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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:30:49 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wasn't he retired in '16? He needed 7 years to federally qualify for the position. Guess the Constitution doesn't matter yet again. They're voting to waive that requirement for him, just like they did with Mattis. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:32:34 PM EDT
[#2]
gave him a waiver because he didnt meet the criteria
what is the point of having rules if they are waived when ever someone doesnt meet the rules. honk honk |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:33:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A CAB, one OSR and no KDSM? Lots of awards but not a whole lot of "Service" on that rack: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Austin_2013_2.jpg Looks like he was the "New Dawn" of ISIS so pepper your angus: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Flickr_-_DVIDSHUB_-_Day_of_Commitment_Ceremony_%28Image_14_of_19%29.jpg/1280px-Flickr_-_DVIDSHUB_-_Day_of_Commitment_Ceremony_%28Image_14_of_19%29.jpg I’m not a big fan but he has a Silver Star. Regardless he was never listened to from 2009-2016 by Obama admin. He’s basically a grand garrison commander to ensure the troops adhere to the new policies. Imo he will have no input on any strategic policy or kinetic action |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:35:26 PM EDT
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I've seen his e-mails when I was in Baghdad. He's an illiterate imbecile.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:35:48 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: There was a big faction of Dems that wanted a "first female" SECDEF. I'm at least glad they didn't get their way. He’ll be replaced they never stick to 1 for 4 years |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:36:23 PM EDT
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Dude looks down on everyone....literally.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:36:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So where's the next war and when does it start? IIRC, he was the CENTCOM commander when ISIS started to grow. He let ISIS turn into who they became, fuck him |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:37:47 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A CAB, one OSR and no KDSM? Lots of awards but not a whole lot of "Service" on that rack: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Austin_2013_2.jpg Looks like he was the "New Dawn" of ISIS so pepper your angus: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Flickr_-_DVIDSHUB_-_Day_of_Commitment_Ceremony_%28Image_14_of_19%29.jpg/1280px-Flickr_-_DVIDSHUB_-_Day_of_Commitment_Ceremony_%28Image_14_of_19%29.jpg Dude was a four star? |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:43:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: IIRC, he was the CENTCOM commander when ISIS started to grow. He let ISIS turn into who they became, fuck him Quote HistoryQuoted: IIRC, he was the CENTCOM commander when ISIS started to grow. He let ISIS turn into who they became, fuck him It gets better: Austin handed over command of XVIII Corps to become Director of the Joint Staff in August 2009.[5] This promotion came at the direction of Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the time. While Director, Austin was told by Mullen to increase the diversity of the Joint Staff. Austin credited the appointment as having jumpstarted his later career, saying: "People who might not have known Lloyd Austin began to know him https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Austin#Commanding_General_of_US_Forces_%E2%80%93_Iraq |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:49:34 PM EDT
[#10]
General Big McHugelarge
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:58:22 PM EDT
[#11]
Mess hall budget increase approved
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:58:33 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: He's military so he has kept his mouth shut about his politics for the most part. You won't find out until he shows his cards. To be a biden guy we all know where he most likely stands. I guarantee he has performed very well in Biden's loyalty and ideological credit score tests. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:05:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: gave him a waiver because he didnt meet the criteria what is the point of having rules if they are waived when ever someone doesnt meet the rules. honk honk This. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:08:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The military is about to go to war with itself. Many warrior traits have been deemed racist and will be purged. Physical job requirements and leadership skills related to combat will be passed over in favor for political correctness and corporate team building type skills. It is well known that you need the 4 legs of a modern society for a successful political coup. - Culture - Educational Institution's - Media apparatuses - Military Loyalty Guess which one is remaining? Obama gave it a good start by purging lots of Military leadership and filling it with ideological stooges. But they need the average grunt to be their kind as well. So we will see strategic placement of certain troops in warfighter roles. Recruitment heavily increased in deep blue cities with a new message for those types of people. Increased ideology brainwashing within training. Their goal is to have an armed force that would be squarely on their team to pass any future allegiance issues in a dispute. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:12:24 PM EDT
[#15]
If he's worth a shit he'll be asked to resign before the year ends, it won't be front page news either.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:14:25 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. After serving under 3 presidents, I had to call it quits. Even the Obama years will pale in comparison to what the next 4 years will be like. Keep in mind that this is Obama 2.0. Biden is really not in charge. President Obama (Vallerie Jarrett) is calling all the shots at an overarching policy level and Susan Rice handles the day to day operations. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:15:11 PM EDT
[#17]
We might become weaker, but we will be diverse for the next four years. Also buried in Federal debt.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:20:19 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: We might become weaker, but we will be diverse for the next four years. Also buried in Federal debt.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:26:15 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryWell I guess that answers my question about whether he promoted based on skill or if it was some EO shit. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:40:10 PM EDT
[#20]
If he is Biden's guy, I don't like him. Just another career officer looking to shit on the Constitution.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:41:00 PM EDT
[#21]
I want to read his citation for that Silver Star... He was a General at that time....hmmmn.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:44:11 PM EDT
[#22]
Diversity hire.
