No wonder Generals like wars UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

[bigdarryl]

These guys retire at top salary more than the average person in this country then they start what is known as DOUBLE DIPPING!!! by getting these jobs. http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/12/26/defense_firms_lure_retired_generals/

[xchrom]

1. the revolving money door. -- just as true for the pentagon as capital hill. nt

[Old Troop]

2. This could be stopped by an order from the SecDef. Retired officers

are officially considered on reduced compensation for reduced duty.

[Cali_Democrat]

3. Excellent article

K&R

[Supersedeas]

7. tell us much about who runs the show

[Go2Peace]

4. This happens in all levels of government and should be legislated away

Not just in the federal government. It used to be frowned upon, but now with all the emphasis on outsourcing and contractors it has somehow become more acceptable.

[patrice]

5. Think also of the breadth & depth of the potential for cronyism, all of which adds up to a voting

constituency for

UN-ENDING WAR!

[stevenleser]

6. Not sure why that means they like wars. Very strange reasoning.

A very small percentage of officers who enter the military attain O-7 (1 star general or admiral) rank or higher. Obviously, zero enlisted people get there (unless they later commission).

This is nothing new. Military people can retire at 20 years with 50% of their salary. The more years in, the higher of a percentage they get.

[lonestarnot]

8. But of course. Bottom line dough.