Pentagon could cut thousands more employees, save $50 billion, says study by former chiefs

[MADem]

13. No, I don't this is "unfair" at all. It's a benefit of service.

The facts remain, though--and I am talking about what "is"--not the "good/bad" dynamic of it all--is that preferences do cost money.

That's all I am saying.

As someone who served for decades in uniform, I can talk about this issue. I've seen the good and the bad of contracted support. When done prudently, it works well. When it becomes a way to affix a permanent siphon to the DOD, it's a resource drain. This is why I support in-depth, independent audits. I would like to see a few peaceniks on the audit board oversight team; there's nothing like a bit of vigorous opposition to give one an opportunity to view excesses with a fresh eye.

Good grief, I don't expect a fellow vet to get shirty with me for stating a few facts. I'm not "cheerleading" the fucking over of my fellow veterans, if that's the idea in your head--I'm just discussing the topic in a three-sixty fashion.