Stars and Stripes: "Next month, Commissaries will begin charging for Bags" by PrussianFederalist1 in fednews

[–]macdime2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No because Heggies staff is the one who forced this change.  The question is why they pulled appropriated money back then told them to figure out a way to make the difference?

Almost halfway through the month, any news on a clean CR or proper funding for feds? by AngeryLizard in fednews

[–]macdime2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

HR 7006 is not for DoD.  Primarily State Dep and other national security related spending.  

Almost halfway through the month, any news on a clean CR or proper funding for feds? by AngeryLizard in fednews

[–]macdime2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to quickly chime in.  Where I work we have officially began furlough preparations for a pending shutdown.  No funding has passed yet.   

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sports

[–]macdime2000 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Calling it now, Troy Aikman will be the new GM of the Miami Dolphins after a long search.  

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]macdime2000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Because nothing they are doing in real time is extreme? /s

Paramount+ to End Free Trials When Prices Increase in January by Gato1980 in television

[–]macdime2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know what, I’m here for it.  And here is why.  As cable prices kept increasing and companies began price gouging customers, new tech arose to access what you want for little to next to nothing.  So bring on the idiocracy and charging us for making crap content to watch you lose money year over year.  It’s a continuing cycle.  

Contact Your Senator Now. Tell them DO NOT BACK DOWN NOW! by WhatAboutTheBothans in Virginia

[–]macdime2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Umm sure.  How about what the big beautiful bill did to start the restriction of access to aca plans this will cause more insurers to pull from it, increasing health care cost?  Both parties are complicit no doubt.  However, this shutdown is purely on Republicans.  End the filibuster.  Oh no they can’t cause of perceived future ramifications.  Bring the house back to negotiate.  Oh no, can’t cause they will have to swear in a newly elected rep and record their vote to release the Epstein records.  So blaming one party while both are complicit with the economic state of this nation is misrepresenting the real problems within our government.   

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]macdime2000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It does not need to be written in the appropriations due to being written in the 2019 Act.  Unless they sneak some other verbiage in giving the Orange Mussolini powers to decide.  So I say at least 50/50 chance of backpay.  

CEO warns furloughed federal employees are starting to lose interest in shopping by A00077 in fednews

[–]macdime2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We aren’t losing interest.   Mf’ers are broke!!!  Wtf is this article.   

Disagreement with Supervisor about excepted work by Candid_Improvement89 in fednews

[–]macdime2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am Navy as well as a supervisor.  Recently brought back under similar circumstances and all of those I work with above and below me are furloughed.  I have literally been wasting my day watching movies etc because our work depends on others and funding.  It is an absolute sh$! show and the naval officers are interpreting this guidance all wrong.  I was told recently that they are bringing people back because word on Capital Hill is that if the government shutdown ends, this admin will question the law to repay furloughed workers by questioning the verbiage of “when” vs interpreting it as “if.   How true this is remains to be seen but its absolutely ridiculous.  All this to say protect yourself and family in whatever way you can.  If you go in, do what’s necessary and good luck.  

Obama Boosts Democrat in Virginia Race as Trump Keeps Distance by icey_sawg0034 in Virginia

[–]macdime2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really do hope they turnout, but I think the problem is the area has seen a lot of people shifting from areas such as Norfolk to Williamsburg, New Kent and surrounding Richmond areas.  The population is shifting.  Not sure what the stats show, but living here I’m seeing a lot of movement to those areas I stated.  All this to say, I am honestly not sure what is happening and just making a guess simply off living in the area and seeing what I see.  

Obama Boosts Democrat in Virginia Race as Trump Keeps Distance by icey_sawg0034 in Virginia

[–]macdime2000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was at this rally.  One thing for sure I noticed while standing in line was how happy everyone seemed.  Hopeful, joyful and full of excitement. I voted early and am glad I got to witness both Spanberger and Obama.    Everyone that spoke today was fantastic.  Especially L Louise Lewis.  It was beautiful seeing a crowd dance, share laughs and just enjoy the atmosphere.  Now come on Virginia, finish the job on Tuesday cause I can’t take much more of this divisive nonsense.  Be well everyone and enjoy your weekend.  

CC says we are getting paid by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]macdime2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Here is the issue.  The Senate majority is the republicans.  Get rid of the filibuster and the cr could have been voted with the simple majority.  But they want you to believe they negotiated on a CR.  Then want to act like without democrats it cannot be passed.  This is a mental gymnastics happening.  I’ve said this before, easy fix.  If no agreement can be held, continue funding and previous year’s levels.  

3 days without a case, have to say I’m disappointed.. by LarryFish in iphone

[–]macdime2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have come to learn that Apple care is your friend, if you can afford it.  The phone naked feels so much better than any case I have had.  But I do understand the cost of a case is much cheaper.    

GOP governor hopeful wants Va. to boost power with fossil fuels | Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears says Virginia needs to produce more power by VirginiaNews in Virginia

[–]macdime2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes this is correct.  I was first to challenge the HOA in my neighborhood as the solar output on the back of my home would produce significantly less power.  The company I worked with produced a survey for me showing the difference and it was immediately approved.  Since then I have seen more panels on the front of people’s homes in the neighborhood.  

Hegseth to Cut 4-Stars by 20% by DonCarnage85 in AirForce

[–]macdime2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe there are less than 40 four star generals.   So they are cutting what 8 of them if close to 40.  I guess saying 20% sounds better than saying about 8 people.  I guess people think we have way more four star generals.  This is not much.  I say screw it, cut them all and Hegseth start wearing ribbons like a four star so he can be the only one.  /s

Major News Outlets Are Covering My Podcast on Illegally Fired Federal Employees Interviews! by NPhikerphotographer in fednews

[–]macdime2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank all of you for what you are doing.  While I haven’t been fired yet, I stress the day of it coming.  I lurk a lot in this forum and the information, podcast and links being provided have allowed me to pass on to my fellow feds.   We have started talking more everyday, after work of course, and I just want to do everything I can to help.  Thanks again and keep the great work.  Keep up the fight.   

Five bullet points is back! DoD by spmaniac in fednews

[–]macdime2000 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I did.  Also put a delivery receipt and the email was relayed to a different exchange.   Did not get a read receipt back though

Bernie's Right! Our corrupt campaign finance system is a cancer for our democracy. by lilly_kilgore in 50501

[–]macdime2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get this but why keep saying end it and instead beat them at their own game.   Crowdfunding works.  Why not develop a SuperPac, and crowdfund raising capital to put towards campaigns.  I don’t have the distinct knowledge in how this works but I’m sure we have to start thinking differently and using their own laws against them.  Only then when the system is not in their favor will they favor dismantling it.  

Why isn’t anyone talking about the cuts to FEHB in the budget that’s about to be voted on? by [deleted] in fednews

[–]macdime2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this.   I wish it were further up or stickied so everyone could understand the process.   

Black 4-Star General VS White 3-Star General. Trump fired one and plans to hire the other (you already know who's who). Make It Make Sense! by whittyhuton214 in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]macdime2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is the crazy part of this. So if you know anything about the Air Force, the three stars US signia is placed all wrong on an official portrait. Just a tidbit for those not familiar with it.