These are proposed rules for entities abiding by the Department of Labor rules. The military uses the rules as 'guidelines' but they are in an entirely different system. Most civilian agencies also operate this way. Think civilian criminal penalties and UCMJ rules. 2 separate systems, 2 separate...
The auto body shops have the likely answer. If you have a not-so-new car and you get into a fender bender, they will be replacing $4000-$7000 in 'parts and labor'. Just ask your local body and fender guy whenever insurance payments are involved. The days of getting paid for the parts and labor...
Real men can tell who is who by just meeting them and not having to know them at all. Just saying and not willing to start an argument on this subject. People have their preferences and I have mine.
Elected officials and bureaucrats do not fight wars. They use the peasants, control them, and use their security to protect themselves from them. Has anyone seen the prices of bananas lately? :) We are becoming a republic of sorts....
Listen! They were multi-culturally appropriated from us REAL cowboys! Just saying ... :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :taser::taser::taser::taser::taser: