The president also announced that he had secured a sizable pay increase for troops.
Some of his advisers had suggested 2, 3 or 4%, he said, adding that he had made clear that this was not enough: "I said: 'No. Make it 10%. Make it more than 10%.' Because it's been a long time, it's been more than 10 years."
But as a number of US commentators noted, armed forces personnel have in fact received a pay rise in each of the past 10 years.
The increase for 2019, approved by Congress and signed by the president in August, will be 2.6%.
It is the largest rise for troops since 2010, but not significantly more than last year's 2.4%.
Some of his advisers had suggested 2, 3 or 4%, he said, adding that he had made clear that this was not enough: "I said: 'No. Make it 10%. Make it more than 10%.' Because it's been a long time, it's been more than 10 years."
But as a number of US commentators noted, armed forces personnel have in fact received a pay rise in each of the past 10 years.
The increase for 2019, approved by Congress and signed by the president in August, will be 2.6%.
It is the largest rise for troops since 2010, but not significantly more than last year's 2.4%.
By Kibner Go To PostGet back on track to talking about actual topic of this thread, please.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostEdit: Kibner beat me to it hahaThis is why Smoke Dogg doesn't rate you guys
I like to think that they've bolded "and want to stay in the UK" as a tacit admission that people probably want to rethink whether there'll be a country left worth living in.
I envy those who have another country to go back to.
I envy those who have another country to go back to.
Oh, and this is going to start getting really bad soon. UK Customs is on its knees and Brexit hasn't even hit yet.
If I were a gun or drug smuggler I'd be counting my blessings now that Brexit is happening. Everything will get through.
If I were a gun or drug smuggler I'd be counting my blessings now that Brexit is happening. Everything will get through.
By Laboured Go To PostI like to think that they've bolded "and want to stay in the UK" as a tacit admission that people probably want to rethink whether there'll be a country left worth living in.
I envy those who have another country to go back to.
I'm a British citizen and i'm glad I've got dual citizenship, so I can bail if i need to.
By Laboured Go To PostI like to think that they've bolded "and want to stay in the UK" as a tacit admission that people probably want to rethink whether there'll be a country left worth living in.You're a lawyer you can get citizenship anywhere. You just choose to live the Brexit life.
I envy those who have another country to go back to.
By Lunatic Go To PostYou're a lawyer you can get citizenship anywhere. You just choose to live the Brexit life.
Very difficult. Not least because I'm an expert in UK law, which is obviously fucking useless in most circumstances in foreign nations. I'd have to convert which is basically like going back to square one.
By Laboured Go To PostVery difficult. Not least because I'm an expert in UK law, which is obviously fucking useless in most circumstances in foreign nations. I'd have to convert which is basically like going back to square one.Canada or any of the Colonies. I know they would suck your cock down here. You'd be making 300k in no time.
By Lunatic Go To PostCanada or any of the Colonies. I know they would suck your cock down here. You'd be making 300k in no time.
I know some guys that have done that. It's something I'd consider at some point.
By Flutter Go To Post
Dy get ya mans
By Laboured Go To PostI know some guys that have done that. It's something I'd consider at some point.Sun year round, beautiful beaches, and most of all no taxes is very hard to not like.
There is going to be massive expansion in the financial services sector with the EU forcing us to implement a economic substance regime to avoid the blacklist.
By Lunatic Go To PostSun year round, beautiful beaches, and most of all no taxes is very hard not like.
Just Skyped with my bro in the Caymans. Has the sun-drenched coast line like 10 metres from his balcony. Absolutely haram.
By Hitch Go To PostCan you get Irn Bru over there tho
irn bru is garbage now, though. The standard stuff tastes like the old light version.
By Lunatic Go To PostCanada or any of the Colonies. I know they would suck your cock down here. You'd be making 300k in no time.
By Laboured Go To PostJust Skyped with my bro in the Caymans. Has the sun-drenched coast line like 10 metres from his balcony. Absolutely haram.
By SUPER YARAK Go To PostI've got a mate who works for Rolex in the Caymans. Man is living life.
Are you guys being facetious or for real?
Cuz I'm about to pull up on them like Jonah Hill on Leonardo DiCaprio in Wolf of Wall Street.
Why would I joke about my home? I'm dead serious. I know bartenders that take in 6k a month during busy season.
By Smokey Go To PostDy get ya mansWiiiiiiild out of pocket
So Russia out here with a hypersonic missle and a 18ft underwater missle that can go up to 100 mph at 3000 feet deep.
What we got smh
What we got smh
By Smokey Go To PostSo Russia out here with a hypersonic missle and a 18ft underwater missle that can go up to 100 mph at 3000 feet deep.
What we got smh
We need nvidia on the case asap
By Smokey Go To PostDy get ya mansMore fake news.
By Laboured Go To PostJust having back spams from shuddering at how fucking awful this country is.so basically, I will have to wear a poppy all the time, yeah?
You can get one tattooed on your forehead if it's more convenient
A big one, mind. None of this microdot sized badge nonsense.
A big one, mind. None of this microdot sized badge nonsense.
By Hitch Go To PostYou can get one tattooed on your forehead if it's more convenient
A big one, mind. None of this microdot sized badge nonsense.
By EldritchTrapStar Go To PostLmmmmmmmaaaaaoooooooSave the economy with Trumpcoin
Can we reach a higher peak than this?
By LFMartins86 Go To Post
Fucking hell, this is absolutely ridiculous .
Why?
They're government employees.
Half of them took advantage of the 2008 financial crisis by buying up foreclosed properties and becoming landlords.
They don't pay rent, they take rent.
"painting, carpentry work in exchange"
Hilarious, the same shit he didn't pay a bunch of people for after working on his properties.
Hilarious, the same shit he didn't pay a bunch of people for after working on his properties.
Even if you could what could be done in some places? What kind of landlord would agree to that? I don't even know why I'm humoring it but ffs our president is talking about a barter system just to stay in people's homes because people don't want his stupid fucking wall. That won't pay a mortgage either. The fuck does the fifth financial party removed from your home give a fuck if you can do improvements on it.
By Smoke Dogg Go To PostWhy?Sure, Sally at the DMV windows is a slumlord
They're government employees.
Half of them took advantage of the 2008 financial crisis by buying up foreclosed properties and becoming landlords.
They don't pay rent, they take rent.
By blackace Go To PostSure, Sally at the DMV windows is a slumlordHell if you're a janitor at federal office buildings you're SoL.
By Random Ass Username Go To PostHell if you're a janitor at federal office buildings you're SoL.Half of them own rental property, I hear.
Randolph, c'mon breh, you definitely know how cheap housing gets when the shit hits foreclosure.
>$150,000 condos that become <$50,000 after months of no takers.
>$150,000 condos that become <$50,000 after months of no takers.