In an unprecedented purge of the military’s senior leadership, President Donald Trump fired the top US general just moments before his defense secretary fired the chief of the US Navy and the vice chief of the Air Force.
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And he can himself dictate his approval ratings and how many votes he will have in the next election. Same as Putler. Your poor country is is descending into a dark and terrifying pit.
Felon trump and his family have had history of discriminating against people of color since the beginning of his career. Wonder if this more of that. Was a reason given??
He was fired for being Black, for believing in diversity, for standing up for George Floyd, and for defending the Constitution over the president. Trump’s tactics mirror those of authoritarian regimes like Hitler’s and Putin’s. They need to take legal action, hitting where it hurts—his finances.
The majority of these people don't care he was fired just like they didn't really care about George Floyd. They're using Black People's trauma/discrimination to fight "their" opposition. Once Dems win again they'll go back to ignoring our issues and making excuses of why they can't do anything.
The HUGE problem with political appointees as military leaders is they they won't be allowed to deliver bad news to Trump. If America suffers a military setback how the hell can these generals sugar coat that situation in telling Trump? The answer is they can't because Trump would simply fire them.
The MAGA have handed the United States over to Russia. In Europe, we are already seeing the consequences… but everyone is already boycotting American products in response.
They are going for martial law, they just took out the top military people that have the most control of the military. Now they have the control. We're in deep shit.
This is a coup! America wake up!! They are selecting the press, firing key people in key departments, colluding with Russia, making enemies with Europe and now firing generals
proof has surfaced that Elon and Trump manipulated election results. the Election Truth Alliance has found through data analysis that the election results were manipulated in all Swing states. And that there should be an audit of Nevada. https://youtu.be/6G8fu50VRXo?si=JFuJQbG1195rA5bM
When is there going to be a time to talk about what is happening! He’s firing all that have ethics, that are smart, & minorities. Anyone who may question the king! When & where is the strong people that will stop this?
This is the most dangerous implications to your country than anything else. If you purge your military of non political leaders and replace them with loyalty, willing to operate domestically at the whim of the Presiden, then: martial law? what becomes of the Posse Comitatus Act?
This is a coup. Removing qualified senior leaders (Black, female) who serve the Constitition and not a wannabe king.
Republicans want unqualified, white men in place to execute their Project 2025 plan to weaponize the military against the American people as they dismantle our democracy.
On a totally unrelated note, if the chair of your HOA says take down all your burglar alarms and security, by the way they have an amazing pal, who they obviously adore, that pal just happens to be a world class burglar....... Wouldn't that raise an eyebrow or two
You have to be real truthful to yourself right now. This is happening! We are under attack. None of these maneuvers are to benefit Americans, which is the sole purpose for electing a president or leader. https://apple.news/AZbGQot3NT7mUcqDIcmg62A
The Psyche, Politics, and the West in an Era of Turmoil and Disorder
October 20, 2016
Global perspectives about the controversial 2016 US election. Analysts from around the globe answer questions about the global ramifications of the rhetoric being used this electi
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F77RBG5y1AI
'Obsessive' moves against diversity has no benefit to country as 'diversity' is the main factor forming the inner peace of our USA derived from a wide range of different ethnicities, colors and religions, all of which may feel fair and peaceful as long as they 'see' they are represented in the rule!
So how much does it take until Americans realize that this is a full blown coup? They want compliance at the top of the military, so nobody will ask any questions once the orders are given to invade NATO allies or use troops against Americans.
and appointed a white male who does not have the required qualifications - such that he needed a presidential waiver. So, not a merit placement..."I'm sure General Caine has had a lot of barriers in his life that prevented him from having a chance at those qualifying positions" [sarcasm]
Our politicians are to blame. If they would have permanently tied minimum wage to the cost of living a semblance of equality in earning would have prevailed. Every time the greedy caused inflation for RECORD PROFITS the deterrent would have been everyone gets a raise and no one struggles to survive
society has honored a mental illness, a damage to the spirit instead of the qualities that should have been honored ... but we can always change and this erroneous practice never held all of us ...
Yes but Rupert was launched by the Murdoch empire in Australia. We can't pretend he's not our creature to a large extent. At least I don't want to ignore it, I want to face facts and rid us all of him.
I know. I'm also from Adelaide and watched as a kid as he practised owning media properties. And as an adult, we've all watched him destroy media and government integrity in three democracies.
I am apologising on my own behalf for this bastard, but I'm not trying to speak for you cheers.
Buckle up.
It's clear Trump is sweeping away any possible opposition to ordering the US military into Democratic cities and states likely before the 2026 elections.
Reminder: The majority of voters voted for exactly this and nothing else. There was no way Trump would lower prices, but he would install a white supremacist dictatorship.
This isn't just about racism. Trump is installing loyalists who'll follow his orders without question, including using troops against Americans when he declares martial law. I hope the rank & file have some political guts.
I'm constantly surprised at how some people get pedantic when the structures and institutions in society are being attacked. It feels like a distraction technique.
When the US military starts dragging people off into American jails like Guantanamo, remind them of the maps. And the proper names they should be using.
