Mike Pence tells West Point grads they should expect to see combat

[babylonsister]

Mike Pence tells West Point grads they should expect to see combat
May 25, 2019 / 2:24 PM / AP


West Point, N.Y. — Vice President Mike Pence told the most diverse graduating class in the history of the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday that the world is "a dangerous place" and they should expect to see combat. "Some of you will join the fight against radical Islamic terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq," he said.

Pence congratulated the West Point graduates on behalf of President Trump, and told them, "As you accept the mantle of leadership I promise you, your commander in chief will always have your back. Mr. Trump is the best friend the men and women of our armed forces will ever have."

More than 980 cadets became U.S. Army second lieutenants in the ceremony at West Point's football stadium.

Pence noted that Mr. Trump has proposed a $750 billion defense budget for 2020 and said the United States "is once again embracing our role as the leader of the free world."

"It is a virtual certainty that you will fight on a battlefield for America at some point in your life," Pence said. "You will lead soldiers in combat. It will happen. Some of you may even be called upon to serve in this hemisphere."

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[shenmue]

1. I think they already know that, VP Genius

Not if you and Pres. War With Everyone don't fuck it up.

[GemDigger]

2. How much is going for planes and tanks and how much to the men and woman in gear and healthcare?

My guess is the gear and healthcare is last on the list. Asshole lies as good as his boss.

[walkingman]

3. Bullshit - tired of these war mongers. We seem to have accepted perpetual war.

[democratisphere]

4. The Military Industrial Complex called and they are looking for business.

[blueinredohio]

5. What a horrible graduation, to have to listen to Monotone Mike.

[marble falls]

6. Well, they are a national military academy, there has to be a good chance of ending up in an ...

action if they only do twenty years in uniform. When was the last year the US didn't lose members' lives?

My question is why is Mike pointing out the obvious to these soon to be commissioned officers?

Am I correct: Mike Pence wasn't in the military? What's he doing at West Point? Cadet Bone Spurs is one thing, but Holy Mike?

[Vogon_Glory]

13. I wondered about Father Pence's military service or lack of same myself

Thank you for bringing up that point.

[ProudLib72]

7. Bolton wishes he had been there

But he wouldn't have been able to stop playing with himself...

[msongs]

8. murdering millions of americans at trump's order, does that count as combat? nt

[Initech]

9. Reminds me of a George Carlin quote:

"Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers."

Seems like Chump, Pence and the MIC are living out that fantasy.

[DURHAM D]

10. Says the fool with no military background...

Does anyone know why Manafort picked him for VP? What are his connections to Russia?

[Brother Buzz]

12. Indiana based Cummins Diesel's cozy relationship with Russia was developed by Pence's brother

It's kinda hinky relationship because it looks like they (Cummins) gave away everything to the Russians in a sweetheart deal.

[Blue Owl]

11. Go fuck yourself momma's boy

n/t

[3catwoman3]

14. I think I'm gonna...

...

[demosincebirth]

15. He should lead the first charge.

[MrScorpio]

16. America's perpetual war.

[smirkymonkey]

17. Well, I'm sure that was the most inspiring speech they've ever heard.

They are probably wondering WTF they have signed up for right about now. I'm sure Mike will be praying for them.

[Vinca]

18. Sounds like an offshoot of the "carnage" speech given by Pence's favorite deity.

[Mc Mike]

19. Tell us all about your war experiences, bircher Pence.

Onward christian soldiers.