and the kenyan prince chastising Mittens Romney that Russia was a friend and not the enemy a repubs thought.

Now you want to blame them for Hilliary's 2016 election loss.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

I don't think that India forgot about the attack on Mumbai attack by Pakistani terrorist in 2008...
The leaders of Pakistan never did anything to curb the attack, in fact it always appeared they were behind the viscous killing.
Indeed they are both nuclear powers, but who will cast the first nuke?
I don't think it will happens but a lot of blood and guts will be spilt ovr Kashmir and the Khyber pass

Destroyed: Mumbai attacker Ajmal Kasab's training camp, HQs of Jaish, LeT, 3 decades of terror infra smoked by India's Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor Pahalgam attack avenged: Locations, significance of terror camp destroyed by Indian armed forces inside Pakistan. Trending | India News | South Asia

www.wionews.com

To Pakistani Muslims they should not and cannot end the attacks on Indian infidels. These aren't terrorists. They are soldiers of Allah. They are all over the world and have the same mission.

 

[Winston]

Actually, you have it half assed backwards. President Trump is fighting back against the culture wars so America's Military can be great again.

If you look back at WW2, we didn't have trannies on the beaches of Normandy or Iwo Jima. The men maintained their normalcy, they weren't on the landing ships violating each other's butt holes.

Bringing America's military back to its original mission is critical in the dangerous world that Sleepy Joe left President Trump.

Flippin fantasy dude. We wouldn't even be a nation without Baron Von Steuban, a real flamer. Check out the pension rolls for the American Revolution, women collected pensions, they dressed as men and fought against the British. What does that make them? Trannies. You know the first woman to ever undergo transgender surgery? Christine Jorgenson, a WWII vet.

Watch Coming Out Under Fire | Prime Video

A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuals during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several gay WWII veterans.

www.amazon.com

Learn something.

 

[Winston]

Your ignorance is quite blinding.

Current Payroll for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)​

Overview

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the largest federal employers, with a workforce approaching 800,000 employees46. Payroll for such a large agency encompasses a wide range of jobs, from entry-level support staff to highly specialized medical professionals.

Average Salary and Payroll Estimates

• The average annual salary for VA employees in 2023 was $76,4254.
• According to ZipRecruiter, as of April 2025, the average annual pay for a "Veteran Affairs" employee in the U.S. is approximately $106,182, with most salaries ranging between $77,500 and $132,5005.
• PayScale reports an average base salary of $72,524 for VA employees in 2025, with the highest reported salaries reaching $121,0006.

Total Payroll Estimate

• The VA had 776,270 employee records in 20234.
• Using the average salary of $76,425, the estimated annual payroll for the VA is:

776,270 employees×$76,425≈$59.3 billion per year776,270 employees×$76,425≈$59.3 billion per year
This figure is a rough estimate and does not include additional payroll costs such as overtime, bonuses, or benefits, which would increase the total payroll expenditure4.

Salary Ranges by Position

• Hourly pay ranges from $12.11 for entry-level roles to $50.59 for registered nurses2.
• Physicians and surgeons can earn between $106,850 and $365,846 annually, depending on specialty and experience2.
• Administrative roles average between $45,815 and $77,482 per year2.

Payroll Processing

• The VA processes payroll on a biweekly basis for all employees, following federal pay schedules and policies110.
  
  

  ​

  Metric	Value/Range	Source
  Number of Employees	~776,270	4​
  Average Salary	$76,425 (2023), $72,524–$106,182	4​ 5​ 6​
  Estimated Annual Payroll	~$59.3 billion	4​
  Salary Range	$12.11/hr to $365,846	2​ 5​

  
  Salaries vary widely by position, experience, and location, with substantial differences between entry-level and specialized medical roles
  https://www.indeed.com/cmp/US-Department-of-Veterans-Affairs/salaries

How many veterans are living in the US? Any idea hoss?

