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hlthe2b

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5. And with Hegseth's demands, will opt to promote any military male accused of rape leading to pregnancy,

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Aug 2, 2025, 07:35 PM

Aug 2

--rather than court martial, turn over to civilian LEO, or drum out of the military otherwise. And, at the same time, demand that the woman bear the child while removing any military support for doing so and holding her back career-wise from promotion throughout her future.

Trump won't need persuading, clearly--just Hegseth's "conception" of the idea (pun intended).

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Full on attack on women. Could it be any clearer? Dark and cruel is the menu, and they LOVE it. Sick mofos. Evolve Dammit Aug 2 #1

Sure feels like it. calimary Aug 2 #7

More people "finding out." B.See Aug 2 #2

So, you're a woman and you enlist into the Military. no_hypocrisy Aug 2 #3

next up women fired from the military for being pregnant nt msongs Aug 2 #4

And with Hegseth's demands, will opt to promote any military male accused of rape leading to pregnancy, hlthe2b Aug 2 #5

As long as these assholes are in charge PlanetBev Aug 2 #6