So this weekend has been rough. No details, but I've gotten about 10 hours of sleep in 3 days. Maybe that's why I'm so pissed off. Probably not.
If you are easily offended, quit reading here!
Anyone still here? Okay. Here's the deal:
1) The WikiLeak-ed US Military Papers.
A) Pretty sure it wasn't just an Army PVT that leaked this material. Get 'em all! If it's not treason, it's at the VERY least espionage. The penalty for either is still up to and including death. Give it to them. Worried about looking like the bad person for executing someone for putting our Soldiers and countrymen in harm's way? I'm not. If you won't do it, I am happy to report I have found my beatin' stilettos and will be happy to inflict pain. Seriously...you leak secret military reports and you think the government is going to be happy? Really? Regardless, you just put a TON of people in danger - whether you named names or not. AND as a US Soldier, your 1st Amendment rights (including free speech, which allows free expression of your opinion) are pretty much moot. You have pledged to up hold the constitution of United States and the safety of this nation and it's people above your own opinion (this is why my hubby doesn't have a blog...oh wait, that's actually because he is phlegmatic and doesn't really HAVE an opinion anyway. Never mind). Deal with it!
B) I don't care if the guy who publishes the website that posted the documents is a Finnish national living in Finland or not. He's just supplied information that can be used in hurting or killing our Soldiers to our enemy. He should be treated like an enemy informant. Get him. If you are providing information to the terrorists, you become a terrorist by association in my book. What's that line? Oh yeah...WHEN IN DOUBT IF IT COULD INTENTIONALLY OR UNINTENTIONALLY CAUSE DEATH OR DESTRUCTION, DON'T POST IT! Idiot!
2) The blow up about the 9/11 First Responders Health Care Bill on the Congress Floor
A) My guess is that the bill wasn't passed because there were other things in or attached to the bill. Unfortunately, that's the easiest -all be it the SNEAKIEST and MOST UNDERHANDED- way to pass things that would piss off the American public...attach it to a bill that the public sees as a GREAT thing, and then just keep mum about them. Get off the Republicans for being the party of "No", and admit that you ALL screwed up this bill for passage. Idiots.
B) Quit name calling, fighting, and yelling at each other on the House floor. Accept that you're not getting your way, come up with changes and/or move on. Crap, man. I learned that BEFORE I went to kindergarten. What's YOUR problem? Our taxes pay for you guys to be working...not fighting like 3 year olds. Idiots.
C) Health care? Another bill? Seriously? Because I'm pretty sure you all just passed a health care bill this year...I mean, it's got to be good, right? TRICARE, which is only the best for our military and their Families, meets the minimum requirements, right? So it should be fine. Besides, who's paying for this (any of it)? Oh wait, that's right...we're pretty much funding everything with Monopoly money because we just HAD to bail everyone else out...it's called SOCIALISM people - big government running Every.Aspect.Of.Your.Life. and funding it with YOUR money without asking you. Didn't work for Germany or Russia. Still have doubts? Ask any Cuban (and you can find lots of them in southern Florida for some weird...oh RIGHT! They're FLEEING CUBA!) how well it's working there...Idiots.
3) While we're on taxes...the Bush-era tax cuts are about to expire. And Congress has NO PLANS to address this until AFTER November! What does this mean for the average American (who makes LESS than $250, 000 a year, by the way HELLO PRESIDENT OBAMA...THAT'S MOST OF AMERICANS!!!! NOT JUST A FEW!!!!)? It means that you will start paying up to 25% of your pay to taxes. PLUS, if you are married and file jointly, it will cost you MORE than if you filed separately. PLUS you will now essentially be PENALIZED for having children! PLUS there's the minimum alternative tax system...don't even get me started on that system! CALL YOUR CONGRESS PEOPLE! TELL THEM YOU WANT YOUR MONEY! Congress people can be Idiots. Don't let them...
