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ancianita

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4. Why would you possibly think that.

Reply to Autumn (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 06:30 PM

Sep 29

Not only do commanders have university PhD levels of education, but they have the entire of human history from which to learn military science.

US Military generals are among the most educated elite of the world. What the worst US Military general knows is a universe more than anything Hegseth or this felon commander-in-chief has learned since the day either was born.

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Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth's new Pentagon strategy [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 29 OP

It seems to me military leaders are the new and improved Susan collins. Autumn Sep 29 #1

Because many have been through so many Presidents BumRushDaShow Sep 29 #3

Why would you possibly think that. ancianita Sep 29 #4

Does the name Michael Thomas Flynn ring a bell? Autumn Sep 29 #13

So what. He's one of 800 generals, ffs. Think you can smear the whole command with just one example? ancianita Sep 29 #14

I know how it works and I know what they do. What have they done to rein in the son Autumn Sep 29 #15

No you don't. You just think you do. "rein in the son of a bitch..." just proves you refuse to "know how it works." ancianita Sep 29 #16

So nothing? Figured that. You have a nice day. eom Autumn Sep 29 #17

That's all you can come up with because you refuse to read. ancianita Sep 29 #18

Well said. When I try to engage like you do my posts get deleted. Gimpyknee Sep 29 #20

TY for ... Hekate Sep 30 #22

"The Trump administration's unorthodox approach to the armed forces"? sop Sep 29 #2

They are sane-washing it when they don't call it "incompetent approach". . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 29 #6

No, the media would call Putin taking command of the US military a brilliant strategy. Irish_Dem Sep 29 #9

Exactly! mountain grammy Sep 30 #29

These assholes have got to be Russian agents. They are creating a massive fissure in our security. Why? chowder66 Sep 29 #5

Too easy to say "Russia". They are stupid people thinking they are doing good for W males & to hell with the rest Bernardo de La Paz Sep 29 #7

It's not just Russia. All US enemies are working to bring down the US. Irish_Dem Sep 29 #10

I agree but Trump and his ilk love them some Putin. chowder66 Sep 29 #11

Oh yes. Trump, Putin, GOP, MAGAs are all part of the same crime syndicate. Irish_Dem Sep 29 #12

Trump must feel it's about time to turn the military... ananda Sep 29 #8

He does. But the generals will play go along to get along, and listen, and then ancianita Sep 29 #19

Speaking of enemies, Bayard Sep 29 #21

I know, how stupid. mdbl Sep 30 #28

I find this meeting and the potential threat of the government shut down...chilling. nt Javaman Sep 30 #23

The administration literally holds their careers hostage to their willingness to deploy against Americans. MayReasonRule Sep 30 #24

I'm speechless KS Toronado Sep 30 #25

The United States of America is not safe under the present administration and GQP...................... Lovie777 Sep 30 #26

Fight the enemy outside the US usonian Sep 30 #27