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Midnight Writer

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6. My Viet Vet friend said a lieutenant in the bush who comes in and starts disciplining over shaving, shoeshines,
Wed Oct 1, 2025, 10:57 AM
Oct 2025

uniform codes would not last long with the unit.

He intimated but did not specify that the solution involved 'fragging".

He said in the bush all soldiers cared about was staying alive, and hygiene and appearance was not a priority.

Hegseth is a candyass, a man who dresses up and plays soldier but hasn't got the heart of a soldier.

Armies throughout history have done very well without their commanders obsessing over their shaving and posture.

All I want to know is one thing: [View all] AverageOldGuy Oct 2025 OP
Well said. ms liberty Oct 2025 #1
Trump and his toadies are all about appearances. GoCubsGo Oct 2025 #2
Me, too. That shit show was a bridge too far. Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #21
When I read about your military background, you sound... CincyDem Oct 2025 #3
Thank you AOG Clouds Passing Oct 2025 #4
I'm surprised Krasnov allowed Kegbreath to talk about fat people. GoodRaisin Oct 2025 #5
Krasnov doesn't think he is fat. pandr32 Oct 2025 #14
As of 5 days before BaronChocula Oct 2025 #32
As of after the event GopherGal Oct 2025 #43
Am I the only one wondering TommyT139 Oct 2025 #51
My Viet Vet friend said a lieutenant in the bush who comes in and starts disciplining over shaving, shoeshines, Midnight Writer Oct 2025 #6
My father-in-law lost a stripe for Ilsa Oct 2025 #8
Preach HAB911 Oct 2025 #7
Excellent post. MLAA Oct 2025 #9
Count on me! csusan Oct 2025 #10
Right there with ya, sister, but I have used a firearm at a pistol range, took some self defense. Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #23
A large majority of Americans would probably support a military coup at this point. rubbersole Oct 2025 #11
Makes me think of the classic Trident commercial BaronChocula Oct 2025 #35
Studying modern Latin America... róisín_dubh Oct 2025 #49
"I can't decide which is the more incompetent dumbass boob - Hegseth or Trump" Ray Bruns Oct 2025 #12
Both are ignorant narcissists and racists, but part of Trump's recent problems are age related Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #26
Thank you for your service - and your motto is true in many walks of life dwayneb Oct 2025 #13
Thank God for ketchup Tetrachloride Oct 2025 #15
Way recommended. H2O Man Oct 2025 #16
Oorah! BidenRocks Oct 2025 #17
Beautifully stated, AOG. My compliments. (nt) Paladin Oct 2025 #18
Thank you.. Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #19
We can definitely count on Hegseth and Trump swong19104 Oct 2025 #20
Remember the euphemistic "3AM phone call?" Wounded Bear Oct 2025 #34
When the Shit Hits the Fan, Drumpf and Kegbreath can be counted on GopherGal Oct 2025 #44
Instead of unplugging the fan. BattleRow Oct 2025 #46
A deeply sincere thank you for your service democrank Oct 2025 #22
And if I were the president... carpetbagger Oct 2025 #24
Two things can be true at the same time... mgardener Oct 2025 #25
I've got your back, Sir! no_hypocrisy Oct 2025 #27
A Big K & R Diamond_Dog Oct 2025 #28
The Two Stooges Show underpants Oct 2025 #29
This is awesome! BaronChocula Oct 2025 #30
When the shit hit the fan, could we count on Josh Hawley? Blue Owl Oct 2025 #31
In the end, what they fight for is the people to their right and left... Wounded Bear Oct 2025 #33
I've4 heard the phrase ex-marine used, but John Farmer Oct 2025 #54
Yeah, "former" Marine is closer to the heart of it... Wounded Bear Oct 2025 #56
Absolutely spot on post! llmart Oct 2025 #36
Excellent post. Vinca Oct 2025 #37
Welcome Home proud patriot Oct 2025 #38
Very well said. Buddyzbuddy Oct 2025 #39
The only problem with your post is.. beemerphill Oct 2025 #40
I just hope Kegbreath and Shitler don't start WW3. red dog 1 Oct 2025 #41
When SHIT HiTS THE FAN... Layzeebeaver Oct 2025 #42
Wonkette likes to call him soldierant Oct 2025 #47
Thank you for your service... Dem4life1970 Oct 2025 #45
Sadly enough, we all know that answer. calimary Oct 2025 #48
Righteous. And thank you pnwest Oct 2025 #50
Sing it loud, my brother... MiHale Oct 2025 #52
Permission to quote? John Farmer Oct 2025 #53
Excellent post. KentuckyWoman Oct 2025 #55
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