4) So I went to Wal-Mart tonight (yeah, there's a whole other disgruntled blog posting there...):
A) Is it just me, or if it's sold in the USA, it should be MADE in the USA? Wal-Mart doesn't sell ANY clothes made in the USA anymore (so I didn't get a new t-shirt)! What the heck??? Sam Walton's gotta be rolling over in his grave. Did you notice that about the same time Mr. Walton died is about the same time the "Made in the USA" promise stopped? But I digress. You know what? I'm pretty sure that if we kept some of the jobs in the USA, WE WOULDN'T HAVE A 9.5% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (closer to 29%...YES TWENTY-NINE PERCENT...for Veterans!)!!! And that doesn't take into account the underemployed or the folks who have given up and quit filing for unemployment! C'mon folks, this isn't hard to figure out. If we produce items and have our customer service centers in the USA, people have jobs! The folks who have no work will be HAPPY to work, I'm sure. If they are not happy to work, then they are dependent upon the government, and that's not cool either (another rant post? Maybe...). There's something prideful about providing a service or good. Now, I'm not talking about becoming an isolationist nation...no. I'm just saying we shouldn't be DEPENDENT upon other nations for our goods, services and monetary loans! What happens when they stop trading with us? We're screwed. Nice to see that we are promoting a culture of dependency on others. And our government heads up the top of the offenders list on that. We CANNOT be dependent on others to provide us with things our countrymen should be providing for ourselves. Besides, you get what you pay for. So, if it costs you $5 a day to make textile in the Phillipenes, then you are getting a bunch of textiles made at 3cents or less a piece. And I'm NOT paying $15 for a 3cent shirt. It's just not good business sense. I'd rather pay more for good quality materials made that I know made a difference in a neighbor's life than support a corporate "far cat" with very little of my purchase trickling down to the actual worker because (let's be honest) worker's laws are NOT fair all-over the world. True charity starts by taking care of each other in our homes and neighborhoods. We must care for our own before we can care for others. So, let's bring back American Pride in American Made! If it's not made in the USA, I'm not buying it!
AND on the service front...just for once, when I call tech support and press "1" for English (again, ANOTHER pissed off blog post there), I would actually like to be able to understand the person on the line. Trust me, folks in India who are doing your tech support DO NOT speak American English...even after I press "1". Maybe if I go to these corporate offices and press "1" on their CEO's with my beatin' stilettos....
IDIOTS
B) I did by a broadband USB for my laptop. Not bad priced. BUT when I go to check out, I have to pay a 38cent fee for Fire and Police support???? Really? Okay, this isn't about the 38 cents....it's about the principal of the issue. Let me tell you A) if my USB ever gets stolen, I'd better get immediate support from the city of De Pere; no matter where I am! and B) seriously? This 'tax' (and let's be honest, that's what it is) is supposed to support the 911 call centers or whatever...what are my taxes paying for exactly? How about my mother's property taxes? Idiots. Use the tax money for what it is designated. Stay on friggen budget! If I go off budget, I don't get to just roll it over and start fresh at fiscal year! I either have to go without, return items for a refund, or face penalties/judgements/etc. Governments? They just seem to keep spending and assume someone will bail them out, lend them money (that they NEVER seem to pay back), or tax more folks. IDIOTS. One day, the public will revolt. Exhibit A) that "private" town in California that just went bankrupt and fired the majority of it's leadership...and after the firing, the towns-folks went on for 4 HOURS about the total disgust at the former leadership and the way all the changes and government pay increases were passed in a completely covered up method. $700,000+ to be a city manager? $300,000+ as the assistant city manager (who does WHAT exactly???)? $400,000+ as the police chief of 25 (NYC Police Chief only makes $205,000)? They were HUGE IDIOTS...
