I can think of a few other words that would fit but it’s Christmas, best behavior and all that stuff, you know, just in case he’s watching.
On Wednesday, the US government came together to celebrate itself for spending another $45 billion of taxpayer money on the war in Ukraine. The pomp and circumstance, regardless of one’s view on whether we should be spending that cash or not, was nauseating.
You’d have thought Nancy Pelosi had just personally liberated Crimea as she kissed Ukrainian piano dick player Volodymyr Zelensky while holding up a Ukrainian flag on the floor of the House. What a hero, right? Spending other peoples’ money and taking all the credit while Americans are struggling to afford basic necessities. Politicians in Washington live in a completely different world.
Just one item from thier celebration
Many soldiers were due pay today. They received LES but did not receive funds.” An LES, or a Leave and Earning Statement, is simply a pay stub, but it was not accompanied by funds.
The letter revealed that this is a “nation wide” issue, and that this issue “seems to be at DFAS [Defense Finance and Accounting Service] and is related to the CR.”
“NGB [National Guard Bureau] is currently working the issue with DFAS time now,” the letter added, stating that “we would hope the issue is rectified today or tomorrow.”
“This is unfortunate and can cause serious issues and aggravation across the formation which are understandable. Especially 2 days before Christmas,” the letter stated. “I think the messaging is important that it’s understood the issues are at the highest levels and that everyone in the Division and State are pushing for immediate resolution.”
That posted picture is of General George Washington’s letter to congress
pleading for supplies at Vally Forge
SSDD
To be sure, there are other items to be concerned of as well, here’s a friendly reminder
We need some fun stuff
Operation Christmas drop
Port Royal was built on sand, it sank below the waves, d.c. is built on a swamp, there isn’t much difference between the two, maybe we should reevaluate our Christmas list, of both columns… want & need
Looking outside, it’s not hard to see life at Vally forge or Morristown