Veterans
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Ok vets, it now looks like our Government cares nothing about our sacrifice. I am a disabled vet and receive a pension, and now the Democrats refused an offer to continue paying our veterans, because republicans wont fund all of the GOV. Well I don't think it should ever be a question of whether or not you pay some one who was willing to sacrifice everything for our country and continue to pay congress "to which point probably hasn't ever had to sacrifice anything" Chime in please.
If I wanted to read political rants on a bike-site, I'd go to BadWeb. I come here to avoid it. Political and religious discussions nearly always take a divisive tone and are unnecessarily dramatic.
To my fellow vet brothers/sisters- Thank you for your service.
To my fellow vet brothers/sisters- Thank you for your service.
Yet you went out of your way and purposely clicked on a thread titled "veterans" lol
If you don't want to read about it, ignore it. The world does not cater to you. We talk about all kinds of stuff on forums. It's like one big happy family. We brawl sometimes and give each other black eyes, then go have a beer afterwards
"Tork"
Yeah I have witnessed some off the wall stuff, I thought that this was current. If you don't want to talk about politics don't reply! If you don't want to read don't read it! Trust me I had a really long rant wrote in response to your message but I just sat and thought about it for a moment and decided not to go there, but I am affected by this and I know that there are other veterans and non veteran brothers here that are affected by this as well.
Yeah I have witnessed some off the wall stuff, I thought that this was current. If you don't want to talk about politics don't reply! If you don't want to read don't read it! Trust me I had a really long rant wrote in response to your message but I just sat and thought about it for a moment and decided not to go there, but I am affected by this and I know that there are other veterans and non veteran brothers here that are affected by this as well.
So, if someone doesn't repeat "the gubmint is stoopid" mantra, then they don't care. You don't know me or my situation, so don't tell me what I do or don't care about. As a disabled vet, I am affected by the shutdown and hope that the issue is resolved soon for all affected, but especially for vets.
There's plenty of blame to go around for the ****** situation we're in right now, and I agree that our elected officials are failing tremendously. But pinning this solely on Dems or Repubs is just partisan cheerleading.
Regardless of how this might read on the web, I do respect your opinion and passion about the issue. Djs2k2, sorry for pissing on your thread.
Look "Tork" Our govt need fired from the top to the bottom dem rep indep a-z 1-100 EVERYONE and the only reason anyone responded like that is you kinda blew it off as if it didnt make any diff to you. But I forgive you I mean this is a buell forum we talk about everything on top of our bikes. O yeah and I appreciate the thanks to service.[up]
You're right, I don't know you, and seeing as you say you're a vet I apologize for assuming "it doesn't effect you".
My only issue with you was that you were trying to say we shouldn't talk about politics because it's a buell forum(not that I want to talk politics, but if others do who cares). And honestly I didn't even care that much I found it more funny than anything that you were complaining about it yet you were the one who decided to open the thread.
I guess I was reacting to my frustration over seeing the finger-pointing and constant bickering back and forth every time I turn on the tube, read a paper, surf the web or log into a web board. I have to realize that everyone else is frustrated as well and this is just another venue where people vent. I made the reference to Badweb because I used to be a frequent user there, but have since been driven off by the hyper-aggressive political tone there, where political differences seem to be welcome only for the purpose of gang-raping someone who doesn't agree with the majority. I'm hopeful that BuellXB doesn't gravitate toward that.
Specifically pertaining to veterans and how they may be affected by this shutdown, I'd also like to see some mutual support amongst us vets by sharing resources or good-to-know info about what is or isn't happening. That's a discussion I think we all would look forward to and benefit from, yes?
On that note:
- If you're a vet with questions about the shutdown, you can download a veteran's field guide to the shutdown at http://www.va.gov/opa/docs/Field_Guide_20130927.pdf.
- The Veteran's Crisis Hotline is unaffected by shutdown and can be reached at 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1 at the message prompt).
- If you need medical attention during the shutdown, many VHA hospitals and local outpatient clinics will stay open (although probably with reduced staffing), and VBA disability compensation will be paid at least for now. We might see cuts if this drags out to November.
- If you're active duty, your pay is unaffected by the shutdown.
- If you need to talk to someone at the VA, you can call their toll-free number at 1-800-827-1000. I suspect lot of concerned vets are also trying to call them right now, so be patient. I've called several times today only to find the call center reps unable to take calls due to the volume of inquiries (also probably due to furloughed representatives).
- If you want the latest shutdown news affecting veterans or have urgent questions about your benefits and compensation, check to see if you have a local Disabled American Veterans office. They're not government affiliated so they're not affected by the shutdown and are usually staffed by veterans who are there to help veterans, disabled or not. They offer a variety of free services to veterans and their families. Their website is http://www.dav.org.
- If you have kids attending a DoD school, be aware that teachers working there during the shutdown may be working without pay. Consider showing your support for them by saying "thanks".
Tbone
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Thanks for the info, I receive a small disability and it keeps my tank full on the Buell. So I guess it is not there today like it normally is? bummer.
chief_of_smoke
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You should get your check. Mine came as usall. And i lose that check ill be hurting real bad to. I was about to get hired on with the corps of engineers but cant due to the shutdown. And im still in a national gaurd unit, my October drill has been cancelled. So i lost some money. And it hurts and sucks. Things will get tighter. Bills will get paid on a what is more important note. On a better note, due to sequester and the shutdown i have a better chance of having my o.w.i. dissmissed in federal court. Damn ft. Mc coy cops. And bow season on deer and turkey just opened on the first here in illinois. Now to pack my frezzer with deer, turkey, squirrel, dove, and fish. Then in november i can add rabbit, racoon, and beaver to the mix. Plus i can make some cash from the hides.
Recently new site member, been following for two years. I'm active duty Air Force going on 13 years in. Currently stationed in south Georgia, Moody AFB[down]. I've been here for about five and a half years now so let's see what happens when I reenlist.
Been deployed to:
Bahgram, Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2X Djibouti, Africa
Did the Deid
and believe it or not I deployed to Trapani, Sicily last year.
I discovered Buells at my first duty station as an airman in 2003. I've been on other bikes before but there was something odd and awesome about this one. It was an all white firebolt with an aircraft theme on it with translucent orange wheels. The paint looked like aircraft panels with rivet patterns, all the detail warning decals you see on aircraft, the star with stripes and of course Lady Luck. When this guy started her up, I knew I wanted one. It was like a Mustang sitting next to a Honda Civic ricer. I love muscle cars and this bike was like a two wheeled muscle car. I love being different and at the same time I love being a part of Buell culture!
Been deployed to:
Bahgram, Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2X Djibouti, Africa
Did the Deid
and believe it or not I deployed to Trapani, Sicily last year.
I discovered Buells at my first duty station as an airman in 2003. I've been on other bikes before but there was something odd and awesome about this one. It was an all white firebolt with an aircraft theme on it with translucent orange wheels. The paint looked like aircraft panels with rivet patterns, all the detail warning decals you see on aircraft, the star with stripes and of course Lady Luck. When this guy started her up, I knew I wanted one. It was like a Mustang sitting next to a Honda Civic ricer. I love muscle cars and this bike was like a two wheeled muscle car. I love being different and at the same time I love being a part of Buell culture!
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