Geaux Navy!

Seriously? He’s undercut his entire argument that Iran posed an *imminent* threat by stressing that it’s been ongoing for years. Yet these 4th grade graduates get returned to office, frequently unopposed.

The People of the United States are ineffectively represented. How’s that for understatement?

Yeah, there was an imminent threat *there,* but there was no imminent threat *here,* or to US forces, personnel or assets.

There sure was plenty of time to move more Navy and Marine Corps assets into the region than we’ve had there in decades. A carrier strike group takes weeks to navigate from the east coast…once all ships, supplies and personnel are ready to get underway. I call 🐂💩

Let them have to write the letters home and then ask how they feel about “just four” US servicemembers having died (as of now). Perhaps some of them might reassess. Most who say such crap lack the ability to reassess, or even care.

I’ve written 2 of those letters. They haunt me still.

And “under budget,” because, consistent with his practice throughout his life, he won’t pay contractors for the work they’re doing.

As usual, they’ll declare victory and leave the region in chaos/ruins.

“Could” spiral out of control!? Has any action of this Admin failed to spiral out of control? Nobody in this Admin is even remotely qualified for their position. FFS, his Surgeon General nominee will require a waiver of the requirement to hold a medical license in order to be appointed in the USPHS.

I’ve written “the letters” to the families of 2 Marines who served with me. Each was heart-wrenching & painful. Were it my responsibility to write any of these, I would struggle most with understanding *why* these servicemembers were placed in this situation to begin with. 🙏🙏🙏🙏 and, sadly, counting.

He was rambling on about the war he got us into and veered off into curtain talk, then seamlessly continued on to discuss the men that have lost their lives.
He did that so easily because he doesn’t care about the dead. His ability to pick curtains is just as important and must be mentioned.

I think the message you’re trying to convey is that this could cause Russia to retaliate (economically, politically, rhetorically, covertly or militarily), right? Not that it was ok to bomb, unprovoked, a sovereign nation…again…because it’s aligned with Russia.

Thanks, MAGA. You swore this asshat wouldn’t drag us into another foreign war. How’s that going? These are my brothers/sisters, friends, shipmates and colleagues he’s getting whacked because the Constitution, laws and moral fabric of this nation mean nothing to him…or you either.

As I noted earlier, her application for appointment to the USPHS wouldn’t even make it to an appointment board. She fails to meet the minimum standard for appointment. I’ve advised my senators as well.

The Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, appointed as a Medical Officer in the Service, is required to have a “current, unrestricted and valid” license (CCI 231.03, Sect 6.6-1.a.(1)). She doesn’t have a license.

She is not even qualified under USPHS policy for appointment.

Huh, imagine if Congress took aggressive steps to ensure the Executive Branch takes its obligation seriously to be good stewards of the taxpayers’ money?

I’ve known Fred for decades, and I’m surprised he lasted more than a few days as Director of the JS. He is a talented, dedicated and honest leader. He is also unafraid to express his opinion based on decades of service in the fleet. It’s unfortunate his career stalls under this criminal regime.

A self-proclaimed virgin is blaming women for the low fertility rate? Perhaps he’s also ignorant about how “babies are made?” Let’s keep him ignorant on that score and prevent whatever screwed up alleles he has from being perpetuated.

I’m married to an Asian woman and I don’t expect anything but brutal, outspoken, honest opinion and advice. Good thing, too, because that’s what she gives and I love it. I know exactly the expectation you speak of and have witnessed people take a step back in shock when my wife tells them off.

Damn 🥶! We’re heading to the mid-50s in the mountains of Utah. Virtually no snow out here, sadly. If it helps, there’s still 4” of snow in our yard in Arkansas.

Tension between mandates and autonomy can be mitigated by credible and data-driven information, delivered by credible sources. This HHS and its subordinate agencies are led by science-denying buffoons who have no understanding of, or appreciation for public health.

Lefty’s camo was particularly good last night!

Good morning, Gunny! It’s gonna be another long and awful day.

Today’s Conservatives during the Civil War would have been Copperheads.

If Trump were to order a US attack on Greenland, the NATO would be destroyed – monumentally weakening the entire western alliance and, as a direct result, Russian and China would be dramatically strengthened.

This is what both Putin and Xi want. And this is exactly what Trump wants.

“…but we can continue referring to the victims as ‘domestic terrorists’, because that isn’t hateful rhetoric.” Tom Homan continued, surprisingly not aloud. Another blithering idiot filling out the ranks of this Administration.

Another benefit of deciding to retire in 2022 is that I got the lifetime pass. I won’t have to choose to get the annual AD pass, skip going to Parks for a year, or (more likely) pay the entrance fee.

*slap on the wrist* implies Sen Kelly engaged in misconduct for which he is receiving minor punishment. Neither is true. Pointing out servicemembers’ obligation to refuse unlawful orders is not misconduct. Demotion is never a “minor” action.

Other prior service MoC on video aren’t targeted. Why?

When I was relegated to desk jobs, I always had this posted on a wall where I could see it. A reminder of my responsibility and accountability for outcomes and actions. Seems lacking in the current Administration.

Huh, if only she were in a position to enforce limits on Mr. Trump’s misadventures.

Iraq’s oil was supposed to pay for our 2003-2011 excursion. It didn’t. Venezuela’s heavy, sulfur-laden crap crude won’t pay for this misadventure either.