I know so many Trump voting veterans that this is going to piss off. Let me go pop some popcorn and tune my violin. - ThreadSky

realtexaspaul.com • 2 days ago

I know so many Trump voting veterans that this is going to piss off. Let me go pop some popcorn and tune my violin.

Big one for military folks ...

Hegseth's Pentagon looking to hand on-base grocery stores and shops designed to save service members and their families money to the private sector.

Story by @ktoropin.bsky.social + @tomnovelly.bsky.social

Comments

racinglady8.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well why not. God forbid he should keep something in place for our military.

margery-the-pixie.bsky.social•2 days ago

We liberal (read: practical) vets have to suffer for this too. Pardon me, but this is what happens when cant-pass-high school-but-can -shoot-straight recruits are enlisted. I said what I said.

serena369.bsky.social•2 days ago

😡😡😡

randall1972.bsky.social•2 days ago

Hold on, let me get a hanky.

benevolenttater.bsky.social•2 days ago

There is nothing humane left in the GOP, they have completely turned into greedy asskissing bootlickers. Not surprised by the hypocrisy, but maybe the pace at which they're mowing down vets' rights & services. Def ready for the fireworks that will come from this, Heggy dumbass ain't ready. 🍿

highcountrylass.bsky.social•2 days ago

This WILL piss of vets. After 9-11 Luke AFB closed commissary to anyone not active duty and vets had a fit. Commissary was reopened in short order.

princessjane57.bsky.social•2 days ago

Commisary you tried to privatize and it DID NOT WORK!!! SO YOU WENT BACK TO AAFES

princessjane57.bsky.social•2 days ago

Hell no!! And i did NOT VOTE trump ever!

thyroid-2303.bsky.social•2 days ago

Amazon I’m thinking

1bigdog.bsky.social•2 days ago

There goes egg prices.

mmkeefe.bsky.social•2 days ago

Ohhh boy

dpc1zspeaking.bsky.social•2 days ago

Sounds good! 🍿

b0bsmith.bsky.social•2 days ago

It wasn't broken, but let's make a buck before everyone catches on.

foxmccloudstarfx.bsky.social•2 days ago

philoof.bsky.social•2 days ago

Not everything should be privatized and turned into a commodity so that more money can be squeezed out of the working class

This is already unsustainable

foolme2xshameonme.bsky.social•2 days ago

FAFO

papaomg.bsky.social•2 days ago

I don't see how there can be any Trump voting veterans seeing how Trump has disrespected & debased them. When I enlisted, my pay was $419.00 a month. The Base Exchange was where we got our money's worth. That was a long time ago but I bet our soldiers aren't rich now. Disgraceful.

sickandtiered.bsky.social•1 day ago

It disincentivizes people from joining. Maybe that’s the point.

mvandor.bsky.social•2 days ago

Texas Paul gettin' real.

rcintl.bsky.social•18 hours ago

I don't know what they're thinking Paul. I come from a military fam & am prior svc army & even at the prices we had/have now it was more than most of us could/can afford. We have to find SOME way to shut off the rwnj media EVERYWHERE especially w/ our troops. I hate this but it might wake them up.

tme23.bsky.social•2 days ago

I would got to the commissary with my dad’s mother to buy groceries. This is horrible. My dad’s mother is rolling in her grave.

certwelder56.bsky.social•2 days ago

I it’s time we hand over hegseth to the private sector.
He’s done enough for our military

juleslebo69.bsky.social•2 days ago

I have a super tiny one I can send you. 😉

highestbitter.bsky.social•2 days ago

Trump seeks to remove ACA coverage for DACA/Dreamers & trans health care. The comment period for the proposed rule to open until Friday, April 11.
Public comment here; https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/19/2025-04083/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability

More info here: https://indivisible.org/health-rule

https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AMR5192072025ENGLISH.pdf

mrwilson007.bsky.social•2 days ago

Sgt. Cletus voted for it.

supplysgt.bsky.social•2 days ago

That will be another obstacle in the VA System to screw us! Why do RepubliCONS Hate veterans?

