$1776.00

[JGalt]

That's what President Trump is giving to every US service member for an Independence Day themed celebration. If I know Trump, He's come up with a fool-proof plan to make the left look ever more idiotic. He is going to do this knowing that someone is going to take exception to it, so he can say "Why do you hate our military?"

And you know damned well, someone on the left is going to come unglued over this.

Trump announces service members will get $1,776 ‘warrior dividend’ for Christmas​

"President Trump proudly announced that his administration is doling out Independence Day-themed $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks to service members before Christmas.

“Military service members will receive a special … warrior dividend before Christmas,” Trump announced during his address to the nation on Wednesday night. “A warrior dividend in honor of our nation’s founding in 1776, we are sending every soldier $1,776."

“And the checks are already on the way.”

Trump announces service members will get $1,776 ‘warrior dividend’ for Christmas

 

[Darkwind]

If I get one, I'll be sending it back with a note that says, "Please apply this to our debt."

 

[braalian]

so they made the amount '1776' as a PR stunt?

absurd

 

[Dekster]

Strange Congress having to authorize shit went right out the window on January 20, 2025.

 

[yidnar]

so they made the amount '1776' as a PR stunt?

absurd

our brave service men and women wont think its absurd ..

 

[braalian]

our brave service men and women wont think its absurd ..

so just give them $2k or something

1776 is a cheap publicity stunt

 

[JGalt]

Strange Congress having to authorize shit went right out the window on January 20, 2025.

**** Congress. They're a bunch of dysfunctional idiots.

 

[yidnar]

so just give them $2k or something

1776 is a cheap publicity stunt

its a show of appreciation ! and 1776 is the the year of independence ! it has meaning ..

 

[JGalt]

so just give them $2k or something

1776 is a cheap publicity stunt

I knew someone would take umbrage with it.

 

[JGalt]

its a show of appreciation ! and 1776 is the the year of independence ! it has meaning ..

That is true. In addition to setting a trap for the left, it instills patriotism and morale among the military members.

I mean, how could anyone dare say anything bad about this? It's a "win/win" move.

 

[Darkwind]

From the mouth of babes.

 

[candycorn]

Yeah, wouldn't Congress have to approve something like this?

 

[Samofvt]

Yeah, wouldn't Congress have to approve something like this?

No.

 

[candycorn]

No.

Really? Seems like a lot of money to just be sent out the door without anyone passing a bill to fund the expenditure.

 

[Samofvt]

our brave service men and women wont think its absurd ..

To be sure, they will think its absurd. They will laugh, because I'm pretty sure anyone remaining in our armed forces understands it's arbitrary. ARBITRARY. But someone has to decide. And in the bottom of my heart, I hope our men and women understand that * they * will decide.

It's about principles. And if any of your fellow members of the platoon act belligerent, first give them a chance (they may need to sober up). And if they can't understand "principles" then ask your sergeant to have them politely removed from your group. On good grounds, what with family and all.

God's speed.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

If I get one, I'll be sending it back with a note that says, "Please apply this to our debt."

Why would you get one?

 

[MostBoringManInTheWorld]

Thank you to all of our veterans on this board for your service!

May Trump's $1,776 check to each and every one of you make your Christmas merry!

God bless us every one!

 

[TemplarKormac]

Why would you get one?

The inference is that he is in the military.

 

[Concerned American]

Thank you to all of our veterans on this board for your service!

May Trump's $1,776 check to each and every one of you make your Christmas merry!

God bless us every one!

I don't think veterans are getting this. It is for active duty personnel, if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

The inference is that he is in the military.

That remains to be stated, so that is why I asked.