‘Where Are The Admirals? Where Are The Generals? Where Are the Veterans?’

American Thinker ^ | 22 Jun, 2021 | Jeff M. Lewis

[MtnClimber]

Critical Race Theory will destroy a noble institution built entirely on colorblind merit.

On 17 August 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower prescribed a Code of Conduct for members of the Armed Forces of the United States. The purpose was to inform each service member in a combat unit about their basic responsibilities when engaged in combat or if they were captured by enemy forces. Of the six articles, the first and sixth articles are particularly powerful reminders about the Armed Forces’ mission and the dedication each member requires to complete that mission:

Article 1

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

Article 6

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

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Critical Race Theory does not build up, it tears down. There is nothing aspirational or uplifting about it. And as a springboard to establishing “diversity” as a goal unto itself, as its own concurrent priority, inculcating those values into troops will not equip the military to succeed at its first, and most important goal, which is to fight and win in armed conflict.

Critical Race Theory is antithetical to the principles each military branch teaches, particularly in “boot camp” or “basic training.” This entry-level training -- and the arduous nature of the entire indoctrination into military service -- must necessarily diminish each recruit’s or candidate’s individual identity and replace it with the aspirational goal of becoming part of a successful, elite team with its own service’s unique culture and esprit de corps.

[TwelveOfTwenty]

There have been significant Trump events which turned out huge numbers.

You mean like Jan 6, where our side walked into a setup that only served as propaganda for the left?

We should have known better. We've seen the leftists' fake hate crimes. We've seen the leftist plants carrying racist signs or committing violence at our rallies to make us look bad. And we've seen how the dem governments in these cities allowed all kinds of violence from their side while arresting those of us who defended ourselves.

We had seen all of this, yet our side marched right in anyway. Who organized that protest, General Custer?

I don't object to peaceful protests, but a little situational awareness is needed right now. If we're going to have these events, let's have them where we can count on the officials to reign in the bad guys.

[LS]

I don’t know. But while we were busy worrying about universities, Hollywood, and journalism, the left was busy infiltrating and corrupting the FBI, CIA, military, and business.

[MtnClimber]

I saw the leftism infiltrate the defense contractor industry. I retired in 2018 to get away from it. It was 75% rabid anti Trump.