 

[Darkwind]

How many veterans are living in the US? Any idea hoss?

Too funny.

Numbers do not translate into efficiency.

The ONLY numbers that matter are the frontline caretakers. The rest can be a mostly automated system with computer and software upgrades.

In fact, they could reduce the VA by 500k people and still streamline the entire process for Vets.

The issue is not people. It is bureaucracy.

 

[struth]

“India attacked Pakistan this week, it says, in retaliation for an attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir. In response, Pakistan reports shooting down multiple Indian military aircraft.
[…]
Russia is continuing massive bombing strikes on Ukraine, despite Trump's promise to end that conflict on day one. Israel and Hamas are still at war despite Trump's promise of peace, with Israel now proclaiming it will seize the entire Gaza Strip; breaking 20 years of Palestinian self-rule and likely dooming the Middle East to another half century of bloody conflict. All under Trump's watch, in his first 100 days, when he claimed to be the candidate that could end global wars and had the strength to bring all sides to the table for peace.

All the while, Trump is stoking fears of NATO being ripped apart through U.S. invasions of Greenland and the Panama Canal and of Canadian annexation. The world might be the least safe it has been since the end of World War II, and all on Trump's watch.

But thankfully, Trump and his Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth know exactly the right strategy to solve the spreading global conflagration: declaring war on pronouns. Trump's two major actions on national security this week were to purge the military of transgender service members; that is, kicking out tens of thousands of people who are ready and willing to serve at a time of a recruiting crisis, and the firing of 20% of our four star generals who were deemed disloyal.

And commit to spending billions on reopening Alcatraz for some reason.”

https://meidasnews.com/news/trump-and-hegseth-focused-on-culture-war-as-violent-conflicts-spread-worldwide

Another fact as to why Trump is unfit to be president – his incompetence when it comes foreign policy.

Indeed, while the world burns, Trump wastes time pursuing his agenda of racism, bigotry, and hate.

You hand trump a world on fire and then blame for not putting it out fast enough

Hilarious

 

[Winston]

except that is exactly what Biden did, Would have never happened under a strong (Trump) President.

I remember when hilliary was giving medvedev a reset button, kissin his butt, selling the OUR uranium. and the kenyan prince chastising Mittens Romney that Russia was a friend and not the enemy a repubs thought.

Now you want to blame them for Hilliary's 2016 election loss.

Could of, would of, should of--worthless shit. And domestic uranium production started to collapse under Reagan, go figure.

 

[Paradoxical#1]

“India attacked Pakistan this week, it says, in retaliation for an attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir. In response, Pakistan reports shooting down multiple Indian military aircraft.
[…]
Russia is continuing massive bombing strikes on Ukraine, despite Trump's promise to end that conflict on day one. Israel and Hamas are still at war despite Trump's promise of peace, with Israel now proclaiming it will seize the entire Gaza Strip; breaking 20 years of Palestinian self-rule and likely dooming the Middle East to another half century of bloody conflict. All under Trump's watch, in his first 100 days, when he claimed to be the candidate that could end global wars and had the strength to bring all sides to the table for peace.

All the while, Trump is stoking fears of NATO being ripped apart through U.S. invasions of Greenland and the Panama Canal and of Canadian annexation. The world might be the least safe it has been since the end of World War II, and all on Trump's watch.

But thankfully, Trump and his Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth know exactly the right strategy to solve the spreading global conflagration: declaring war on pronouns. Trump's two major actions on national security this week were to purge the military of transgender service members; that is, kicking out tens of thousands of people who are ready and willing to serve at a time of a recruiting crisis, and the firing of 20% of our four star generals who were deemed disloyal.

And commit to spending billions on reopening Alcatraz for some reason.”

https://meidasnews.com/news/trump-and-hegseth-focused-on-culture-war-as-violent-conflicts-spread-worldwide

Another fact as to why Trump is unfit to be president – his incompetence when it comes foreign policy.

