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8. Hegseth has ordered all members of the military to watch his bullshit speech

Thu Oct 16, 2025, 04:39 PM

Oct 2025

I hope some commands refuse.

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Disappointed, should have stayed to fight from the inside... MiHale Oct 2025 #1

Being in the military is different from civilian employment Raven123 Oct 2025 #6

I've never been in the military. markodochartaigh Oct 2025 #9

Dude's been in almost 30 years; it's nice to retire. Mysterian Oct 2025 #10

How does that help? BlueTsunami2018 Oct 2025 #2

Yeah, that was my thought as well. progressoid Oct 2025 #3

That's not what I mean. BlueTsunami2018 Oct 2025 #18

Actually, right now -probably not. haele Oct 2025 #19

Thank you sir for your gumption. Be well, Be safe. nt Hotler Oct 2025 #5

The downside is Wednesdays Oct 2025 #7

Good for him. Passages Oct 2025 #11

I was in the military back in the 70s. JoetheShow Oct 2025 #12

He can be more vocal outside the military. NoSheep Oct 2025 #13

And the Admiral over SOUTHCOM retires at end of 2025. nt Ilsa Oct 2025 #16