Cost of the War

12-09-2009, 01:32 PM

I was stumbling around on the net as I usually do and was reading articles on the war and what our soldiers are having to go thru with so many of them going through more than 1 and 2 tours. Some of them are on their 5th tour,,,that is shocking and appalling at the same time. Without getting into the politics of whether we should be there or not there is a price to pay and we are surely paying for it in so many different ways. They say the average pay per soldier just going into service for the estimated call of 40,000 soliders next year going to Afghanistan is $750,000 per man! That is amazing when you consider the fact of what that kind of money would mean for our country at a time when a lot of people are losing their homes, their jobs and so many other things. Consider the fact of soldiers returning home who will need medical care for their physical and mental wounds,,,then the average goes up towards a million dollars per soldier.

Thoughts?

http://costofwar.com/

12-09-2009, 01:36 PM

My thoughts in a nutshell about these "wars" our government has been having have always been this in a nutshell. I don't support the wars but I do support our troops. The rest of my thoughts are of a political nature and thus will not be shared on this board.

12-09-2009, 01:46 PM

7 times for me now...counting all the way back to 1990

OIF x 2

OEF x 2

""Others"" - JTF SWA, Provide Comfort, Desert Shield/Storm

Next year will be tour #8

12-09-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

7 times for me now...counting all the way back to 1990

OIF x 2

OEF x 2

""Others"" - JTF SWA, Provide Comfort, Desert Shield/Storm

Next year will be tour #8

Having lived in San Diego which is a community that supports the Armed Forces I cannot even fathom 8 Tours. Our nation owes you a gratitude it can never full repay but it should. Like a house that is paid for, college paid for, 0% loan for automobiles, free health care for life for you and your family. This is how a greatful nation should provide for those who do multiple tours.

Kreth · 12-09-2009, 04:09 PM

Am I the only one that thought this was gonna be a tally of the damage from the Ph34r thread?

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12-09-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigary

Having lived in San Diego which is a community that supports the Armed Forces I cannot even fathom 8 Tours. Our nation owes you a gratitude it can never full repay but it should. Like a house that is paid for, college paid for, 0% loan for automobiles, free health care for life for you and your family. This is how a greatful nation should provide for those who do multiple tours.

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Am I the only one that thought this was gonna be a tally of the damage from the Ph34r thread?

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hotreds · 12-09-2009, 04:35 PM

Go figure! War is expensive! Keep in mind the National Priorities Project is just another left-wing interest group whose stats are suspect at best. Out.

AD720 · 12-09-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cigary

I was stumbling around on the net as I usually do and was reading articles on the war and what our soldiers are having to go thru with so many of them going through more than 1 and 2 tours. Some of them are on their 5th tour,,,that is shocking and appalling at the same time. Without getting into the politics of whether we should be there or not there is a price to pay and we are surely paying for it in so many different ways. They say the average pay per soldier just going into service for the estimated call of 40,000 soliders next year going to Afghanistan is $750,000 per man! That is amazing when you consider the fact of what that kind of money would mean for our country at a time when a lot of people are losing their homes, their jobs and so many other things. Consider the fact of soldiers returning home who will need medical care for their physical and mental wounds,,,then the average goes up towards a million dollars per soldier.

Thoughts?

http://costofwar.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

Go figure! War is expensive! Keep in mind the National Priorities Project is just another left-wing interest group whose stats are suspect at best. Out.

...over three hours, that's not too bad.

croatan · 12-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Nipping in the bud.

pnoon · 12-09-2009, 05:52 PM

Some people never learn.

12-09-2009, 01:32 PM	#1
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Cost of the War I was stumbling around on the net as I usually do and was reading articles on the war and what our soldiers are having to go thru with so many of them going through more than 1 and 2 tours. Some of them are on their 5th tour,,,that is shocking and appalling at the same time. Without getting into the politics of whether we should be there or not there is a price to pay and we are surely paying for it in so many different ways. They say the average pay per soldier just going into service for the estimated call of 40,000 soliders next year going to Afghanistan is $750,000 per man! That is amazing when you consider the fact of what that kind of money would mean for our country at a time when a lot of people are losing their homes, their jobs and so many other things. Consider the fact of soldiers returning home who will need medical care for their physical and mental wounds,,,then the average goes up towards a million dollars per soldier. Thoughts? http://costofwar.com/

12-09-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cost of the War My thoughts in a nutshell about these "wars" our government has been having have always been this in a nutshell. I don't support the wars but I do support our troops. The rest of my thoughts are of a political nature and thus will not be shared on this board. Last edited by mariogolbee; 12-09-2009 at 01:37 PM. Reason: spelling

12-09-2009, 01:46 PM	#3
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cost of the War 7 times for me now...counting all the way back to 1990 OIF x 2 OEF x 2 ""Others"" - JTF SWA, Provide Comfort, Desert Shield/Storm Next year will be tour #8

12-09-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cost of the War Am I the only one that thought this was gonna be a tally of the damage from the Ph34r thread? Posted via Mobile Device

12-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Cost of the War Go figure! War is expensive! Keep in mind the National Priorities Project is just another left-wing interest group whose stats are suspect at best. Out. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#9
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Cost of the War Nipping in the bud. __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

12-09-2009, 05:52 PM	#10
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Cost of the War Some people never learn. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden