Quote from: Mad Max on December 29, 2014, 04:06:47 PM

Quote from: Meta Cognition on December 29, 2014, 04:04:32 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on December 29, 2014, 03:51:24 PM

Of course marines can have fun. Go do it on their own money - not mine.

You want a fighting force capable of functioning psychologically. . . Right?

...that means I have to pay for their tee time?

Yeah, pretty much.

Why? Why can't they go use their own money at a golf course?

Quote from: Mad Max on December 29, 2014, 04:13:26 PM

Why? Why can't they go use their own money at a golf course?

Wait, is the course for officers or soldiers?

Beats the hell out of me. It doesn't matter to me who the course is for. Military bases shouldn't have golf courses.

Must be nice to play golf for free.

Quote from: Mad Max on December 29, 2014, 04:19:13 PM

Must be nice to play golf for free.

If it can be shown to have a positive psychological effect for the marines themselves, then it's totally worth it.

Then they should go play at the courses the rest of us play it. it's not like they're forbidden to leave the base during their time in the military.

Quote from: Meta Cognition on December 29, 2014, 04:17:44 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on December 29, 2014, 04:13:26 PM

Why? Why can't they go use their own money at a golf course?

Wait, is the course for officers or soldiers?

Beats the hell out of me. It doesn't matter to me who the course is for. Military bases shouldn't have golf courses.

Must be nice to play golf for free.

Think about it:  You're done with your second or so tour, but have to remain on a base in the U.S.  You might be haunted by some stuff you had to do, or whatever happened to you, during your trip to the Middle East.  Instead of playing video games or reading books, you want to go outside and enjoy the weather while playing a relaxing game of golf.

I'd say go for it.  Those sons of bitches do what us normal civvies refuse to do and put their lives on the line for us (or at least ,that's what they're supposed to do).  Let them enjoy some taxpayer-paid relaxation, it's not like they don't pay taxes either.

EDIT:  Though I do agree wasteful spending, especially in the military, needs to be reigned in.  Hard.

Let them enjoy some taxpayer-paid relaxation, it's not like they don't pay taxes either.

There are numerous instances in which military pay is tax-free.

Marines work 100 times harder than anyone on here. They should have MORE than a golf course on their base.

Or they could go play on a regular course and not be a shithead.

meanwhile - OBUMMER SPENDS TOO MUCH MONEY
>thinks it's cool for a marine base to have golf courses

lol

You understand that it really doesn't cost that much for a golf course. 1-2 million for a nice course isn't going to break the bank.

You understand that it really doesn't cost that much for a golf course. 1-2 million for a nice course isn't going to break the bank.

Yeah, what's 1-2 million here, 1-2 million there...

Shit adds up, bro.

That 1-2 million number seems low, too.

With average golf course construction costs typically ranging from $1.6 to $4.5 million, and the total cost of putting a new course on line frequently exceeding $10 million, just getting the course opened is extremely expensive.

Quote from: PSU on December 29, 2014, 04:40:51 PM

after all they do for us

So what do they do for us besides being part of that huge military budget?

Well, they go over to fight our enemies, like after 9/11.  And if Russia (or, hilariously enough, North Korea) ever decided to invade us or declare war, they'll be the first ones to respond while people like you and me will be sitting in our homes until we're either drafted or go all WOOOLVERIIIINES!!! on their asses.

go all WOOOLVERIIIINES!!! on their asses.

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The president had nothing to do with the relocation. The secret service made the call. He was informed of the situation later and telephoned the couple. The call from the president "made their day".
The change in location was to a better spot on the property.
The president had no prior knowledge of the wedding. Invitations like the one sent by this couple are handled by the protocol office. The note back from the protocol office just happened to arrive on the same day.

lol

Put your pitchforks down, guys.

Why the fuck are you all so caught up on the golf course? Tons of bases have them. Are you under the impression that bases are how they are in video games and movies where everyone lives in bunk beds in a giant hangar and you carry a gun everywhere? Families live there. There are usually several grocery stores, parks, bars, and yes, recreational facilities like bowling, golf, or movie theaters.

Holy crap, guys. Marines are people too; they like the same dumb shit you do.

Bowling allies, billiards, movies, etc, I understand. But a golf course? That's some luxury shit.

Quote from: Mad Max on December 29, 2014, 06:11:13 PM

Quote from: Auld Lang Turkey on December 29, 2014, 06:01:39 PM

Why the fuck are you all so caught up on the golf course? Tons of bases have them. Are you under the impression that bases are how they are in video games and movies where everyone lives in bunk beds in a giant hangar and you carry a gun everywhere? Families live there. There are usually several grocery stores, parks, bars, and yes, recreational facilities like bowling, golf, or movie theaters.

Holy crap, guys. Marines are people too; they like the same dumb shit you do.

Bowling allies, billiards, movies, etc, I understand. But a golf course? That's some luxury shit.

How is this cherrypicking? It's true. Golf courses are a luxury.

Golf courses are a luxury but bars and movie theaters aren't?

Correct. Even small towns have bars, movie theaters, and bowling allies. Golf courses are large, expensive, and cost a lot to maintain. They are, by definition, a luxury.