5) Dear State of Wisconsin: Really? A no-smoking ban in all restaurants and bars? You are SO concerned about my health...really? You'd show more concern if you'd arrest some of these idiots who are drinking and driving. I mean, I know prohibition of alcohol didn't work, but still. I'd really rather you'd let me smoke after dinner than to allow the drunks to be bigger idiots than normal on the road. (Yes, bigger than normal. It's a whole different breed of idiot that drives up here. How hard is it to be courteous and obey laws?) Besides, even AS a smoker, I have rights, too! Mine start immediately where the non-smoker's end. PLUS, numerous studies have proven that it take much less exposure to car exhaust to cause the same amount of damage and inhaling of carcinogens as sitting next to a smoker. Is this discrimination maybe? Because there aren't any other problems to worried about when folks go out to drink for the evening as to whether or not they are going to light a cigarette indoors...IDIOTS...
6) Dear Brown County: The US Army is not always the smartest knife in the drawer, but like 5 years ago they discovered that round-abouts actually cause more accidents and traffic congestion than they prevent, and eliminated them from installations world-wide. So what do YOU do? START building them and then add 28 more this year...ALL AT THE BUSIEST INTERSECTIONS IN THE COUNTY! That 38 cents I just paid at Wal-Mart is NOT going cover the problems your traffic directions are going to cause. People have problems with one-way streets! Folks cannot seem to take their turns. You REALLY can't see the problems arising from this? IDIOTS!
Okay...that's it for now...there's more, but I'm so pissed off I can't think straight.
Again, these are MY OPINIONS...and I'm entitled.
Of course, it's also my opinion that things would run better if WOMEN ran them!
What do YOU think???
Monday, August 2, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Please Leave a Message at the Tone...
After two days of being in denial about it, it's official for me...
I'M HAVING A BREAKDOWN
For the record, I'm okay with this. It's healthy. Here's what happens:
It doesn't help that I'm supposed to be packed for this trip already. It sure doesn't help that I'm supposed to be set for my sister's baby shower (okay, I probably am. But I don't feel like it). It sure the heck doesn't help that it's HOT!
So while I might be on line here and there...I really don't plan on doing anything productive that I have to think about. I may not leave the house for a few days. I don't know. It's different every time. I know that I will probably get a lot snarky. Don't take everything you read at face value. Insert 5X's the normal sarcasm. I'm allowed to have an off day or two, too. Again, it's healthy.
I will let all know when I am back to being me. For right now, I'm just going to ponder the meaning of that white line around the edge of every STOP sign...it's been on my list of things to think about for a while. Later, I am going to recheck the inside of my eyelids for light leaks. Because I can.
I will still be here to handle EMERGENCIES and anything URGENT. And, if I 'owe' you something, you're probably going to see a mass of emails in the next 2 days...I'm working to catch up.
Right now, however, the DVR is calling my name....and it's using a box of Fruit Loops to lure me closer.
Love to all!
-N
I'M HAVING A BREAKDOWN
For the record, I'm okay with this. It's healthy. Here's what happens:
- I get involved in a lot of projects
- I forget to take time for me and DEFINITELY don't spend enough time with God
- I have high personal standards on all projects
- I get "behind" and frustrated
- I take a few days off to read, pray, journal, and get caught up without taking on anything else (or really talking to a lot of folks...which freaks people out)
- I'm back to normal and I get back on the horse and back out there
It doesn't help that I'm supposed to be packed for this trip already. It sure doesn't help that I'm supposed to be set for my sister's baby shower (okay, I probably am. But I don't feel like it). It sure the heck doesn't help that it's HOT!
So while I might be on line here and there...I really don't plan on doing anything productive that I have to think about. I may not leave the house for a few days. I don't know. It's different every time. I know that I will probably get a lot snarky. Don't take everything you read at face value. Insert 5X's the normal sarcasm. I'm allowed to have an off day or two, too. Again, it's healthy.
I will let all know when I am back to being me. For right now, I'm just going to ponder the meaning of that white line around the edge of every STOP sign...it's been on my list of things to think about for a while. Later, I am going to recheck the inside of my eyelids for light leaks. Because I can.
