Hegseth is a man who doesn't know anything about leading our military. Only someone who has poor self-esteem eliminates those he perceives as a threat while a good leader surrounds himself/herself with competent individuals with outstanding knowledge and talent. With what he has done to senior military thus far is a crime and just underscores what a weak leader he is. I guess it follows that he is weak because his boss is a weak leader who is threatened by competency.
The mismanagement of our military and our federal government is gross. Not a little mistake here or there. Dereliction. Unabashed shameless incompetence. Since the Trump Party members in Congress are fully bought and paid for by the Trump Family there will is no oversight. Formerly honorable and independent minded GOP Senators and Representatives kowtow to the orange clown.
The Pentagon is now a world renown mess. Our adversaries are laughing at us.
Here is Austin, Tex-Ass, the very large bat colony has petitioned that we stop using the term "bat-shit crazy" to describe Trump, Kegsbreath, and other members of the Gang of Criminals (aka The Cabinet).
They suggest using "Trump-shit crazy" in the future, but indicated that they would also accept "Kegsbreath-crazy."
Hegseth will forever be known as the worst Secretary of Defense our nation has ever known. He will forever carry the shame of turning our military into a weak, ineffective shadow of its former strength and purpose. He will forever be remembered as the person solely responsible for the deaths of hundreds of civilians and dozens of military personnel. Deaths that were very preventable. He has had a great ride playing the role of tough guy. I hope he is prepared to pay the price for that. If he thinks what he’s done is the right thing for our country, why does he live on a military base now? Worried about something are we, Pete?
What Hegseth actually means is that he wants a neofascist military, in other words, a military that pledges allegiance to the Executive branch of government rather than to the current, pro-democracy Constitution.
The GOP's main problem with today's (outstanding) US military is that most of its members were sincere when they vowed to uphold the Constitution above anything else. The problem is that most of the military's leaders (including conservatives and registered Republicans) are pro-democracy.
So by a "lean" military, he means: a military purified of all pro-democracy leadership.
I agree with this right here. They do not want a military that is loyal to the Constitution. At all. Clearly this is what is going on. I think our military knows this. I would like to see him give a concrete reason he fired these people, or drove them out. He will never do that.
Is there no one at all in the highest ranks of our government who sees the disaster that Hegseth is? Or is everyone just too afraid to say anything to Trump? And why aren't the Republicans in Congress doing anything? I know. They are too afraid. We have become a nation of cowards -- or at least the majority of Republicans appear to be terrified to tell the truth. What a legacy they will leave behind. A stain that can never be removed. Vote everyone of them out!!!
Yes, you and Liz R are right about the greed. That's a key factor in their actions, but I do believe it's a combo. The fear prevents them from ever contradicting the boss and if he's okay with what Hegseth is doing they are not likely to disagree.
When Truman fired MacArthur, he had Ridgway ready — and Clark after him. Firing a general is not the same as gutting a bench.
Hegseth is purging everyone insufficiently MAGA, stripping out the leadership that made the American military one few dare challenge. He isn't replacing talent. He's removing it.
We have more to fear from our own leadership than from any enemy.
“He isn’t replacing talent. He’s removing it”. Well said Dan. And by removing it, playing right into China’s hands? North Korea’s hands? Russia’s? Iran’s? You get the picture.
Another "no clue" meaning is that he has no clue how bad his decisions are. He is "Fuck Around and Don't Find Out". He is as delusional as Trump thinking he is a great businessman.
n light of Hegseth’s recent comments regarding the dismissal of distinguished military generals, there is a growing sense of frustration among military and political circles. Many view this action as not only a significant loss of expertise and leadership but also as a troubling signal about the direction of military strategy and governance.
Key points contributing to this frustration include:
• Loss of Experience: The generals in question have decades of experience, and their removal raises concerns about the void in strategic military leadership.
• Impact on Morale: The dismissals may negatively affect the morale of both active-duty personnel and veterans, who see these leaders as champions of their interests.
• Strategic Concerns: Many fear that this move could undermine military effectiveness, particularly during critical periods of national security challenges.
• Political Ramifications: The decision could lead to increased polarization in military and political discussions, complicating bipartisan efforts on defense policies. Not to mention the safety of our U.S. citizens.
He needs Generals that will attack the general population of this country without asking questions. This country needs to become a member of the I.C.C.
Since the Heritage Foundation is hellbent on destroying and eliminating every institution in our country, I see no reason why the military should be exempt. Putting an idiot like Hegseth in charge was not an accident. Things were going to plan until trumpf listened to Netanyahu. Now, Canada, Greenland, Cuba, Central America and parts of South America have been put on hold. And that, my friends, is why the mid-terms are so important. It´s all part of the plan.
