Trump’s moves against Ukraine – including a diesel deal with Putin and a row over restricting Starlink – mean he must now be seen as a hostile force in Europe, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
  • Cheebus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 hours ago

    Service members: You defend the constitution against foreign AND DOMESTIC threats

    you’re betraying your oath

    • Stormy@thelemmy.clubEnglish
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      2 hours ago

      The military has been gutted of the ethical. Hegseth made sure of it. The worst commanders, and 1st sargents made sure of it.

      You can’t count on them.

    • ZC3rr0r@piefed.caEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      It’s an oath upheld through force to begin with, and if the authority doing the upholding is compromised the oath itself becomes mere spectacle.

      Unless the people actually hold oath-breakers individually accountable, relying on the compromised military leadership or the compromised courts won’t do shit.