Absolutely a disgrace!!!! This isn't about dei it's about erasing our history. Hegseth will be put before a military tribunal and execute by a firing squad
It makes you wonder where the line in the sand is, really. Both for the people making these type of decisions, and also the people that support/supported (by voting) the decision makers.
We must non-violently stop work the following weekend 3/22-3/23 for 48 hours, to coincide with protesting. We must shut down all flights, manufacturing, transportation, trucking, emergency response, hospitals, state and local government. We must shut down the country!
Disgrace upon disgrace, shock of torn down Democratic norm after Democratic norm, in just two months!
We need to assemble and demand this Dictator leave office in disgrace with his ilk.
Immediately.
This goes on for a year and we are totally lost as a Nation.
We can not tolerate the intolerable.
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Removing one piece of history at the time. Keeping dumb people dumb and unbeknowns to how things where, was, and who was involved. No history, no reference on how bad things where.
Imagine serving your country with honor, only to be erased decades later for political convenience. History isn’t a menu where you get to pick and choose who’s remembered. The new, racist Pentagon is whitewashing Black heroes from history the same way Hitler whitewashed the accomplishments of Jews.
Will it ever stop? Those soldiers deserve the same recognition and respect as every other soldier. If Hegseth was an honorable soldier, he would recognize the importance of each member who served in whatever capacity. The idiots running things truly disgust me!
With all that is going on with this admin, good to know where their priorities are...bc we all know that Diversity Equity & Inclusion is the threat- definitely not the ones in office.
This is loathsome. How does their race, gender, religion, culture have anything to do with their sacrifices.
Because Ira Hayes, USMC, was a Native American and one of the flag-raisers on Iwo Jima, the administration has deemed him a DEI hire and tried to erase him from history? That's some bullshit!
Please be aware that the song doesn’t quite get all the facts correct. Johnny Cash, however, greatly respected Ira Hays and empathized greatly with the plight of those on the reservations in the USA
Weren’t soldiers of all races drafted into the Army then? They had no choice yet their bravery kept the world free. What if the draft was reintroduced but only for “non-DEI” DOGE bro types. With the world heading towards chaos is this what the Secretary of Defense is spending his time on?
They've also removed all articles referring to the Code Talkers. 34 indigenous tribes literally helped win the war with a code that was never broken, but sure. We don't need to know anything about that.
If we still have open elections in years to come, I will feel bad for the next Democrat president. He or she will be reversing so much, that they won't have time to govern.
This country is not America and never will be until all of this administration is out. All of them. Because the Democrats have been extremely disappointing. They can't fight dirty they don't know how or they are complicit and I'm beginning to think it's the ladder.
It sure isn't looking good for some of them. My dad, a Korean war veteran, always said, they all hobnob together. Although not a politician, Michelle Obama's boycot showed she's obviously had enough of Trump before he ever started this term. She's one smart woman!
What's next? Shall Ira be cut out of the monument at ANC?
Maybe order to remove his body from ANC and return it to the land "his" people have in Arizona?
Secretary Make America White & Masculine Again seems to think that any accomplishment by anyone female or from a minority group is automatically DEI, & that any recognition of such accomplishments is “woke”, so can’t be allowed. 🙄🤬
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I had hoped for more valiant and brave individuals in the pentagon but sadly it seems only cowards are in leadership in the US now. It is up to the people to enforce truth, equality, equity, inclusion, fairness, compassion, empathy, transparency, actual history, civics and more.
With some uproar, the information was restored with an excuse that it was just a "mistake." The DOD is the worst example of cravenly obeying Trump in advance.
Im not a US Citizen. I do not live in the US and I find this to be absolutely unacceptable. I have nothing but admiration for the US Marines and this desecration to their memory is contemptible. All former and current corps members should be up in arms.
This decision was made by a draft dodger, who comes from a line of draft dodgers and an apartheid South African, whose family made their wealth off of the backs of Black people, whose grandparents were Nazis-and who left South Africa at the age of 17 to dodge military service
That ought to PISS OFF every US Marine ever born!!
That's one of the most hard fought battles of WWII. An iconic photo that should stand till the end of time!!
