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March 3, 2011
NOTE FROM KILROY:
Looks like the country dodged a bullet this week with Congress
possibly shutting down the Federal Government over the
annual budget. However, they only “kicked the can down the
road” a couple of weeks, so this may come back to haunt us.
Many federal workers are worried they’ll be without a job
and a paycheck for who knows how long? Luckily, those who are
military veterans have special skills to deal with situations like that.
possibly shutting down the Federal Government over the
annual budget. However, they only “kicked the can down the
road” a couple of weeks, so this may come back to haunt us.
Many federal workers are worried they’ll be without a job
and a paycheck for who knows how long? Luckily, those who are
military veterans have special skills to deal with situations like that.
The Top 5 Things Military Vets
Could Do in a Government Shutdown
Could Do in a Government Shutdown
5> Hock those MIL-SPEC screwdrivers and toilet seats they’ve
hoarded for years.
4> Just like when they were still in: Make and sell very special
brownies.
3> Become drill instructors at protest marches.
2> Return to active duty, because the military aren’t subject to
the shutdown. CONTRACTORS ON THE OTHER HAND ARE SCREWED. But
who’s bitter?
and the Number 1 Thing Military Vets Could Do in a Government Shutdown…
1> Successfully use psychological operations on Congress, unlike
the Army.
the Army.
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Credits:
Selected from 17 submissions from 4 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
Kevin Dopart, Washington, DC — 1, 2, 5 (3-day pass!), Topic, Banner tag (26th #1)
Jeffrey Contompasis, Ashburn, VA — 2
Marty McCullen, Gettysburg, PA — 3
Mark Weiss, Austin, TX — 4
Kilroy, Washington, DC — Graffitist