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ancianita

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14. So what. He's one of 800 generals, ffs. Think you can smear the whole command with just one example?

Reply to Autumn (Reply #13)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 08:20 PM

Sep 2025

It is not now, nor has it ever been the US Military generals' job to "rein in" anyone in civilian command.

You act as if you don't know how either military command or civilian command even work.
Maybe read something...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_control_of_the_military

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Military leaders voice concern over Hegseth's new Pentagon strategy [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 OP

It seems to me military leaders are the new and improved Susan collins. Autumn Sep 2025 #1

Because many have been through so many Presidents BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 #3

Why would you possibly think that. ancianita Sep 2025 #4

Does the name Michael Thomas Flynn ring a bell? Autumn Sep 2025 #13

So what. He's one of 800 generals, ffs. Think you can smear the whole command with just one example? ancianita Sep 2025 #14

I know how it works and I know what they do. What have they done to rein in the son Autumn Sep 2025 #15

No you don't. You just think you do. "rein in the son of a bitch..." just proves you refuse to "know how it works." ancianita Sep 2025 #16

So nothing? Figured that. You have a nice day. eom Autumn Sep 2025 #17

That's all you can come up with because you refuse to read. ancianita Sep 2025 #18

Well said. When I try to engage like you do my posts get deleted. Gimpyknee Sep 2025 #20

TY for ... Hekate Sep 2025 #22

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He does. But the generals will play go along to get along, and listen, and then ancianita Sep 2025 #19

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