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33. Hegseths FAFO met with silence

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Wed Oct 1, 2025, 12:55 PM

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I think the Hegseth/Trump MAGA rally staged for stone-faced military brass may be more damaging than anything to date. [View all] pat_k Sep 30 OP

It damaged them. H2O Man Sep 30 #1

I hope to Dog you are right. raccoon Oct 1 #24

It reminded me of the squeaky wheel tank from his parade. Qutzupalotl Sep 30 #2

Oh no. Now I've got that rhythmic whistle-y squeaking in my head as an earworm! pat_k Oct 1 #13

Me too! Pachamama Oct 1 #16

Too funny!! pat_k Oct 1 #20

That was it! Ruby the Liberal Oct 1 #27

That was great! 🤩 Owl Oct 1 #38

It might be entertaining to have a video of that speech but with the squeaky tank dubbed in for applause lines 0rganism Oct 2 #50

Bet a lot there today are reevaluating retirement. Silent Type Sep 30 #3

Particularly if they have a command that includes pat_k Oct 1 #32

If the military wasn't against Trump before C_U_L8R Sep 30 #4

I'm sure there are "behind the scenes" discussions of how to manage the crisis when 47 actually orders... pat_k Oct 1 #11

The True Patriots there must Cha Oct 2 #49

Speaking of movies in the future... pat_k Oct 2 #52

Trump and Hegseth believe their own bullshit, and they rarely step outside the bubble of delusion. tanyev Sep 30 #5

It is mindboggling that no one in their offices was aware of the tradition of non-reaction to electeds/appointeds pat_k Sep 30 #8

Trump is surrounded by BOOTLICKERS Skittles Oct 1 #17

I am sure they knew about it, but they thought the flag officers would ignore it obamanut2012 Oct 1 #29

Hopefully it was the best thing to show the military what they are. Srkdqltr Sep 30 #6

And the nation. Take away the "audience response track" and the vile propaganda stands in stark relief. pat_k Sep 30 #9

have not seen ONe response by a republican all day. did they all rapture away... msongs Sep 30 #7

Really? Great! I haven't looked for responses, but silence is Incredibly telling!! pat_k Oct 1 #10

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Oct 1 #12

When Trump was met with silence from the Military leaders. I got up and danced a little jig. nt ShazamIam Oct 1 #14

When I was in, a lifetime ago Old Crank Oct 1 #15

True, and let there be little doubt that taxi Oct 2 #51

The country is in deep trouble. CentralMass Oct 1 #18

'Could have been an email': Officials balk at Hegseth's generals meeting SunSeeker Oct 1 #19

I think our military brass just got a demonstration of the meaning of "enemies, domestic." DFW Oct 1 #21

They looked weak. Champp Oct 1 #22

If you believe in prayer I can only hope this was a huge wake up call. Boomerproud Oct 1 #23

The more I pray lately... democratsruletheday Oct 1 #25

Yes, we WILL persevere! With Joy as Defiance! pat_k Oct 1 #35

These officers are getting a special medal for yesterday LetMyPeopleVote Oct 1 #26

I think they thought the flag officers would clap and whistle and cheer them obamanut2012 Oct 1 #28

When 47 said "you can clap" I think he thought they... pat_k Oct 1 #37

Yup, 100% agree obamanut2012 Oct 1 #39

Yah, the "troops" always clap and cheer at "get together" haele Oct 1 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author 58Sunliner Oct 1 #30

By all reports, behind the scenes at DoD, their is... pat_k Oct 1 #34

TY the info. electric_blue68 Oct 1 #40

The GOP political BS is affecting the mission the GOP wants the military to do haele Oct 1 #42

Idiots really thought they had a baked-in audience approval Torchlight Oct 1 #31

Hegseths FAFO met with silence BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 1 #33

And therein lies the stupid ignorance. pat_k Oct 1 #36

Agree that this is serious damage blubunyip Oct 1 #43

Even if he was in pre-alzheimer's, Ronald Reagan AND/OR his advisors Jack Valentino Oct 1 #44

I hear you. I think we all know what deep trouble the nation is in with this man. pat_k Oct 1 #47

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It was, but I don't think many people actually saw it. pat_k Oct 1 #46

That's what I've been hoping Cha Oct 2 #48