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In reply to the discussion: This is not okay. Airmen onboard the USS Wasp wearing patches with a likeness of Trump [View all]procon
(15,805 posts)40. WTF! This isn't just a simple matter
of a bunch of good ole boys getting together in idolizing the leader of their preferred political party. I am appalled that their officers not only allowed a breakdown in order and disapline, but also created two opposing factions that will impact the teamwork of the whole ship.
Once the ship's officers either turned a blind eye or offered their tacit support for the rank and file troops to break the law, the whole ship is compromised. Shame on the lot of them, but especially the line officers and their captain for ever allowing partisan politics to infect their ship.
I am left wondering where the loyalty of that crew and their officers would be if they were called upon to defend their country... or that President?
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This is not okay. Airmen onboard the USS Wasp wearing patches with a likeness of Trump [View all]
octoberlib
May 2019
OP
I sent this tweet to Dems on the Armed Services committee : Jackie Spiers, Seth Moulton, Ro Khanna
octoberlib
May 2019
#2
Trump is going to this ship tomorrow. I hope they all have gotten the message from angry.
notdarkyet
May 2019
#86
Trash day on the USS Wasp? It makes those airmen look like trashmen or they should be thrown out.
TheBlackAdder
May 2019
#14
It's not simply about a patch. It's the message the photos of the patch wearers send.
Jake Stern
May 2019
#49