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I am posting this for my brother who retired last month after 26 years in the USMC....

Salary of retired US Presidents .............$180,000 FOR LIFE

Salary of House/Senate .......................$174,000 FOR LIFE

Salary of Speaker of the House ............$223,500 FOR LIFE

Salary of Majority/Minority Leaders ...... $193,400 FOR LIFE

Average Salary of a PUBLIC school teacher ................ $40,065

Average Salary of Soldier DEPLOYED IN AFGHANISTAN $38,000

I think we found where the cuts should be made!

Thank you John for 26 years of service to our country... You deserve better than our government can offer.

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carmaxable

AMEN

Commented 12 years ago

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Benchong

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Three cheers for John for his dedication and royalty.

12 years ago. Rating: 15
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Tommyh

You mean Loyalty don't you? This is USMC.:)

commented 12 years ago

Benchong

Right you are. Thank you.

commented 12 years ago

Jenn

I knew exactly what you meant... I Hip Hip Horray!!!! TY Ben

commented 12 years ago

Benchong

Thank you for being able to read my mind, Jenn.

commented 12 years ago

carmaxable

they must mean loyalty because the royalties arent all that!

commented 12 years ago

Benchong

Yes, you are right. Please see above.

commented 12 years ago

Colleen

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Thank you John. I salute you and wish our country could do better for all it's service heroes.

12 years ago. Rating: 14
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Jenn

Wow I was just making a statement.. But I am amazed at all of the thoughtful responces!!! THANK YOU COLLEEN!

commented 12 years ago

Colleen

I tried to make the eagle look like he was saluting. Hope you can see that. :)

commented 12 years ago

Jenn

YEs..I showed it to my kids.. They thought it was AWESOME.... My son took a pic of it... it is his first day back at school he is going to send it to all of his mitilary bound friends. Thank you!

commented 12 years ago

Colleen

Aww, how cool. That's sweet of him :)

commented 12 years ago

Colleen

I also cleaned up your question for you too ;)

commented 12 years ago

Jenn

I saw that.. Iknew it have to be the AKAQA Fairy.... I love me some Colleen!~

commented 12 years ago

Ann

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Thank you John for your dedication and loyalty to our country. Now we know why people go into Politics.. They schould not get paid anything, once theire term is up. They also have have Pension plans and Social Security. No wonder we are broke.

12 years ago. Rating: 13
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franklin5

absolutely right...this shit just makes me sick

commented 12 years ago

whovin

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Thank you for watching are backs you guys rule I salute you all !

12 years ago. Rating: 13
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Jenn

Beautiful.. Thank you!

commented 12 years ago

whovin

Jenn you're welcome

commented 12 years ago

Chiangmai

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Very skewed. Thanks, John.

12 years ago. Rating: 12
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Jenn

yes skewed... sounds like our military men are getting something that rhymes with that....

commented 12 years ago

mycatsmom

Well put, Jenn. It sucks that they are paid so low, adn those corrupt politicians are paid so high.

commented 12 years ago

melandrupert

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Hi Jenn I take my hat of to any one who serves his Country the rights these poor solders ahve when they retire is disgusting its just as bad in the UK GOD BLESS HIM

12 years ago. Rating: 10
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daren1

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semper fi !!

12 years ago. Rating: 8
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Jenn

Do or Die!!!!

commented 12 years ago

daren1

"always faithfull"

commented 12 years ago

Jenn

Yes I know... semper fi, do or die as a whole statement...

commented 12 years ago

Dollybird

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Hi John, even though Im not American, I want to wish you happy retirement, and Thank God, you made it.. Hope it was worth it, despite the poor pension. Not sure it is because Goverment cant afford it, but thoes at top, always get the most, its same here where I live. God Bless you.