Just Deserts
People don't get what they deserve. Good things often happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. Based on the week running up to the Superbowl the Giants were classless in their comments and predictions. They didn't deserve to be champions. The way the Patriots' played (or didn't play) they deserved to lose. Before Brady and Belicheck arrived in New England we had no chance at a world title. Now we have three. The attacks, sometimes personal on Brady and Belicheck by the Boston media is undeserving. The people of Boston deserve better than so called "journalists" critiquing the Patriots.
What started me on this line of thinking was an interview President Obama gave just before the Superbowl. He said he "deserves" to be re-elected. No politician "deserves" anything. He or she serves at the request of the constituency her or she represents. If you look at Obama's record the only thing he "deserves" is a "don't let the door hit you on the way out". For the first time in modern history Obama had the support of the country and the opportunity to level the playing field. He rode this vision right on to Pennsylvania Avenue. Lacking both courage and character he was unable to do what was both necessary and right. Like the Bush family that put us in this mess, he remained beholden to the special interests who lined his pocket. Why? "He never failed to fail, it was the easy thing to do." This is exactly why under Obama the 99% are worse off. The 1% they continue to do just fine.
In an unpublicized move President Obama signed legislation that drastically effect the men and women who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. First, these men and women make very little money. An enlisted soldier makes roughly $18,000 a year. If they want anything beyond the most basic of equipment they are financially responsible. Soldiers used to receive $225 a month "combat pay". Obama has redefined the definition of combat pay. First, unless you are being shot at or forced to shoot on a regular basis you no longer are determined to be in "combat" So most Marines dancing around IEDs in Afghanistan are no longer entitled to the extra pay. The other difference is the pay will now be pro-rated based on the number of days you are being shot at. Basically, dodge a bullet make an extra $7.50. Make it through the day just being in fear of being assassinated by the Pakistan and Saudi Arabian supported Taliban make your regular pay.
The Commander in Chief is now giving the US Marine Corp the middle finger. Nobody deserves that. God forbid the 1% pay a nickel in taxes. We'll balance the budget by nickel and diming the people defending this country. This November let's show the President and every other member of Congress what they really deserve.
KOKO
