Any of y'all following this week's issue?
Navy Secretary out, the Commander In Chief boldly seizing direct hands-on control of our military's discipline system, etc. etc.?
I have to think Putin is sitting there laughing.
Any of y'all following this week's issue?
Navy Secretary out, the Commander In Chief boldly seizing direct hands-on control of our military's discipline system, etc. etc.?
I have to think Putin is sitting there laughing.
In the case of setting aside certain courts martial sentences, I think Trump’s interference is an attack on the military’s ability to enforce the kind of restraint that distinguishes our armed forces from the uniformed gangs employed by various dictators, including Mr. Putin.
Civilian control is an absolute necessity, but ignoring standards of conduct developed over many bloody years will set the stage for future tragedy and dishonor.
CNN's Michael Smerconish has nominated The Diplomats as Time's Person of the Year, and I think it's not a bad one. They have been brave and credible witness to executive balderdash.
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And now, Trump's threatening to sic Conan, the hero dog, on any journalist who dares to open their mouth.
I suppose that passes for humor among his ilk.
total disrespect for the CIA, Military Brass, FBI, Congress. Get in line.
Especially coming from commandant bone spurs. Who has n this case is totally out of line. Listen to people who know what they are talking about for once, that have seen the effect of non discipline in the war zone, and who understand the sacrifice our troops make.
I think we have made some progress since the previous administration on Russian matters. There was a time when President Obama and Ms. Hill opposed lethal aid to Ukraine, apparently worried it might upset the Germans, among others. We haven’t had anything like the incident where Obama promised “more flexibility” to the Russians after his re-election when he thought no one was listening. US forces killed over a hundred Russian “mercenaries” in Syria on Trump’s watch. We also withdrew from the INF treaty because it was clear the Russians weren’t holding up their end.
This Manchurian Candidate stuff is starting to sound a little birtherish to me.
I think Trump's perception of the military isn't conditioned by knowledge of the actual military, but by movies about the military. Specifically, Sylvester Stallone and Chuck Norris movies. In the movies, mavericks who flout the rules are heroes. In the real military, they are dangerous.
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