Posted on 06/11/2020 5:17:45 PM PDT by conservative98
WASHINGTON — The GOP-led Armed Services Committee has approved a motion requiring the Pentagon to rename military bases and assets named after Confederate leaders — defying President Trump, who warned them not to support the Elizabeth Warren-introduced measure.
The committee on Wednesday approved the amendment to the annual defense bill which will establish a commission to rename all Pentagon assets — including ships, planes, buildings, military bases and equipment — that bear the name of Confederate generals within the next three years, Roll Call reported.
Cities across America have begun removing statues honoring Confederate leaders as the nation engages in an emotional conversation about race and civil rights in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of a white police officer.
Aboard Air Force One on his way to Dallas Thursday afternoon, President Trump tweeted his disapproval of the move from Warren, a member of the committee and former Democratic presidential candidate, telling Republicans not to “fall for” it.
“Seriously failed presidential candidate, Senator Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren, just introduced an Amendment on the renaming of many of our legendary Military Bases from which we trained to WIN two World Wars. Hopefully our great Republican Senators won’t fall for this!” Trump wrote.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
Leadership & Members
James Inhofe (R - OK)
Chairman
Wicker, Roger F. (R - MS)
Fischer, Deb (R - NE)
Cotton, Tom (R - AR)
Rounds, Mike (R - SD)
Ernst, Joni (R - IA)
Tillis, Thom (R - NC)
Sullivan, Dan (R - AK)
Perdue, David (R - GA)
Cramer, Kevin (R - ND)
McSally, Martha (R - AZ)
Scott, Rick (R - FL)
Blackburn, Marsha (R - TN)
Hawley, Josh (R - MO)
https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/
Looks like it’s time for the Donald Trump party.
A strong veto if it passes.
That worked so well for Teddy Roosevelt.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, repeating the president’s tweets on the subject Wednesday, said Trump would in no way support the renaming of military bases — setting up a showdown between the president and Capitol Hill and potentially endangering the defense budget.
“The president will not be signing legislation that renames America’s forts,” McEnany told reporters.
America is GREAT both because of and in spite of her history.
Why rip up ~half the story???
Imagine if these Leftists had been in control of the North at the end of the Civil War.
Sometimes the only option seems to be slamming one’s head against the wall.
Why did all of these idiots just show up? Are they scared?
excellent
Trump should say he will veto the measure unless these assets are named after MOH recipients. Period. Their stories are forgotten. This would help bring them to light. TOTAL WINNER for Trump. Disrespecting the Medal Of Honor is a stone cold loser for a politician. This allows him to take the initiative.
To destroy a people, you must first sever their roots. - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
There can be no acceptable future without an honest analysis of the past. - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
In keeping silent about evil, in burying it so deep within us that no sign of it appears on the surface, we are implanting it, and it will rise up a thousandfold in the future. When we neither punish nor reproach evildoers . . . we are ripping the foundations of justice from beneath new generations. - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Evil people always support each other; that is their chief strength. - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
A lot more fun than actually doing work.
What “sntitfa” hates is the peaceful reconciliation after the Civil War.
Peaceful reconciliation is a deathly condemnation of their goals. They cannot allow even the idea.
This traitorous evil man is dividing the Gop now allowing this crazy crap .
Everyday the GOP gives me a new reason not to be one of them.
The Turtle had nothing to do with this vote. It was a Voice Vote within the committee. A cowardly move where they can say the measure passed but, no record of who voted for or against. All we know is that some R’s voted for it in order for it to pass the committee.
[“The president will not be signing legislation that renames America’s forts,” McEnany told reporters.]
Another battle engaged in an asymmetric war that can be lost to pave the way for conquering hordes.
“Haven’t you heard, it’s a battle of words” - George Floyd? No, Pink Floyd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGwtXfIH3bc
I’m nauseous. They’re gonna get an earful. Will it make a difference? Probably not. Gotta do it anyway.
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