I will still be here to handle EMERGENCIES and anything URGENT. And, if I 'owe' you something, you're probably going to see a mass of emails in the next 2 days...I'm working to catch up.
Right now, however, the DVR is calling my name....and it's using a box of Fruit Loops to lure me closer.
Love to all!
-N
Sunday, July 18, 2010
I'm BACK
It's been a while again since I've posted something. I've been a little overwhelmed with life. Nothing big...just all the little things added up. So, while I've been dealing I just haven't been writing.
Not much has changed. I'm still questioning and sarcastic. I am, however, a lot more organized. At least in thoughts.
...and of course I'm behind. Example: right now I'm supposed to be mowing the yard and finishing a baby shower. So instead of writing a lot, I'm just dropping a note to say that my goal is to be back yet tonight to give a time intensive blog. First, I'm going to go find some sinus headache meds and get a move on.
See you tonight =D
Not much has changed. I'm still questioning and sarcastic. I am, however, a lot more organized. At least in thoughts.
...and of course I'm behind. Example: right now I'm supposed to be mowing the yard and finishing a baby shower. So instead of writing a lot, I'm just dropping a note to say that my goal is to be back yet tonight to give a time intensive blog. First, I'm going to go find some sinus headache meds and get a move on.
See you tonight =D
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Walk Tall-y...and Carry a Stick
Today, I was out and about. A few errands. A meeting. A training. A visit with a friend.
As I was wandering around, I was watching people. I am a people watcher by nature. It's interesting to me to watch peoples' reactions to different things. So, as I'm watching people while running errands, I noticed a few things...and finally pieced together what a couple of my favorite quotes might mean...
1) I am like one of the few women in heels. What's up with that? I love heels. First, they are just classy as hell. Second, they make my legs look great (a miraculous feat in it self). Lastly, you just cannot pull off a dress/skirt with tennis shoes. I know. I've tried.
B) Very few of the others I saw in heels could walk in them. Now, I'm not a perfect "glider" by any means, but you must have a certain posture and step in heels...otherwise you just clomp. VERY unattractive! What's happened to walking tall? Head up, shoulders down and back, butt under, tummy tucked...and lead with the thighs ladies. It takes practice, but it's worth it.
2) I think I discovered what 2 of my favorite quotes mean. A) "Walk softly and carry a big stick" and B) "What you do speaks so loudly I can not hear what you say". Actually, the two go very closely hand in hand. I'm all about violence somedays; as with some people, that's the only thing that gets them to move their butts is the threat of bodily harm. Threat mind you. I'm not good about carrying it out. I don't like to get my hands dirty? I don't know. So, I've always been in tune with carrying a big stick. But I finally figured out I am wrong.
I am carrying that big stick because that is what I am using to measure where I hold myself. ....Maybe a diagram will work. Let's try this:
My expectations for me-----------------------------------------------------------
My expectations for others working with me------------------------------------
Actual Average level of performance for task--------------------------------
Today's concept of average level of performance for task-------------------
Below standard performance----------------------------------------------------
I have high standards, what can I say? And it does truly take VERY LITTLE to be above average! Why do a job half way when it takes just as much time and effort (maybe a little more energy and caring, tho) to do it excellently? I don't get it. "In any job big or small, do it well or don't do it at all" Why would you let average be your calling card? Trust me, people don't remember average.
But it does take a little more energy to be above average...it also take energy to yell. The same amount to do either, actually...you can only do one well at a time. Choose wisely. I choose to carry my measuring stick tor remind MYSELF of and show everyone I work with my expectations of myself...and to talk and walk softly so that I can devote all of my energy to doing things excellently. And trust me. I won't need to talk -loudly or otherwise-, my actions and accomplishments will speak for themselves! I am choosing to leave a legacy. People may not remember who I am (which is fine by me! I take a horrible photo for posterity....)...but they will benefit from what I have been a part of and have done. What are you doing?
I hope you choose to be a Blessing
and then give it your best.
If you're not giving your best, your wasting your time when you could be doing something else
(and quite possibly wasting the other person's time, too).
