Posted on 03/18/2021 7:29:22 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Editor’s Note: In the wake of the January 6 Capitol riot, the Biden administration ordered the U.S. Navy to stand down its global operations and subject all members to what it characterizes as training to recognize and combat”extremism.” The piece below was written by an active duty military member who has about 20 years of service. This member has been deployed overseas in the war on terrorism multiple times. The piece describes the Navy’s “extremism stand-down,” what it includes, and what it leaves out. Ted Mahan is not the member’s real name.
Recently, my Navy unit held an “extremism stand-down” training that was required of all Department of Defense personnel, as mandated by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin here. According to Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, the purpose of the training was “to ensure service members and civilian personnel clearly understand the damaging effects of extremism and begin developing more effective, sustainable ways to eliminate the corrosive impacts extremist activity can have on our Force.”
That aim, of course, is laudable. Our Navy is diverse, and we are strong, not because of diversity, but because of unity we have as Americans regardless of race. When I go to sea or deploy on land, I know that the mission depends on those around me: good men and women of all races committed to defending our nation. Ultimately, they have my back too, and my life depends on them. Any attack on one is an attack on all. Right up to this point, I am 100 percent with the Navy brass’ goal.
But that’s not actually what the training says. The training we received this month was rushed through in the wake of the Washington, D.C., riot.
(Excerpt) Read more at pjmedia.com ...
“Extremism” defined as “didn’t support biden”.
SO, how was “Extremism” defined?
Extremism was narrowly defined as “supremacist” beliefs only. That’s it. Nothing else. Nothing about anarchism, nothing about any group that might be found on the left.
As the author of this piece observed, Everyone in the room – of every race, incidentally – had a collective hush as the chilling effect of this clearly biased definition dawned on our team. As one person on the team put it, “Why does the DoD only care about one kind of extremism? Why do they refuse to talk about antifa? Why is it extremist to attack a Capitol police officer, but not extremist to attack a Portland police officer?”
The team were further lectured that “supremacists” were seeking to join the military to gain skills and proficiency with weapons. But, of course, we know that inner-city gangs have been trying this for years, and yet there was no discussion of this. Nor was there any mention of antifa, which explicitly and often openly promotes violent activities. It seems odd that in 2020, when we saw 1,000 riots with varying levels of violence, our training would be centered on the one riot connected to the right and ignore the 999 connected to the left.
SO, how was “Extremism” defined?
Extremism was narrowly defined as “supremacist” beliefs only. That’s it. Nothing else. Nothing about anarchism, nothing about any group that might be found on the left.
As the author of this piece observed, Everyone in the room – of every race, incidentally – had a collective hush as the chilling effect of this clearly biased definition dawned on our team. As one person on the team put it, “Why does the DoD only care about one kind of extremism? Why do they refuse to talk about antifa? Why is it extremist to attack a Capitol police officer, but not extremist to attack a Portland police officer?”
The team were further lectured that “supremacists” were seeking to join the military to gain skills and proficiency with weapons. But, of course, we know that inner-city gangs have been trying this for years, and yet there was no discussion of this. Nor was there any mention of antifa, which explicitly and often openly promotes violent activities. It seems odd that in 2020, when we saw 1,000 riots with varying levels of violence, our training would be centered on the one riot connected to the right and ignore the 999 connected to the left.
“Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.” .... Generally credited to Barry Goldwater......................
They are deliberately destroying our military. We will soon be unable to stand up to an invasion. We will then be invaded. Thank a queer for this.
Extremism was narrowly defined as “supremacist” beliefs only. That’s it. Nothing else. Nothing about anarchism, nothing about any group that might be found on the left. Everyone in the room – of every race, incidentally – had a collective hush as the chilling effect of this clearly biased definition dawned on our team. As one person on our team put it, “Why does the DoD only care about one kind of extremism? Why do they refuse to talk about antifa? Why is it extremist to attack a Capitol police officer, but not extremist to attack a Portland police officer?”
How does Biden plan to attack Putin, then?
About to become an African Rabble
Are our senior military leaders as dumb as Biden?
Are our senior military leaders as communist as Kamala?
Biden will rid the U.S. military of war fighters in two years.
KNOT my Navy.
Really makes you want to die for your country, eh?
Of course you know this was about intimidation and indoctrination, not a legitimate and objective training session.
You have to give them credit - as soon as they had control they started using it. Even Trump took a long time to exert his influence, and when he did it was opposed by the deep state and delayed or stopped by activist judges.
Without a Navy, China takes Taiwan.
If I recall the “warrior” type senior leaders were purged by Obama. I also recall reading about a hollowing out of the middle ranks. The premise of that action was to eliminate seasoned officers from rising up. The overall goal was to have the younger and more socially indoctrinated (brainwashed) officers assume senior leadership positions. Based upon my observations I think this is what we are witnessing.
A relative of mine, my wife’s sisters grandson, recently graduated Navy basic and is currently in training to become a Navy corpsman. He wants to serve with the Marines when his training is completed. He recently expressed concerns, based on what is currently trending in the Navy, his career could be impacted by the fact he was brought up in a Christian home and feels strongly about his Christian beliefs.
I never thought I would be ashamed of being an American. I’m not ashamed of having served, but I am ashamed for those serving now.
Please bring back drill instructors like R. Lee Ermey.
This sensitivity crap will get people killed and lose wars.
The protest on 6 January was about the theft of the election, not white nationalism.
The focus on white nationalism is deflection: the Democrats committed massive, open felony voter fraud because they could not defeat Trump fairly.
Lloyd Austin is a dimwitted, dishonest affirmative action puppet being used to advance the meme,while at the same time delegitimizing white membership in the military, so that anti-whites can take over the US military.
I dont think I need to explain the implications of that.
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