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ancianita

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

Reply to Autumn (Reply #13)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:20 PM

22 hrs ago

It is not now, nor has it ever been the US Military generals' job to "rein in" anyone in civilian command.

You act as if you don't know how either military command or civilian command even work.
Maybe read something...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_control_of_the_military

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Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth's new Pentagon strategy [View all] BumRushDaShow 23 hrs ago OP

It seems to me military leaders are the new and improved Susan collins. Autumn 23 hrs ago #1

Because many have been through so many Presidents BumRushDaShow 23 hrs ago #3

Why would you possibly think that. ancianita 23 hrs ago #4

Does the name Michael Thomas Flynn ring a bell? Autumn 22 hrs ago #13

So what. He's one of 800 generals, ffs. Think you can smear the whole command with just one example? ancianita 22 hrs ago #14

I know how it works and I know what they do. What have they done to rein in the son Autumn 22 hrs ago #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 22 hrs ago #16

So nothing? Figured that. You have a nice day. eom Autumn 22 hrs ago #17

That's all you can come up with because you refuse to read. ancianita 22 hrs ago #18

Well said. When I try to engage like you do my posts get deleted. Gimpyknee 21 hrs ago #20

TY for ... Hekate 17 hrs ago #22

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He does. But the generals will play go along to get along, and listen, and then ancianita 22 hrs ago #19

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