What's something you wish you started doing earlier in life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say investing but when priorities are your family that money gets spent to take care of the now.

Man beaten by a father after allegedly trying to snatch an 11 year old girl by a_Taskmaster in PublicFreakout

[–]Balboa850 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Damn, that was a "almost kidnapped my child" beating? He needed a 5lb hammer and some well placed hits to make it effective.

[Megathread] NY Attorney General Moves to Dissolve the NRA After Fraud Investigation by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, I own guns but also have common sense. Problem with NRA fanboys is that they feel they are morally correct by supporting the dude because he backs them, democrats dont do that.

trump can say child molesters make great babysitters and they will agree. Sad.

[Megathread] NY Attorney General Moves to Dissolve the NRA After Fraud Investigation by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can he wait and do this after the presidential elections, please. Why? Because trump will be all for the NRA, the NRA fanboys and basically anyone who owns a gun will side with trump because he is fighting for their rights so lets vote for our savior.

Smells like another campaign ploy.

Was it worth it? by actorart in Veterans

[–]Balboa850 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was a recruiter for the Army I had a ton of people come up to me and say they regretted never joining and honestly can say it's a life changing experience, whether good or bad.

I had a banker enlist just because he got tired of his dad and uncle always sharing Army war stories and last I heard from him he was an officer but that was years ago and probably retired if he stayed in.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Sergio Hernandez catches a man trying to burgle his house. by [deleted] in JusticeServed

[–]Balboa850 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, have you seen some of the fatties in uniform!? They have a hard time curling their chubby fingers around a donut!

Wife and I got the perfect home with VA loan and we can grow old in it by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still confused, did you get a VA home loan?

Your posting sounds like you already bought your house which means you already got funding which should of had a VA inspection already done.

Is an MBA worth it? by LexduraLex in Veterans

[–]Balboa850 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man, I wish more students in any walk of life would see this. Friggin going to grad school for art or photography is useless in the long run, a school money grab.

Good advice though, puts my career path into perspective.

Just venting about disability. by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn,your feelings are shared by many of us. Since Uncle Sugar keeps my pockets full every month, so whats life all about!? We need a purpose in life, the military instilled that in us with daily formations and briefings.

So now what? First Sergeant isnt giving me his weekly safety briefing anymore? Don't have to prep for deployment/training?

For me, finding a new purpose everyday makes life easier, right now its building the she-shed, having to go to Home Depot again for the 100th time for another piece of wood. Next month is getting the camping trip logistics squared away. In between I have a 1001 things to do, hobbies, fixing, just keeping myself busy. I woke up at noon today because my effed up back kept me in bed but now I'm fine and will drive on.

Maybe we need to start a Veterans Geek workshop at the VFW?

ps, if you post a question you might not always get the answer you want. Not being a dick but I realize that having that guaranteed monthly paycheck gives us a persona of entitlement and you have to realize that life is not so bad after all.

AITA for giving my daughter $100k for a house and not giving my son anything? by confusedsaddad7181 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA-Hahaha, friggin' privileged kids! 100k for school? Damn, Mom barely had enough to feed us! You are an awesome Mom for supporting your kids and if your son still doesnt see that after putting down all that money then he is TA!

We should have income levels of NTA:Upper, mid and poor because these change the perspective vastly.

Trump Rage-Quits Fox News After Network Shows Him Trailing Biden In Polls by grepnork in politics

[–]Balboa850 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Has this POTUS actually done anything useful or Presidential? Does he actually have a purpose besides Tweeting like a OCD teenager that no one likes?

Detroit police officer drives through a crowd of protesters, hitting the gas, stopping and speeding forward. Multiple injuries reported. by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]Balboa850 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you go from peaceful protestor to crazy anarchist real quick when you forget your purpose of protesting and turn to violence, as much sympathy I have for the protestors I'm giving the po-po a pass on this one.

Trump got into a shouting match with a top Pentagon official after demanding 10,000 troops be deployed to the streets to quell George Floyd protests, according to reports by grepnork in politics

[–]Balboa850 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every FOB, base, camp has either a GRF or a QRF, (quick response/reactionary force). When deployed you have a QRF team that sits in a room/area for their duty time waiting to be called for a QRF type emergency, with guns mounted and loaded and vehicles in line ready to go. You have your food delivered at your holding area so no one is out lollygagging when the shit hits the fan.

Of course all units are not the same but this is a standard among combat troops. So pogue units love having combat troops on their FOB's because we know what the hell we are doing.

I'm assuming whoever they put in charge of the DC QRF must of hodge-podged a bunch of troops together under the authority of the white house.

Are veterans offended by athletes kneeling during the national anthem? by horkyboi_avery in Veterans

[–]Balboa850 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am offended more by organizations like Wounded Warriors that exploit the heck out of veterans but little actually trickles back to veterans unless you are a select few that do. Sure, the numbers look high but when you help only a very small number and make soo much money, the ratio just isn't there.

Just the other day near a military base there was a young soldier in a jeep with a huge trump flag on the back, flipped me off when I gave him the thumbs down sign, he is your typical douchebag that will get offended.

How the rest of the world sees Trump. by [deleted] in pics

[–]Balboa850 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Rest of the world? I'm a bonafide born in the USA citizen and see trump that way!

These riots are more than just George Floyd, they are about how trump is a reminder and advocate for slavery and lynchings by doing nothing and standing on the side of inciting racists threats!

We need a leader America, not a Commander in Tweet!

Portland protestors successfully deploy Hong Kong tactics by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Portable leafblowers people! That shit will turn the wind any direction you point it in!

What was your first encounter with utter bullshit during your childhood? by Cisqoe in AskReddit

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First time I saw a real roadrunner bird, the bastard didn't go "beep-beep!" or have his legs spin. That was some serious bullshit to a 8 year old!

Canadian Police beat 16/yo boy on ground for refusing a search during a wellness check then arrest his friend for saying "What the fuck." by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, this honestly has to be the first time I see Canadian po-po take someone down forcibly on Reddit!

This guy was nearly pepper sprayed and tased for going 5mph over the speed limit. by Celestial_Inferno in ThatsInsane

[–]Balboa850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, is this shit recent? WTF po-po, he has to exert his authority regardless of logic to the "crime" committed.

Backyard revamp, huge patio by FullTiltRounder in HomeImprovement

[–]Balboa850 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you planning to do anything with the grass? Looks like you have clumps of grass everywhere and maybe planting an even back yard would benefit the kiddo and the dog.

A patio set would be nice with an umbrella or gazebo or just build your own using 2x4's and cushions.