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As an old Marine, when I first saw the actual monument, I fell to my knees and wept. I will research this further, and if, in fact, this is the case, I will contact my Senators and Congressmen and raise holy hell.
Everything about the new chefs in the kitchen announces food poisoning to the world.
No checks and no balances means everyone is going to be sicker than the first go around.
This is outrageous. The story behind the flag at Iwo Jima is a crucial piece of Miltary History and also MARINE CORP history. Chesty might rise from his grave and beat the shit out of Pete Hegseths Neo Nazi ass for this.
I dont understand why the American people are not out marching in the streets like Belgrade and Germany and other countries that have arrested their corrupt presidents and prime ministers lately. I see over and over ‘somebody do something’ comments -you all are ‘somebody’ you all have to act.
That’s not true though. Only ~ 63% of eligible voters actually had votes counted. He had ~30%, Kamala had effectively a couple % points less. All other votes were for other candidates.
The remaining eligible voters either didn’t vote for either candidate or had votes culled through the entire voter fraud narrative that was being pushed.
There are SO MANY THOUSANDS of protesters out marching every day, but our national media is NOT covering it. Just last weekend TEND OF THOUSANDS of disabled vets and our allies matched on DC, but NOBODY COVERED IT!!!
Go to tiktok and check out the protests, were being loud, just not loud enough!
Christopher, can I ask, what if the people obeying these removal orders, didn't. What if the schools/libraries/institutions didn't remove the books/information. Surely frump hasn't enough people to police this. Apologies if I'm being naive.
The Ballad of Ira Hayes, the Native American they are trying to write out of history, written by Peter LaFarge sung here by Johnny Cash https://youtu.be/itQg-SUQDAE
So this is all a propaganda stunt to attempt to give white men credit for everything good that has happened in America and to erase anyone who isn’t white from history. WTF is wrong with you people? You see something right in front of your face and you will deny it because trump told you
Absolutely shameful. Those Navajos were heroes and crucial to our war effort. Zero to do with DEI. This is how absurd this has become. I'm going to suggest to my high school that they include a lesson in the history curriculum about these honorable heroes. And with the Tuskegee Airmen.
Yes. Because an equally qualified individual who happens to be of color, gender or disability is QUALIFIED to do the job.In 43 years in business, the people I heard complaining about DEI the most, were white males, and people who lacked various skills, yet were certain that they were more qualified.
This makes me so mad!! These men have fought for our freedom!! Doesn’t that mean anything to you?!? You don’t have any qualifications to be secretary of defense!!
Democrats will need to seriously consider getting rid of the Goldwater rule. It's this that allows for sociopaths like Trump and Musk to get where they are.
It’s not for the Democrats to get rid of it though. It’s the APA that instituted it. I would say they now have a duty to rescind it, because look what they’ve let flip through.
A simple basic knowledge test on how government works during the vote registration process could have avoided this, too. I think people should know how government works before being allowed to vote on who is running it.
Omg I so agree.. i understand that the red states keep them ignorant for knowing more about things.
these are the ones that need understanding.. but they will not trust a blue state.. sighs.. im glad I was raised on a military base
Once the Dems regain control.. and they WILL. They need to table a bill that ensures that children in ALL states are taught in School about The Government and how it works and what can go wrong... Especially the evils of fascism and authoritarianism!
Maybe we should just have politicians draw straws? We'd have better chances of getting a majority back since the gop is so good at cheating and lying to keep it.
You should read the process of the electoral college. There is a test of the candidate in there, and the Republican just waved his wrong answer through. Trump should have never been put in office, according to the rules made by your founders. Who cares, right?
That is the problem if no one in the complete country insist on the application of law and order. Just a country of barbarians throwing feces at each other.
We could start with convicted felons can't run for office. All court cases need to be adjudicated before a person can apply to run for office.And before a person can officially be placed on a ballot their Financials have to be fully disclosed. Lastly has person been vetted for ties to dictators.
You gotta wonder why. How can they possibly be offended by an iconic WWII image that celebrates American resilience?
Wtf is pathologically wrong with them??
Exactly what I thought when I saw this horrifying headline/photo.😔
&Ppl🤔how on🌎Hitler was elected & given free reign?
