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tblue37

(67,273 posts) Tue Sep 30, 2025, 12:21 AM Sep 30

Excellent Atlantic artice about Hegseth's meeting with the generals:

https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/09/hegseth-meeting-military-security-risk/684402/?gift=otEsSHbRYKNfFYMngVFweHrPqBH__-9V_cUi5cfDg2A&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

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Excellent Atlantic artice about Hegseth's meeting with the generals: (Original Post) tblue37 Sep 30 OP

If he rattles on about warrior ethos or some shit, wouldn't it be lovely if every single one of them got up and left... pat_k Sep 30 #1

My first thought when I heard about the meeting was "firing people on the spot to bully the rest into submission" pat_k Sep 30 #2

There are more serious possibilities that come to mind. niyad Sep 30 #3

Yes. And the article covered a few that are very disturbing. pat_k Sep 30 #4

Sent for "reeducation"? usonian Sep 30 #5

pat_k

(12,005 posts)

1. If he rattles on about warrior ethos or some shit, wouldn't it be lovely if every single one of them got up and left...

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 12:48 AM

Sep 30

... with no regard for the sputtering indignation or screams of "traitors!"

I know. Completely outside the realm of possibility, but oh my, the fantasy makes me smile.

pat_k

(12,005 posts)

2. My first thought when I heard about the meeting was "firing people on the spot to bully the rest into submission"

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 12:50 AM

Sep 30

niyad

(127,749 posts)

3. There are more serious possibilities that come to mind.

Reply to pat_k (Reply #2)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 01:21 AM

Sep 30

pat_k

(12,005 posts)

4. Yes. And the article covered a few that are very disturbing.

Reply to niyad (Reply #3)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 01:35 AM

Sep 30

The complete lack of concern for the security risks stands out as particularly reckless.

Defense Protective Services, or whoever provides security for high-ranking officials must be losing their minds.

usonian

(21,205 posts)

5. Sent for "reeducation"?

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 01:38 AM

Sep 30

In Guantanamo.

Chairman Trump badges must be worn.

Hell no, don't go.

It's an ambush.

Worst case?

From Pete's Instagram.

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