Life is too short to waste time doing a half way job...do it well the first time!
Only MY best!
*virtual HUGS* =D
-N
As I was wandering around, I was watching people. I am a people watcher by nature. It's interesting to me to watch peoples' reactions to different things. So, as I'm watching people while running errands, I noticed a few things...and finally pieced together what a couple of my favorite quotes might mean...
1) I am like one of the few women in heels. What's up with that? I love heels. First, they are just classy as hell. Second, they make my legs look great (a miraculous feat in it self). Lastly, you just cannot pull off a dress/skirt with tennis shoes. I know. I've tried.
B) Very few of the others I saw in heels could walk in them. Now, I'm not a perfect "glider" by any means, but you must have a certain posture and step in heels...otherwise you just clomp. VERY unattractive! What's happened to walking tall? Head up, shoulders down and back, butt under, tummy tucked...and lead with the thighs ladies. It takes practice, but it's worth it.
2) I think I discovered what 2 of my favorite quotes mean. A) "Walk softly and carry a big stick" and B) "What you do speaks so loudly I can not hear what you say". Actually, the two go very closely hand in hand. I'm all about violence somedays; as with some people, that's the only thing that gets them to move their butts is the threat of bodily harm. Threat mind you. I'm not good about carrying it out. I don't like to get my hands dirty? I don't know. So, I've always been in tune with carrying a big stick. But I finally figured out I am wrong.
I am carrying that big stick because that is what I am using to measure where I hold myself. ....Maybe a diagram will work. Let's try this:
My expectations for me-----------------------------------------------------------
My expectations for others working with me------------------------------------
Actual Average level of performance for task--------------------------------
Today's concept of average level of performance for task-------------------
Below standard performance----------------------------------------------------
I have high standards, what can I say? And it does truly take VERY LITTLE to be above average! Why do a job half way when it takes just as much time and effort (maybe a little more energy and caring, tho) to do it excellently? I don't get it. "In any job big or small, do it well or don't do it at all" Why would you let average be your calling card? Trust me, people don't remember average.
But it does take a little more energy to be above average...it also take energy to yell. The same amount to do either, actually...you can only do one well at a time. Choose wisely. I choose to carry my measuring stick tor remind MYSELF of and show everyone I work with my expectations of myself...and to talk and walk softly so that I can devote all of my energy to doing things excellently. And trust me. I won't need to talk -loudly or otherwise-, my actions and accomplishments will speak for themselves! I am choosing to leave a legacy. People may not remember who I am (which is fine by me! I take a horrible photo for posterity....)...but they will benefit from what I have been a part of and have done. What are you doing?
I hope you choose to be a Blessing
and then give it your best.
If you're not giving your best, your wasting your time when you could be doing something else
(and quite possibly wasting the other person's time, too).
Life is too short to waste time doing a half way job...do it well the first time!
Only MY best!
*virtual HUGS* =D
-N
Sunday, June 20, 2010
It's a Beautiful Morning
Sad to say, but it's 11am...it's hot...and I'm...happy? Right?!?!? When the hell did that happen?
Seriously, though...you ever just have one of those days when you want to sing LOUDLY? (PS...I did...in the shower...the room of the house where EVERYONE in the building can hear me clearly. Good thing I sing in tune, hey?)
I went out front...two beautiful hibiscus flower are open today. The sun is shining...it's gonna be a HOT one! But it's better than rain =D
I have a list. But it means I'm busy.
I haven't seen this in a while...but I found it and figured it was fitting. Enjoy!
For What Am I Thankful This Day?
I heard a poor man softly say:
"The chance to earn my daily bread;
A place each night to lay my head;
A soft kind hand to ease my care,
A child's small voice to rise in prayer;
A special friend, both kind and true,
To help me right the wrongs I do;
To dwell where tyrants fear to tread,
Where freedom's flag floats overhead;
The faith to ask on bended knee,
Oh, God, may all men be rich like me!"