To paraphrase, “Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.” They’re rewriting/excising history!
Racist🤬s wouldn’t exist/be free if not for the bravery of those before them.😢
Well, the pentagon is removing what they call DEI hires.. Wonder what they're gonna do next war. When all of us decide to help with them and leave them on their own.. They haven't won a war without us and won't in the future, NOT WITHOUT US there is no usa WITHOUT US😳
When these disgusting inhumans are gone all the book and writings of truth will be reprinted and released for all to see...the truth can never be erased...
I will NEVER forgive this country for ignorantly and forcibly setting us back 70 years. The "Whites Only" signs above bathrooms, water fountains and in windowsills will be next.
I know there aren't many Trump vets here on Bluesky, but just in case....
If you are a vet from any branch of our military, how can you sit back and remain quiet while Pete Hegseth erases the history and service of those who fought for our country? I don't care if you're R, D, or I. Do something.
Trump spokesman B.S. Malarkey said President Trump will sign an executive order banning what he calls "gay colors" to be worn by boys in public schools. The order refers to pink, chartreuse, teal and magenta as "gateway colors" for boys who might be inclined toward homosexuality.
#BSMALARKEY
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But we can’t say that.
This is a weird kind of patriotism.
Its disgusting.
We need to assemble and demand this Dictator leave office in disgrace with his ilk.
Immediately.
This goes on for a year and we are totally lost as a Nation.
We can not tolerate the intolerable.
🚬😎
This is loathsome. How does their race, gender, religion, culture have anything to do with their sacrifices.
https://youtu.be/oEwSwQtSmDQ?si=E2EsLpicISzrrrP8
Pathetic and mediocre white dudes (duds) are trying to obliterate people and history.
Too bad, because they can delete all the webpages they want and we are still here and IN THEIR FACES!!
republicans are just fine with these actions… dtrumpf is a weak skinned pathetic little boy.
Unfit to serve our country… republicans, too!
8647 along with muskivite along with the rest
According to this article they are being put back but what about all the others being deleted from our history?
Maybe order to remove his body from ANC and return it to the land "his" people have in Arizona?
Many just needed a job and enlisted. A job they could not get anywhere else because there were no DEI initiatives.
What a disgusting situation.
No? Wait and see.
Deranged
Evil
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They are children.
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The phrase "foreign and domestic" springs to mind
That is one of the most iconic photos in American military history.
Four generations of my family fought for this country… what in the fuck are they doing?
Their bloodlines are COWARDS! That’s why!
Cowardly white men
That's one of the most hard fought battles of WWII. An iconic photo that should stand till the end of time!!
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Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni.
Sadly, the GQP doesn't care about Veterans. They are a disgrace!!
Semper Fi!
~Former HM1
Such childish behavior.
Afraid of the truth.
No checks and no balances means everyone is going to be sicker than the first go around.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/19/japan/politics/us-pentagon-dei-japan-removals/
Go to tiktok and check out the protests, were being loud, just not loud enough!
The plutocrats have a plan and our democracy is in the way of their criminal plot.
They know to rule the world checks n balances will thwart them, so they are all helping to destroy our democracy.
HE CANNOT ERASE HISTORY!
No clue why I'm bring *that* up...
I want someone to make Hegseth answer this, that cowardly pile of poo
You ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE if you are an empathyless psychopath, or gross ignoramous.
these are the ones that need understanding.. but they will not trust a blue state.. sighs.. im glad I was raised on a military base
Wtf is pathologically wrong with them??
imunity.
What creature would wanr to do that to such an Iconic photo.
&Ppl🤔how on🌎Hitler was elected & given free reign?
To paraphrase, “Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.” They’re rewriting/excising history!
Racist🤬s wouldn’t exist/be free if not for the bravery of those before them.😢
If you are a vet from any branch of our military, how can you sit back and remain quiet while Pete Hegseth erases the history and service of those who fought for our country? I don't care if you're R, D, or I. Do something.
They don't want 'the people' to lean together and act together.
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/american-indian-code-talkers
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/families-of-navajo-code-talkers-decry-trumps-use-of-pocahontas
#BSMALARKEY
- George Orwell, 1984