This is just a template. Its intended purpose is to be used to create memes for sites like memgenerator. However, I think it works just fine exactly as it is.
Oh sorry, his actual essay he wrote was weaker than I thought. I guess he's just a big dumb dummy if he really hasn't figured it out.And that is a quote from whom, exactly? Your fevered brain trying to get out of this morass of stupidity?
So, of course I had to fact check it. This is very nearly "there's always a tweet"Donald Rumsfeld’s thoughts on looting in Iraq 2003: “While no one condones looting, on the other hand, one can understand the pent-up feelings that may result from decades of repression and people who have had members of their family killed by that regime, for them to be taking their feelings out on that regime," ... looting is “part of the price of getting from a repressed regime to freedom."
You talking Mattis or Rumsfeld?Yes, a big dummy who worked his way through the political minefield that is the US military hierarchy. What a dope.
Yeah, he's a real dolt, that guy. God damn are you sounding like a petulant child right now. You have absolutely no legs to stand on to badmouth Mattis or anyone else who has tried to stop this douche. Mattis finally gave up & resigned when it became clear to him that Trump was no longer listening to him and that to stay in the position was an exercise in futility.Oh sorry, his actual essay he wrote was weaker than I thought. I guess he's just a big dumb dummy if he really hasn't figured it out.
I think you are right with civilians, but he was voicing this to the people in the military. And just today several notices came out from HQDA suggesting that there may be a crisis soon where members would have to support the constitutional rights of the protesters against domestics. Think about that. An OFFICIAL military document saying that there's a chance illegal orders may be passed down. That's a startling admission.The point is, in all seriousness, the partisanship in this country has dissolved to the point where anything Mattis says now is going to be too little too late to anyone who has already chosen a side. It's just going to be more preaching to the choir while the rest plug their ears.
Didn't you literally just say one page ago that orders have to be followed?I think you are right with civilians, but he was voicing this to the people in the military. And just today several notices came out from HQDA suggesting that there may be a crisis soon where members would have to support the constitutional rights of the protesters against domestics. Think about that. An OFFICIAL military document saying that there's a chance illegal orders may be passed down. That's a startling admission.
THESE are the people Mattis was talking to.
What he actually said was:Didn't you literally just say one page ago that orders have to be followed?
--PatrickThere's a fucking HUGE difference between an illegal order telling you to gun down civilians and one where the fucking Commander in Chief wants you to do something that is perfectly legal that you have moral issues with.
And that sewer thing probably didn't help bolster your patience, either.I'm being insulting on purpose because you just aren't getting it and are being intentionally obtuse.
Pretty sure I already highlighted that scenario. He turns it down and someone willing to do much worse, willing to sacrifice more of his ideals, takes the position.I guess my question is this: If James Mattis turned down the job in 2016, how different do you think the current situation would be? Because my impression is, not very. If you don't want to call it cowardice, then at least call it failure.
And what was he supposed to do? He flew in the face of that jackass and all his stupid and destructive ideas until that jackass decided he was tired of being told "no" and stopped listening. What was he supposed to do? What would YOU do if your boss was making terrible LEGAL decisions because he was stupid and listened to stupid and evil people? What would you do if you saw that nothing you said would make a difference? I'm sure you'd stand up and say, "Well look at me! I'm a hero! I'm going to ruin my career and get charged with sedition!" The fuck outa here.I guess my question is this: If James Mattis turned down the job in 2016, how different do you think the current situation would be? Because my impression is, not very. If you don't want to call it cowardice, then at least call it failure.
Similarly, I believe we must be resolute and unambiguous in our approach to those countries whose strategic interests are increasingly in tension with ours. It is clear that China and Russia, for example, want to shape a world consistent with their authoritarian model - gaining veto authority over other nations' economic, diplomatic, and security decisions - to promote their own interests at the expense of their neighbors, America and our allies. That is why we must use all the tools of American power to provide for the common defense.
My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear-eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues. We must do everything possible to advance an international order that is most conducive to our security, prosperity and values, and we are strengthened in this effort by the solidarity of our alliances.
Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my position.
I liked the part where they talked about how while traveling with the National Guard they witnessed frustration and anger.There are some uncomfortable phrases in that letter, like peaceably assemble and violence that threatens to drown it out, which is not specifically named. I will reserve judgement until I see what action the military actually takes, but I'm not optimistic. Trump will manage to find the assholes if he makes demands of the military. It's what he's good at.
Zing!Basically calling out Trump as weak & stupid.
And on this you and I have an accord. I think he should do the same thing and agree that he'd be taking the easy way out if he didn't. Don't think he'd spill anything that could potentially be a secret, nor do I think he'd lie.On a more serious note that doesn't involve assasinations, here's what Mattis can do now: reveal everything. Every little terrible thing trump did/tried to do/said behind closed doors. Hell, if he wants to fight dirty he can lie. "In a personal meeting he said he thought we should demote the n-words (with the hard r) down to private since they're not smart enough for command posts." Even if its a complete 100% lie, who the hell is gonna believe trump's word over his? At this point, what does he have to lose besides his cushy military contractor post? If that job means more to him that doing everything he can at this moment to stop trump, someone he deems an existential threat to the country, then he truly is a pussy.
Credibility? The respect of the entire US Military?At this point, what does he have to lose besides his cushy military contractor post?
Only if he lies, and even then, only if he gets caught.Credibility?
I'm pretty sure he could shoot someone on 5th avenue and Dave would still support him so it won't be all of it.The respect of the entire US Military?
I don't know. Given your track record, I'm far more willing to trust @Dave 's assessment of a person's character than I am yours.Only if he lies, and even then, only if he gets caught.
I'm pretty sure he could shoot someone on 5th avenue and Dave would still support him so it won't be all of it.
I think it's funny, I'm a hair under 6'3" and I weight like 220 now thanks to the Covid-19 pounds and I guarantee my little paunch has fucking nothing on that gut and diaper ass he hauls around. There's not a chance in all the blue hells that he's only 240 pounds.I'm hoping the more they are lying about it, the worse it is. And that's the worst thing I've ever wanted for a politician.