(I'm not sure of the author for proper credit...If you know, please let me know so I can post it!)
What are you doing to make this your BEST YOU today?
And what are YOU THANKFUL for???
Blessings
-N
Seriously, though...you ever just have one of those days when you want to sing LOUDLY? (PS...I did...in the shower...the room of the house where EVERYONE in the building can hear me clearly. Good thing I sing in tune, hey?)
I went out front...two beautiful hibiscus flower are open today. The sun is shining...it's gonna be a HOT one! But it's better than rain =D
I have a list. But it means I'm busy.
I haven't seen this in a while...but I found it and figured it was fitting. Enjoy!
For What Am I Thankful This Day?
I heard a poor man softly say:
"The chance to earn my daily bread;
A place each night to lay my head;
A soft kind hand to ease my care,
A child's small voice to rise in prayer;
A special friend, both kind and true,
To help me right the wrongs I do;
To dwell where tyrants fear to tread,
Where freedom's flag floats overhead;
The faith to ask on bended knee,
Oh, God, may all men be rich like me!"
(I'm not sure of the author for proper credit...If you know, please let me know so I can post it!)
What are you doing to make this your BEST YOU today?
And what are YOU THANKFUL for???
Blessings
-N
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Ponderings about "Professional Volunteerism"
Do I care too much? Is that possible?
I am exhausted. I know that it's partially my fault. I know that the stress of everyday life lately is leading to me not sleeping worth crap. And sleeping at all hours...weird hours. I know this is my own fault to some extent.
But, with the events coming up and all that I want to do...it's leading me to think I care too much. Of course, I feel guilty for thinking that too. Why these thoughts?
I look around. I see people functioning in their own little worlds. They are not necessarily happy, but they are not giving to anyone but themselves, either. Now I am not saying that the more you give to others, the happier you are...but there DOES seem to be some sort of correlation there. The more I can look outwards, the more I can give back into the lives of others...the better I feel. Maybe it's because if I look inward I will see how boring I really am?...I don't know. But I just can't function in my own world.
I am connected, through no choice of my own, to hundreds -if not thousands- of other people. We cannot function only in our own spaces without touching others' spaces and lives. So we must interact. We must care for each other. We must thrive to survive. We cannot go through this life focused soley on ourselves. So I choose to give back. I choose to help. I choose to be a volunteer.
But it is tiring. I seem to be picking up the slack for those who prefer to focus only on themselves. You can't seem to beat caring into some of these folks' lives. "I don't have time" "I don't have money" "I don't have qualifications" "I have nothing to give that anyone would want"...excuses. And lousey ones at that. Everyone has something to contribute to the human race. Everyone can reach out -even if just an inch- and make someone else's life a little easier. WHY IS THIS SO DIFFICULT?
So I will continue to give. I will continue to devote myself to caring for others in the human race. I will continue to eat, sleep, and breathe love for my fellow humans.
Join me. Yes, it's tiring. Yes, some days there are no 'thank you' or appreciation. But the truth is, you can stand back and WATCH all you put into the lives of others...wouldn't you like to know you're making a positive difference?
...after all, THAT'S what it really is all about...no matter how tired I am!
I am exhausted. I know that it's partially my fault. I know that the stress of everyday life lately is leading to me not sleeping worth crap. And sleeping at all hours...weird hours. I know this is my own fault to some extent.
But, with the events coming up and all that I want to do...it's leading me to think I care too much. Of course, I feel guilty for thinking that too. Why these thoughts?
I look around. I see people functioning in their own little worlds. They are not necessarily happy, but they are not giving to anyone but themselves, either. Now I am not saying that the more you give to others, the happier you are...but there DOES seem to be some sort of correlation there. The more I can look outwards, the more I can give back into the lives of others...the better I feel. Maybe it's because if I look inward I will see how boring I really am?...I don't know. But I just can't function in my own world.
