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7. No, the Joint Chiefs will not man up

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 01:15 PM

17 hrs ago

30 yrs in Army. I do not expect any general or admiral to speak up. Resign, maybe, but not speak up.

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From a heartbroken veteran [View all] babylonsister 19 hrs ago OP

... MustLoveBeagles 19 hrs ago #1

Hang in. Thanks for speaking out. twodogsbarking 18 hrs ago #2

Agree - but best written to zekesmom on DailyKos. erronis 18 hrs ago #4

This says well... oldsoldierfadingfast 18 hrs ago #3

Wow. My heart breaks for those who put this country first Grim Chieftain 17 hrs ago #5

No, the Joint Chiefs will not man up AverageOldGuy 17 hrs ago #7

I'm reminded of Colin Powell. cab67 17 hrs ago #8

Look Up Powell's Role In The Investigation Of My Lai...... ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #25

We have a lot of small men in this administration. pwb 17 hrs ago #9

Thank you Marine! liberalgunwilltravel 17 hrs ago #11

You also said a coup against Krasnov would be undesirable thomski64 5 hrs ago #26

And sadly, we should have seen this coming because Dan 16 hrs ago #12

It has to start from the top. COL Mustard 16 hrs ago #15

Kicking for Zeeksmom democrank 16 hrs ago #16

Law says disobey illegal orders. Reality says "Pffftt to that!" hvn_nbr_2 16 hrs ago #17

If... Snackshack 13 hrs ago #18

I do hear you. And, as always, thank you for your service. Joinfortmill 11 hrs ago #19

So many good American values have been destroyed. Aussie105 9 hrs ago #20

This squid agrees 1000% Shipwack 8 hrs ago #22

I also served in the USMC, though not for 24 years, only for 10. soldierant 6 hrs ago #23

Honor BidenRocks 5 hrs ago #24