Adam, this must worry you greatly. I am as a civilian. These firings must come out of Putin's playbook. Plus it seems like he may be rallying all of our enemies to form a coalition against U.S. How can our lawmakers be so stupid?? Thanks for informing us and for serving our Country, even today!🇺🇸 God bless you 🙏🏻!
I keep asking that same question, Cindy. How can our lawmakers be so stupid? You might expect a handful of dimwits who got elected by name recognition, but the majority of them? 😩
Stupidity? Sure. But could it be arrogance. Our military has been so outstanding for so long that lawmakers probably believe it’s invincible. Very scary.
You would think that by now even Trump would realize that Hegseth is an albatross who is at least partly responsible for getting the U.S. in the war. Trump loves blaming other people, after all. But no. Even the admission that Hegseth was a bad choice for SecDef is too much for the man who can never admit that he was wrong.
Our military leadership is being gutted. National security experts are fired because the administration doesn’t think they’re sufficiently loyal to Dear Leader. Alliances are destroyed while we coddle dictators.
This administration has sown more damage in two years than our enemies could have possibly inflicted upon us over the past several decades.
From what I’ve read that seems credible it’s part of a larger plan to dismantle the old world order and break nation states into small tech run statelets. Btwn the tech bros and the Christian Nationalists end times folks the worldview is definitely not on the hopeful end of the spectrum. Chilling.
Hegseth is a man who doesn't know anything about leading our military. Only someone who has poor self-esteem eliminates those he perceives as a threat while a good leader surrounds himself/herself with competent individuals with outstanding knowledge and talent. With what he has done to senior military thus far is a crime and just underscores what a weak leader he is. I guess it follows that he is weak because his boss is a weak leader who is threatened by competency.
The mismanagement of our military and our federal government is gross. Not a little mistake here or there. Dereliction. Unabashed shameless incompetence. Since the Trump Party members in Congress are fully bought and paid for by the Trump Family there will is no oversight. Formerly honorable and independent minded GOP Senators and Representatives kowtow to the orange clown.
The Pentagon is now a world renown mess. Our adversaries are laughing at us.
Don't think there could have been much honor or independence in Congress, judging from behavior....
You could have just stopped after “…doesn’t know anything about leading..”
Here is Austin, Tex-Ass, the very large bat colony has petitioned that we stop using the term "bat-shit crazy" to describe Trump, Kegsbreath, and other members of the Gang of Criminals (aka The Cabinet).
They suggest using "Trump-shit crazy" in the future, but indicated that they would also accept "Kegsbreath-crazy."
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Haha! I like it. Bats serve a useful function, unlike Trump and his minions.
Every creature serves a useful function compared to Trum, Kegsbreath and all the others.
Well, maybe they're in the category with ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, chiggers.
Love bats and the comment!
Hegseth will forever be known as the worst Secretary of Defense our nation has ever known. He will forever carry the shame of turning our military into a weak, ineffective shadow of its former strength and purpose. He will forever be remembered as the person solely responsible for the deaths of hundreds of civilians and dozens of military personnel. Deaths that were very preventable. He has had a great ride playing the role of tough guy. I hope he is prepared to pay the price for that. If he thinks what he’s done is the right thing for our country, why does he live on a military base now? Worried about something are we, Pete?
You just wrote the outline for Hegseth's obituary.
The only problem with Hegseth is that he has no shame! He’s just like Trump, he doesn’t care!
Well, not his ONLY problem....
What Hegseth actually means is that he wants a neofascist military, in other words, a military that pledges allegiance to the Executive branch of government rather than to the current, pro-democracy Constitution.
The GOP's main problem with today's (outstanding) US military is that most of its members were sincere when they vowed to uphold the Constitution above anything else. The problem is that most of the military's leaders (including conservatives and registered Republicans) are pro-democracy.
So by a "lean" military, he means: a military purified of all pro-democracy leadership.
I agree with this right here. They do not want a military that is loyal to the Constitution. At all. Clearly this is what is going on. I think our military knows this. I would like to see him give a concrete reason he fired these people, or drove them out. He will never do that.
Is there any room or any situation where Kegsbreth is NOT wrong? I haven't noticed any yet.
He is just living up to Trump's standard of picking the most irrational option in any situation.
