XCV: It's Called Accountability
Day 1,189, 10:12
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by Little Old Halfling
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I know the military issue has been discussed just about ad nauseum, but there are still certain things that need to be addressed for any progress to be made.
A Few Points on JCS and the Military
The JCS is a political institution as laid out by the Constitution of this country. At any time, as a part of that political institution, congress and many others can change the way it is done.
The military is not a separate branch. It's oversight is congress, and frankly, congress hasn't been doing it's job.
Roughly 70% of all taxes go to the military. But we don't know specifically what it's used for 100% of the time. That means that roughly 70% of our budget is hazy, fuzzy, sorta unknown. Yes, certain things can be found out, but overall, congress, and government at large have allowed the military to run itself.
Recently, Calvary XO Avruch was discharged without notification or any confirmation of why. People have cited that it was due to his involvement with writing the newest military amendment, as his discharge occurred shortly thereafter.
We have, in short, created a gold devouring monster that we blindly trust with our national security while running an organization of draconian proportions.
The simplest solution? Oversight. Congress must take charge of military funding.
NOT DECIDING WHERE IT GOES, BUT HOLDING THE MILITARY ACCOUNTABLE.
People in the military have been freaking out that this will mean some sort of clamp down, that suddenly the military will be some political tool congressmen and Executives use for their own desires.
That's not what this is about.
This is about knowing what the money goes to, knowing that the enormous amount of funds and trust vested in our defense is well-grounded, and knowing that those who participate in that defense are treated justly and fairly.
Because lately, that hasn't happened.
This will only work with cooperation. The military members must realize this is not a cause for alarm or a call for control and domination. The politicians need to realize that this is not the about control or usage of the military, but accountability and responsibility. Once we work through the kinks, then we can get to actually functioning.
But as of now, we have a very volatile situation. And it needs to be resolved.
Stay frosty.
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inb4milrage
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Voted for the giant dragon;
*pant* *pant*
So many articles
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Given there are already lists of targets going around and some congressmen bragging they could remove JCS members with their congressional puppets, I think the military has a right to defend itself.
I also hope in the next congressional term that limits and "Accountibility" are placed on the Exec via the same brute force methods used to put this current farce into play. Might be nice to see term limits on cabinet and other non-elected roles who's turnover rate is lower than even the militarys.
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"But we don't know specifically what it's used for 100% of the time."
Straight into our pockets brah, who needs guns?
Relorian, provide some evidence for that first paragraph. I think it's generally accepted that I can make things happen in Congress, and I know, and have said, that there is not a single JCS member that is currently impeachable. There is no list of targets, there is no conspiracy to fire JCS members.
You're stirring the pot for the sake of doing it, cause you're butthurt.
Might be nice to see some thought go in to your posts.
Agreed Relorian. There's been some talk of it in recent months and it almost came true back in the CRoy/Frost election. But that's a different issue.
And as to bragging, this isn't that. But change needs to happen.
Voted. And please provide some proof to back up your first paragraph Relorian.
Athan sticks finger in sausage grinder. Ouch!
I think once the military starts realizing that it's a scape goat for an intangible problem its members will start leaving it for better offers including other countries' militaries or even private mercenary work. When the military is reduced to a bunch of n00bs who can't even hold their own in a single battle, maybe then Congress will realize that they have no business screwing with the military because they *think* that they have the mandate to.
Once Congress realizes that the citizens in the regions they live don't elect them but instead the parties they belong to, they'll realize they do nothing of import.
Have the courage to cut the funding. I know there
may have been a few politicos in the past who have
tried this and failed. WHY? Funding cuts is
the only way to affect change... well, I guess
it isn't anymore. You can write a new amendment that
even those who voted yes for it will say it will never be used.
Then WTF? Why do it? I think someone just needed
a way to check to make sure they still had a set.
Don't make me bring up the E word.
what the douche (IJLIV) said
Nice redhead. The rest, well...
"I think once the military starts realizing that it's a scape goat for an intangible problem its members will start leaving it for better offers including other countries' militaries or even private mercenary work. When the military is reduced to a bunch of n00bs who can't even hold their own in a single battle, maybe then Congress will realize that they have no business screwing with the military because they *think* that they have the mandate to."
If this did happen, Congress would just allocate the funds to whatever other new group rose to power and it would for all intensive purposes become "the military."
Good article.... as always!
my point of view: http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/recent-constitutional-amendment-and-where-i-stand--1686195/1/20
"Roughly 70% of all taxes go to the military." I believe 70% of our taxes should go to the military. They keep our states protected. Arm America, is also a great thing we spend our taxes on. We get the United States citizens to fight and help in wars to protected our land. The Military keeps this country safe. Should the Military run itself? Absolutely not. Calvary XO Avruch was discharged without notification or any confirmation of why... I personally think that is unacceptable. Someone like a Calvary XO should not have been discharged without explanation.
'I also hope in the next congressional term that limits and "Accountibility" are placed on the Exec via the same brute force methods used to put this current farce into play. Might be nice to see term limits on cabinet and other non-elected roles who's turnover rate is lower than even the militarys.'
I agree that Congress, who hides everything including this amendment, along with the Exec needs to have term limits.
Henry Arundel: 'Relorian, provide some evidence for that first paragraph. I think it's generally accepted that I can make things happen in Congress, and I know, and have said, that there is not a single JCS member that is currently impeachable. There is no list of targets, there is no conspiracy to fire JCS members.'
Just you asking for proof and then saying that YOU can make things happen is enough proof that the hit list exist. Now, how about you prove it doesn't exist?
I'm surprised you guys haven't already asked the military to open up it's books. We have the same problems in eCanada, with people not being able to see the money trail.
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I should just run for president to shut you all up.
this Amendment goes beyond accountability, which could have been achieved by a strong Comptroller General.
it goes beyond even removing and replacing the CJCS, which could have been achieved with the process already in place.
this is a Congressional PTO of the Military.
Dishmcds: I triple dog dare you.
I want to see term limits for Congress and the Executive....especially Congress.
Term limits for congress are never going to happen because they're not part of the game system. The military and exec, however, are outside game systems partially and thus can be enforced. But honestly, if you think congress has that much power or willpower then you're just a sadly informed conspiracy theorist.
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm hoping for a term limit on Princefigs avatar.
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Actually the trick is, nothing can be enforced.