What is your argument here? That calling the US America by accident somehow invalidates my statement?
It took #hitler less than 2 months to declare the end of the republic in #Germany
I suspect both these things will happen quite soon, on a Friday night, which is when #trump makes most major moves because he thinks it's a low ratings time
Sounds like a coup to me. By the time the next presidential election comes around the US as everyone has known it will no longer exist. We will be part of the axis of evil.
Remember he said there would be no more elections, it’s all written in Project 2025. He’s doing everything he said he’d do and everyone thought he was joking
The oath of office for the military is to protect the US Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I pray every person in the military upholds their oath.
This is why he is firing these fine and qualified persons. He doesn't want to risk that they keep their oath and stops this lunacy, takes control of the nation and arrests Trump, Muzk and their entourage of co-criminals.
Resegregating America: step 1 - replace all qualified black people with unqualified white people to reinforce that whiteness is a necessary qualification all by itself.
Whoever planned this out must be following the “Dictator’s 5 Easy Steps to a Coup” playbook…
1. Buy off the Supreme Court.
2. Threaten politicians into submission.
3. Takeover treasury and justice departments.
4. Defy the courts.
5. Control the military.
This is a historic shake-up that raises many questions about military strategy and leadership continuity. It seems like a bold move, but how will it shape the future of defense policies moving forward?
Must be part of the four dimensional strategy for us take over Gaza, invade Greenland and capture the Panama Canal? Or maybe we are eating the chess pieces again?
So, the army is getting switched into line. While Trump is just laying out the law according to his will and Musk got the keys for Fort Knox and personal data if everyone in the government.
Why weaken USA military so badly? What's the plan? Who goes to front when/if war breaks out? Guy who was fired "C.J.Brown" was a 4 star General but trump NEVER SERVED. 2 other people fired were minorities too. Russia is celebrating! The Russians are happy mission accomplished by their felon in oval.
Don’t give up, it’s early days, it’ll take time to organise more, the rest of the world is on your side, we also dislike the Orange Man and his Puppet master Muskrat
While they don’t fix everything, govt officials (including state attorneys general) have cited protests as a galvanizing force that emboldens them to keep fighting in their capacity. Simply put, they feel like they’re not alone and want to be bold. As for military, most will feel impact via families
That is, a second civil war coming up, is what we outside of USA are concerned that you are on your way to. The ingredients are in place. You are deeply divided as a people and you are very well armed....
That's not a hope anymore. They're going to purge until Bubba and his cousin Bubba and their other cousin Bubba are in command of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Space Force is already run by a lackey.
It has begun. The purge and replacement of the military leaders with ones that will support trump and his plans to completely take over the US.
All directed by putin.
Caine, Trump said at the time, came from “central casting” and could have the campaign to eliminate ISIS “totally finished in one week.” Trump says Caine told him, “They won’t know what the hell hit them, sir.” - —-we are circling the drain.
You are off course right. This, however, goes further and beyond. It is a mutany in progress. Don't let them divide and split you into black and white or whatever. You, the everyday American, must stay strong together and act instead of talk. Prevail or prepare to live in a dictatorship.
It’s all about concentration of power, unchecked power, within the executive. Trump thinks he’s a king. I think there’s a real possibility of him using nuclear weapons during his term. If that happens, it’s game over for all of us. States opposed to Trump should form an alliance.
Am I alone in sensing that, sooner or later, this is all going to come down to which elements of the US military, National Guard and law enforcement are loyal to the Constitution and which are loyal to Trump?
It’s obvious to anyone who has lived through a dictatorship or recent civil war. You gut the national military to weaken it and by default weaken any potential powerful dissent that could call you to account. Then you create a shadow/alternate militia you can control 100%.
You mistyped "Racist President and Gender-Abusive Alcoholic (ALLEGEDLY) (EYEROLL) Defense Secretary Fires All Leadership of Color and Women from the Military in Racist and Sexist Purge"
You missed the story, it wasn’t the positions that were fired, it was the people holding those positions. Qualified women and men of color, being replaced by less / unqualified white men. Thats the story.
Recall that Hitler fired top generals von Fritsch and von Blomberg to replace them with loyalists. Trump has been following Hitler’s script from Day One.
i think this note is the wrong message and going down the women and black rathole. he has got rid of extremely qualified people who have excelled and replacing them with incompetent and inexperienced yes people.
Tone policing. If I can't say it. Racist. Facist. Nazi. I need to think. What's stopping me? What promotes facism? Better to think about it now. When all the people who could say it out loud are in camps or bonded labour, then they move on to all the people who were concerned about meritocracy.
because i don’t think this is about racism or sexism. it is about getting yes people who are loyal to the leader and not the country or the constitution. it’s about replacing rational, experienced people with sycophants. it racism/sexism was shown it should be called out
It is really obtuse to deny the obvious racism and sexism in these decisions just because Trump wants people loyal to him above all else. It’s the core of how he recruits those loyalists. It’s the core of who he has been his entire life.
I dont think contemplation on sycophancy is seperate from my point. Saying these are the actions of a facist state being the opposite of facism, which relies on sycophancy. Shutting down science, knowledge, banning books. By being clear what it is, it also becomes clear what cowardice looks like.
