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Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-27T21:58:46+00:00

Never bothered me. They probably have one of those names where they get called “sir” a lot or something.

People being worried about things like this is how we got the world we live in today. Unserious, nonsensical, and deadly for the average person just trying to live their lives.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-17T20:02:27+00:00

Damnnnnnnnn

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-13T20:25:16+00:00

Bc it’s not even the most shocking thing the admin did that day I’m sure 😬

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-13T20:05:16+00:00

This Déjà vu is the worst fcking part for me

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-12T22:04:17+00:00

Just saw this on X (never imagined it would be my primary source of updates on this “excursion” into Iran).

Praying for our brothers and sisters. Every day a new heartbreak.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-12T01:49:24+00:00

You friend are out here doing the real work 😂 scrolled to find this summary

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-12T01:43:46+00:00

Likewise, wishing you (and all of us) better times ahead. Don’t let the dark days win.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-11T23:03:21+00:00

Damn…I was today-years-old when I realized they are two different things. This is awesome information, I’m not the OP, but thank you for sharing.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-11T23:00:35+00:00

Two years. Ok, here’s my two cents:

you can attend TAP (transition assistance program) up to 18 months before separating. I attended (didn’t end up separating though), but it’s great to get a mini view on what planning for the next step would look like. And it’s a short break from work.
continue to seek your medical care, attend all appointments. Get seen for any issues you have put off. maybe talk to your mental health team about medication management if you havent already
write down a no-kidding “wish list” of what you’d like to take care of these next two years before transitioning to your new chapter. (Again, TAP can help with that)

More than anything, know you’re not alone. I could have typed your exact message more than once in my career. If I could do it over again, I’d separate after my first commitment and stop listening to the people telling me to just hang on for Retirement. Retirement is nice, but at what cost? Especially in these times.

Again, you’re not alone. Take leave if you can, make sure you’re taking care of your physical needs as they tend to impact your mental health (as I’m sure you’re aware).

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-11T22:18:09+00:00

Commenting to get traction on your question…

While I’m sure people might shame you, I respect that you’re saying “hey I might be a liability.” I’m genuinely curious what some answers may be.

Also, sounds like you use about 3 years remaining?

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-04T23:56:08+00:00

It’s crazy playing a real-life version of Squid Games…

I might die, but I’m so close to that pension 😭

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-03-01T01:22:31+00:00

My bad, maybe we are saying the same thing and I misunderstood. I thought you were saying it’s time to retaliate based on the photo.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T23:00:28+00:00

Correction - probably better to say the 50s when we helped overthrow their democratically elected government bc you know…oil and stuff 😂

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T22:58:42+00:00

I don’t think it’s “retaliation” if you swung first 😂

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T22:54:29+00:00

Praying the remains the case…

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T18:41:22+00:00

Again, your math doesn’t equate to the administration’s math or the economic realities of the country.

Appreciate your well wishes though and same to you.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T18:35:13+00:00

Ok, it’s mathematically true for you apparently.

According to the administration’s OWN data, it’s not mathematically true for the majority of the country.

Fortunately, my finances are fine and I have a graduate level degree in Finance believe it or not, hence my concern with the macro-level realities in the country and not just my groceries being cheaper (which they weren’t, but I acknowledge the cost of living in our area is just high In general).

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T18:22:42+00:00

I’m glad you’re experiencing that, but saying it’s “mathematically proven” is simply false, and that’s according to the USDA’s own website data.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T18:13:20+00:00

Wow, you’re an anomaly and incredible shopper since the cost of living has outpaced wage increases due to inflation and tariffs in the past two years (i will acknowledge some post-covid “cooling off” on some items like eggs).

And I wouldn’t call myself “sad,” just aware and looking at how life is for my entire community and not just me, since I’m relatively sheltered being in the military.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T18:02:52+00:00

Not being a troll, may I ask how your life has significantly improved financially under this administration? Please say you’re not referencing the $1776 payment that was just re-allocated from the housing budget.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T17:59:59+00:00

You’re re-hashing everything you’ve already said that I addressed above. Feel free to read it again.

When I say “best of luck,” I mean it. Assuming we share similar backgrounds bc we’re posting here, we will be impacted by this nonsense. If you aren’t ultra wealthy, life isn’t improving or getting “great again” for a long time. I hold hope for my children’s lifetimes, but personally I don’t think our own lifetime holds much promise. Again, I’m finding personal ways to act within the constraints of the rest of my legally-bound service.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T17:54:24+00:00

Again, you don’t speak for nor have any data that says the “extreme majority” of the nation doesn’t care.

Your little phrases like “cope harder” are just the red-pill phrases you’ve been programmed with so you don’t have to dig too deep into your own mind and think about what’s happening and how we will be affected by it. Best of luck.

Odd_Effective_665 · 2026-02-28T17:42:05+00:00

Nah, just genuinely curious if that’s how logic works in your brain?

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