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In reply to the discussion: Trump's troops: The far-right has a tight grip on too many in uniform [View all]PJMcK
(23,275 posts)19. This is why the Pentagon needs to act against Michael Flynn
Make an example of him!
Recall him to duty, charge him with his violations of the UCMJ, prosecute and convict him.
Show the troops what will happen if you support sedition and don't protect the Constitution.
But I don't expect much from the brass. They are too connect to the military-industrial complex and won't want to upset their applecart.
In short, I don't think we can count on the military to help our country's political problems. Hell, it appears the military is part of the problem.
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Trump's troops: The far-right has a tight grip on too many in uniform [View all]
SharonClark
Jan 2022
OP
The right openly supports punishing or jailing or killing those with different views.
LonePirate
Jan 2022
#3
I used to run the projector...we were underway once when we got 'A Bridge Too Far'...five reels
pecosbob
Jan 2022
#12
Really, Salon? "But then the election of Donald Trump was unlikely..." I'm sure tired of
abqtommy
Jan 2022
#6
some reported ought to investigate how many cops listen to rw radio in their patrol cars
certainot
Jan 2022
#14
Decades of Limbaugh propoganda on Armed Forces Radio had it's desired effect.
Evolve Dammit
Jan 2022
#30
Yep. And Democrats stayed asleep and failed to act when they could have stopped it.
calimary
Jan 2022
#35
Air America was the last I heard of a real progressive, pro-liberal counter to all the RW crap. On
Evolve Dammit
Jan 2022
#36
You want enyone to take this seriously, cout-martial that treasonous POS Mike Flynn
Scalded Nun
Jan 2022
#32
Blasting Limbaugh on Armed Forces Radio several hours a day for c cards might have
tblue37
Jan 2022
#48