Indeed, while the world burns, Trump wastes time pursuing his agenda of racism, bigotry, and hate.

So, umm, the reason that those things happened is because Trump is getting rid of DEI in the military??LOL. Gotcha. Okeeeyyyyy.

 

[Godboy]

“India attacked Pakistan this week, it says, in retaliation for an attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir. In response, Pakistan reports shooting down multiple Indian military aircraft.
[…]
Russia is continuing massive bombing strikes on Ukraine, despite Trump's promise to end that conflict on day one. Israel and Hamas are still at war despite Trump's promise of peace, with Israel now proclaiming it will seize the entire Gaza Strip; breaking 20 years of Palestinian self-rule and likely dooming the Middle East to another half century of bloody conflict. All under Trump's watch, in his first 100 days, when he claimed to be the candidate that could end global wars and had the strength to bring all sides to the table for peace.

All the while, Trump is stoking fears of NATO being ripped apart through U.S. invasions of Greenland and the Panama Canal and of Canadian annexation. The world might be the least safe it has been since the end of World War II, and all on Trump's watch.

But thankfully, Trump and his Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth know exactly the right strategy to solve the spreading global conflagration: declaring war on pronouns. Trump's two major actions on national security this week were to purge the military of transgender service members; that is, kicking out tens of thousands of people who are ready and willing to serve at a time of a recruiting crisis, and the firing of 20% of our four star generals who were deemed disloyal.

And commit to spending billions on reopening Alcatraz for some reason.”

https://meidasnews.com/news/trump-and-hegseth-focused-on-culture-war-as-violent-conflicts-spread-worldwide

Another fact as to why Trump is unfit to be president – his incompetence when it comes foreign policy.

Indeed, while the world burns, Trump wastes time pursuing his agenda of racism, bigotry, and hate.

Hegseth is in charge of guns and missiles. Are you suggesting that he use his resources to stop this war? Tha fuck?

 

[struth]

Hegseth is in charge of guns and missiles. Are you suggesting that he use his resources to stop this war? Tha fuck?

These demafascit are war mongers

 

[Winston]

Too funny.

Numbers do not translate into efficiency.

The ONLY numbers that matter are the frontline caretakers. The rest can be a mostly automated system with computer and software upgrades.

In fact, they could reduce the VA by 500k people and still streamline the entire process for Vets.

The issue is not people. It is bureaucracy.

I see you avoided the question. 18 million hoss. Automated systems and computer software updates--you mean like cell phone and internet providers, how is that been working out?

 

[Paradoxical#1]

Hegseth is in charge of guns and missiles. Are you suggesting that he use his resources to stop this war? Tha fuck?

The implication is that had Trump not stripped rampant DEI in the military Pakistan and India would be friends.

 

[Winston]

So, umm, the reason that those things happened is because Trump is getting rid of DEI in the military??LOL. Gotcha. Okeeeyyyyy.

No, the reason it is happening is because Trump is spouting off about annexing Canada and attacking Greenland. Giving territory to Russia thereby condoning their aggressive actions. He is a fool.

 

[Darkwind]

I see you avoided the question. 18 million hoss. Automated systems and computer software updates--you mean like cell phone and internet providers, how is that been working out?

I didn't avoid the question becuase the question is nothing but pure deflection.

 

[struth]

No, the reason it is happening is because Trump is spouting off about annexing Canada and attacking Greenland. Giving territory to Russia thereby condoning their aggressive actions. He is a fool.

Link to trump saying he’s gonna attack Greenland

 

[Paradoxical#1]

No, the reason it is happening is because Trump is spouting off about annexing Canada and attacking Greenland. Giving territory to Russia thereby condoning their aggressive actions. He is a fool.

so someone trolling about Greenland and Canada now caused the skirmish by other countries? How does that work?

 

[Winston]

Link to trump saying he’s gonna attack Greenland

MSN