supplysgt.bsky.social•2 days ago

Wait and see, (unfortunately)! they’ll do that and report that Vets are Thrilled with it and keep going, the VA Medical system has worked well for me since I entered it in 2013

robyndehood.bsky.social•2 days ago

On a positive note, they don’t have the training and you do if worst comes to worst…

robyndehood.bsky.social•2 days ago

Because they’re lazy cowards and cannot relate to courage and self sacrifice.

dean3815.bsky.social•2 days ago

lol love it

breadthieves.bsky.social•2 days ago

Privatize everything! That is the goal!

I would have thought they would start in less conspicuous places than this, but they seem to be bulldozing...they are working on privatizing the postal service and SSN too.

It doesn't seem smart.

informedobserver.bsky.social•1 day ago

One dumb idea after another.

sdvibe.bsky.social•2 days ago

Meanwhile, they're quietly sending our service members into a questionable war against the Houthis that may escalate beyond control since both the Houthis and Iran are as unpredictable as 🍊
https://www.youtube.com/live/H549QdIrtrs?si=LZrjYhX5_oJbpK-R

motherjuggler.bsky.social•2 days ago

No one can trust trump

kismet13.bsky.social•2 days ago

MAGA Vets do not care. They believe in crazy clown show and promises. They may come out of amnesia pretty soon.

mbeach969.bsky.social•2 days ago

Fuck this regime !!

jdrs18.bsky.social•2 days ago

That will piss off many! Active duty and veterans appreciate the Exchange and commissary services. This is shameful!

nojusticenopeas.bsky.social•2 days ago

Their cruelty knows no bounds.

runrunchase.bsky.social•2 days ago

What is with the fascination with the private sector? I worked in the private sector for over 50 years and I can assure you mistakes are made and best laid plans are wrecked every minute of every day.

kimberleelynn.bsky.social•2 days ago

I worked in commissaries. I KNOW how this is gonna piss a lot of veterans off.

harrymaroudas.bsky.social•2 days ago

Before this, Walmart/Targets/etv. and Republicans ruined the Exchange's low, low non-retail prices for service folks and dependants. They built stores outside of the bases, but couldn't compete. So, they sicked their lobbyists on a corporate loving Congress and made the Exchange charge retail.

navylife89.bsky.social•2 days ago

My hubby is a veteran, we hardly ever go there. They say they don’t charge taxes on goods but the have a 5% surcharge. We haven’t been in long time, so maybe it has changed. Anyways, it’s just another way for one of their rich friends to get even richer.

robyndehood.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes, “f*ck you very much,” is always a very encouraging way to get future enlistments. But, what can we really expect from a draft dodging mango clown who calls POWs, etc “losers.” And I haven’t even started on Hegseth.

wickit411.bsky.social•1 day ago

Military Veteran Trumpers fucked their own self. Commissary will be gone. Base Exchange will be gone. MWR stands for morale, welfare and recreation. Gone and gone.

Don't join the military. Using my military benefit ASAP (while I still have it).

stereoreveries.bsky.social•2 days ago

#HandsOff Free Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aDbEmHo9Fo

pete1971.bsky.social•2 days ago

Fuck and so many would happily vote for him again.

mblehrhoff.bsky.social•2 days ago

They voted for the grifting, fascist wind, and now will reap the whirlwind.
Very bad mistake, for themselves and our country.

justpat69.bsky.social•2 days ago

How long will it be before they start the draft again? When they can't get people to sign up for these abuses.

jimrissmiller.bsky.social•2 days ago

Seems senseless.

davidjkerr.bsky.social•2 days ago

The great soldier family rip-off is here. Hegseth's cut is??

tammytalks123.bsky.social•2 days ago

Oh yeah! My retired navy veteran brother should be super happy about this. Now that he works for Lockheed, and proudly voted for Trump back in 2016 and was so happy with his 401. I’m here for this and the stock market issues. I’m sure he won’t even acknowledge it. That’s what MAGA does.