Is there no one at all in the highest ranks of our government who sees the disaster that Hegseth is? Or is everyone just too afraid to say anything to Trump? And why aren't the Republicans in Congress doing anything? I know. They are too afraid. We have become a nation of cowards -- or at least the majority of Republicans appear to be terrified to tell the truth. What a legacy they will leave behind. A stain that can never be removed. Vote everyone of them out!!!
They aren't afraid, they are making money off this sham of a government and just don't care.
Yes, you and Liz R are right about the greed. That's a key factor in their actions, but I do believe it's a combo. The fear prevents them from ever contradicting the boss and if he's okay with what Hegseth is doing they are not likely to disagree.
It’s not only cowardice. It’s greed. They are busy sucking in all the money and assets they can.
Yes, you are right about that. Cowardice and greed. What a deadly combo.
When Truman fired MacArthur, he had Ridgway ready — and Clark after him. Firing a general is not the same as gutting a bench.
Hegseth is purging everyone insufficiently MAGA, stripping out the leadership that made the American military one few dare challenge. He isn't replacing talent. He's removing it.
We have more to fear from our own leadership than from any enemy.
MAGA will come to be known as one of the deadliest mental diseases of the twenty-first century.
True TDS....
“He isn’t replacing talent. He’s removing it”. Well said Dan. And by removing it, playing right into China’s hands? North Korea’s hands? Russia’s? Iran’s? You get the picture.
Just as Lincoln warned....
He has no clue what he is doing and he fired the people who could help him. America suffers.
Another "no clue" meaning is that he has no clue how bad his decisions are. He is "Fuck Around and Don't Find Out". He is as delusional as Trump thinking he is a great businessman.
Mr. Moron Hellsbreath.
n light of Hegseth’s recent comments regarding the dismissal of distinguished military generals, there is a growing sense of frustration among military and political circles. Many view this action as not only a significant loss of expertise and leadership but also as a troubling signal about the direction of military strategy and governance.
Key points contributing to this frustration include:
• Loss of Experience: The generals in question have decades of experience, and their removal raises concerns about the void in strategic military leadership.
• Impact on Morale: The dismissals may negatively affect the morale of both active-duty personnel and veterans, who see these leaders as champions of their interests.
• Strategic Concerns: Many fear that this move could undermine military effectiveness, particularly during critical periods of national security challenges.
• Political Ramifications: The decision could lead to increased polarization in military and political discussions, complicating bipartisan efforts on defense policies. Not to mention the safety of our U.S. citizens.
This is a total understatement of his botched job.
He needs Generals that will attack the general population of this country without asking questions. This country needs to become a member of the I.C.C.
All I can hope is that he goes to jail for a long time.
This entire administration needs to go to jail. Zeroed out and locked up.
Since the Heritage Foundation is hellbent on destroying and eliminating every institution in our country, I see no reason why the military should be exempt. Putting an idiot like Hegseth in charge was not an accident. Things were going to plan until trumpf listened to Netanyahu. Now, Canada, Greenland, Cuba, Central America and parts of South America have been put on hold. And that, my friends, is why the mid-terms are so important. It´s all part of the plan.
That photo. He looks unhinged. And he’s in charge of the US military🤢
Adam, this must worry you greatly. I am as a civilian. These firings must come out of Putin's playbook. Plus it seems like he may be rallying all of our enemies to form a coalition against U.S. How can our lawmakers be so stupid?? Thanks for informing us and for serving our Country, even today!🇺🇸 God bless you 🙏🏻!
I keep asking that same question, Cindy. How can our lawmakers be so stupid? You might expect a handful of dimwits who got elected by name recognition, but the majority of them? 😩
Stupidity? Sure. But could it be arrogance. Our military has been so outstanding for so long that lawmakers probably believe it’s invincible. Very scary.
You would think that by now even Trump would realize that Hegseth is an albatross who is at least partly responsible for getting the U.S. in the war. Trump loves blaming other people, after all. But no. Even the admission that Hegseth was a bad choice for SecDef is too much for the man who can never admit that he was wrong.
Right? If a TV chat host is a bad idea, how could a phony game show host be a good idea?
Is this just the complete incompetence of trump’s minions, or is it part of a plan to weaken and isolate the US?
Our military leadership is being gutted. National security experts are fired because the administration doesn’t think they’re sufficiently loyal to Dear Leader. Alliances are destroyed while we coddle dictators.
This administration has sown more damage in two years than our enemies could have possibly inflicted upon us over the past several decades.
From what I’ve read that seems credible it’s part of a larger plan to dismantle the old world order and break nation states into small tech run statelets. Btwn the tech bros and the Christian Nationalists end times folks the worldview is definitely not on the hopeful end of the spectrum. Chilling.