I am connected, through no choice of my own, to hundreds -if not thousands- of other people. We cannot function only in our own spaces without touching others' spaces and lives. So we must interact. We must care for each other. We must thrive to survive. We cannot go through this life focused soley on ourselves. So I choose to give back. I choose to help. I choose to be a volunteer.
But it is tiring. I seem to be picking up the slack for those who prefer to focus only on themselves. You can't seem to beat caring into some of these folks' lives. "I don't have time" "I don't have money" "I don't have qualifications" "I have nothing to give that anyone would want"...excuses. And lousey ones at that. Everyone has something to contribute to the human race. Everyone can reach out -even if just an inch- and make someone else's life a little easier. WHY IS THIS SO DIFFICULT?
So I will continue to give. I will continue to devote myself to caring for others in the human race. I will continue to eat, sleep, and breathe love for my fellow humans.
Join me. Yes, it's tiring. Yes, some days there are no 'thank you' or appreciation. But the truth is, you can stand back and WATCH all you put into the lives of others...wouldn't you like to know you're making a positive difference?
...after all, THAT'S what it really is all about...no matter how tired I am!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
FUBAR: ON POST Utility Billing
Okay. So today I head out the mailbox and there sits my utility bill from Ista (you know, the privatized billing company being used by the privatized housing company hired by the Army to screw me...that's another post all together, though). The bill is POSTMARKED 25 May 2010. The bill is DUE 27 March 2010. There is actually a note about a town hall happening at the Village Commons on 20 April! WTF?!?!?!
So, I call housing. "You have to call Ista". Yes, I slammed down the phone. NOT HAPPY.
So, I call Ista. "We're doing an audit, effective April 1st. Everything up to that point you owe. In fact, your account shows a balance of $20.04. Would you like to pay that now?" NO. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS IS THE FIRST INVOICE I'VE SEEN SINCE DECEMBER. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT YOU TOLD MY FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR WHEN THEY CALLED IN FEBRUARY, WONDERING WHERE THEIR BILL WAS. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT THE AUDIT DATE WAS DIFFERENT.
...and I would like you to know that I AM going over your heads and going to garrison, JAG, IG, my congressman...who'll ever freakin' listen because this is BULLCRAP!!!
I am an independent business owner. If I pulled this CRAP on my customers, I'm pretty sure that A) I'd be out of business and B) I'd probably have a law suit or two on my hands!
Why is it okay for these privatized companies to think they can have the run of us because they are contracted by the Army?
I understand WHY the Army has contracted out certain services...I don't necessarily agree, but I get it. I just don't think that we should be treated like second-class citizens with no brains who don't know when they are getting fed a line...
Does anyone have the email address for the Garrison Command Office? I haven't talked to a COL in a while, I think I'll start there...
So, I call housing. "You have to call Ista". Yes, I slammed down the phone. NOT HAPPY.
So, I call Ista. "We're doing an audit, effective April 1st. Everything up to that point you owe. In fact, your account shows a balance of $20.04. Would you like to pay that now?" NO. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS IS THE FIRST INVOICE I'VE SEEN SINCE DECEMBER. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT YOU TOLD MY FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR WHEN THEY CALLED IN FEBRUARY, WONDERING WHERE THEIR BILL WAS. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT THE AUDIT DATE WAS DIFFERENT.
...and I would like you to know that I AM going over your heads and going to garrison, JAG, IG, my congressman...who'll ever freakin' listen because this is BULLCRAP!!!
I am an independent business owner. If I pulled this CRAP on my customers, I'm pretty sure that A) I'd be out of business and B) I'd probably have a law suit or two on my hands!
Why is it okay for these privatized companies to think they can have the run of us because they are contracted by the Army?
I understand WHY the Army has contracted out certain services...I don't necessarily agree, but I get it. I just don't think that we should be treated like second-class citizens with no brains who don't know when they are getting fed a line...
Does anyone have the email address for the Garrison Command Office? I haven't talked to a COL in a while, I think I'll start there...
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