Everything the libs said about Trump before the election is coming true.
Everything MAGA said about Soros is coming true too, except they picked the wrong billionaire.
When questioning motivations, we suspect of each other what we know of ourselves; thieves think everyone would steal, conservatives think welfare recipients are ripping off the system (they would, and do), etc.
Everyone shut down your shopping to essentials only! Buy nothing more! Cut tv cable, get rid of every social site you can! Pull out your money out of big banks and join a credit union! Shut these baron robbers down!
Just so we're clear, Krasnov is Putin's bitch and has been a Russian Asset since 1987. HE IS FOLLOWING ORDERS. Hegseth is a sloppy drunk that does as he is told.
What a way to keep America safe. Comes back to what President Biden said to the military shortly before leaving office...remember your oath. Guess that's going to be tested sooner rather than later.
Nah. The Chairman of the joint chiefs serves at the pleasure of the President. @BarackObama purged 197 military officers to align the military with more of what he wanted. THAT was damaging and unprecedented. Seems to be a need for people to brush up on their civics lessons.
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He doesn’t care about any of that this time. He’s not playing by democracy’s rules anymore. I wish our media were more sophisticated…or even curious.
- Stalin
"We don’t want generals who are too good at their jobs. We want generals who are loyal."
— Stalin
"I need the kind of generals that Hitler had." - Trump
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They got those DEI positions ahead of those that were ahead of them in line.
By the way, what does the “G” in MAGA stand for?
Republicans want unqualified, white men in place to execute their Project 2025 plan to weaponize the military against the American people as they dismantle our democracy.
At what point….
May you rot in hell.
This Chief is probably praising God for the firing
October 20, 2016
Global perspectives about the controversial 2016 US election. Analysts from around the globe answer questions about the global ramifications of the rhetoric being used this electi
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F77RBG5y1AI
If I said once, I said it twice, we are doomed.
And violated the 1986 Goldwater-Nichols Act in the process.
https://www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-politics-bulletin-76-22125
Trust me, you won't like the outcome.
He gave up his citizenship in 1985, to satisfy the legal requirement for US television network ownership
He hasn't been Australian for 40 years.
I am apologising on my own behalf for this bastard, but I'm not trying to speak for you cheers.
It's clear Trump is sweeping away any possible opposition to ordering the US military into Democratic cities and states likely before the 2026 elections.
https://www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-doge-staffer-is-grandson
Sigh. We all gonna dieeeee
America, you elected a fascist bully.
Naming things is totally the most important thing when discussing military purges in government, right?
What is your argument here? That calling the US America by accident somehow invalidates my statement?
#trump is going to replace all these officers with ppl 100% loyal to him
He now has control of all #USGovt depts and military. I can't imagine #MartialLaw and a dictatorship are far off now
1. When in will #TrumpNAZI declare #martiallaw?
2. When will an actual, armed #militarycoup take place?
I suspect both these things will happen quite soon, on a Friday night, which is when #trump makes most major moves because he thinks it's a low ratings time
I'm going for Mar 14, 9pm EST.
Where do you get your news?
CNN
MSDNC?
The Chairman is legally required to be an active-duty military officer.
This is another illegal move by the Felon-in-Chief.
The law also requires senate confirmation.
They think women ONLY exist for male pleasure & reproduction.
POC, immigrants, disabled, trans, gays & every minority (their scapegoats) won't ever get good jobs.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion? (DEI) No way!
BY A DISHONORABLE MAN
#AgainstAllEnemiesForeignAndDomestic
#ForeignAndDomesticEnemiesOath 👀
#DesignateThemAsForeignAndDomesticEnemies
#ActionsNotWords
#NotAnOligarchy
#AskActiveDutyWhatSacrificeIs
#TheUltimateSacrifice
#TheHighestPrice
#Veterans
#ActiveDuty
#EndTheOligarchyPeople
Maybe you want to put that in your skeet? Or in the first paragraph of your story?
Do you think you'll be spared if he comes for you?
Get a fucking Constitutional Spine.
1. Buy off the Supreme Court.
2. Threaten politicians into submission.
3. Takeover treasury and justice departments.
4. Defy the courts.
5. Control the military.
!!!
http://viewsandobservations.com/2025/02/20/the-trump-administration-is-acting-authoritarian-and-prejudiced/
How much more do you need?
This time it will be horrifically mismatched.
All directed by putin.
HicSip is as drunk with power and abusive as we all knew he would be.
As we have evidence from the consequences daily.
#3E
#AgainstAllEnemiesForeignAndDomestic
#ForeignAndDomesticEnemiesOath 👀
#DesignateThemAsForeignAndDomesticEnemies
#ActionsNotWords
#NotAnOligarchy
#AskActiveDutyWhatSacrificeIs
#TheUltimateSacrifice
#TheHighestPrice
#Veterans
#ActiveDuty
#EndTheOligarchyPeople
How could anyone know this would happen?
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/07/24/how-would-project-2025-impact-troops-and-veterans/
Everything MAGA said about Soros is coming true too, except they picked the wrong billionaire.