If he had had integrity, he wouldn't have accepted the position. The fact that he did tells us everything we need to know. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:45:47 PM EDT
[#23]
#fakenews
Harambe is dead and it should be common knowledge by now. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:49:02 PM EDT
[#24]
Reminds me of President Debo
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:49:33 PM EDT
[#25]
They run out of trannies to appoint?
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:53:13 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Was he in charge of Katrina? No, that was that piece of shit, honore. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:53:46 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It is well known that you need the 4 legs of a modern society for a successful political coup. - Culture - Educational Institution's - Media apparatuses - Military Loyalty Guess which one is remaining? Obama gave it a good start by purging lots of Military leadership and filling it with ideological stooges. But they need the average grunt to be their kind as well. So we will see strategic placement of certain troops in warfighter roles. Recruitment heavily increased in deep blue cities with a new message for those types of people. Increased ideology brainwashing within training. Their goal is to have an armed force that would be squarely on their team to pass any future allegiance issues in a dispute. The problem is that when you purge your military sometimes the real problem turns out to be foreign nations taking advantage of your weakness and not perceived domestic disloyalty. If the Chinese decide to get froggy there is not going to be an America to bail the US out with Lend Lease equipment like we did for our socialist ally in WW2. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:54:44 PM EDT
[#28]
My uncle is a retired USN O-8 that spent the back half of his career in the Pentagon.
He says being a backstabbing politician is a prerequisite for the job or the swamp suits won't trust you to play their games. Didn't even like Mattis. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:57:01 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They run out of trannies to appoint? |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 3:07:01 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Well I guess that answers my question about whether he promoted based on skill or if it was some EO shit. Quote HistoryQuoted: Well I guess that answers my question about whether he promoted based on skill or if it was some EO shit. He has been described as an "intensely private" man[57] who loathed talking to the news media when he was in Iraq and has a habit of "referring to himself in the third person".[6] You can't make this shit up.  Kharn |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 3:41:22 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Cornpop. Came here to post this  Cornpop was a bad dude |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 3:50:09 PM EDT
[#32]
Did you notice that the Dems in congress made a special ruling for him .
Retired Generals have not been allowed to take political office for at least 7 years after retirement . gd I see that this has already been mentioned . Think of it as reinforcement . gd |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:05:41 PM EDT
[#33]
We need to reduce the upper ranks completely.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:06:54 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: "Dog tired, boss." Nice!
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:09:20 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: He was my former Division commander. Seemed like a good dude at the time. We shall see. Any insights? |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:11:00 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Mess hall budget increase approved FAWK!  Another one!
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:15:29 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A CAB, one OSR and no KDSM? Lots of awards but not a whole lot of "Service" on that rack: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Austin_2013_2.jpg Looks like he was the "New Dawn" of ISIS so pepper your angus: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Flickr_-_DVIDSHUB_-_Day_of_Commitment_Ceremony_%28Image_14_of_19%29.jpg/1280px-Flickr_-_DVIDSHUB_-_Day_of_Commitment_Ceremony_%28Image_14_of_19%29.jpg My first thoughts as well |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:23:10 PM EDT
[#38]
All the dog & pony show over intentional diversity is disgusting. Hire the best person for the fucking job, if they happen to be a woman or a minority as well then great. I have no opinion on this one specifically, so I’ll defer to others here who know better
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:24:33 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.revolver.news/2021/01/not-your-grandfathers-patriotic-military/ WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Retired Army General Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday that he would work to rid “racists and extremists” from the ranks of the U.S. military, mend alliances and focus strategically on China if confirmed as President-elect Joe Biden’s defense secretary. Austin would become America’s first Black defense secretary and has declared his intention to improve diversity within the U.S. military, which is diverse in the lower ranks but largely white and male at the top. “If confirmed, I will fight hard to stamp out sexual assault, to rid our ranks of racists and extremists, and to create a climate where everyone fit and willing has the opportunity to serve this country with dignity,” Austin, 67, said at his confirmation hearing. “The job of the Department of Defense is to keep America safe from our enemies. But we can’t do that if some of those enemies lie within our own ranks,” Austin told the Senate Armed Services Committee. [Reuters] So he's just a huge race card 
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:25:25 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I want to read his citation for that Silver Star... He was a General at that time....hmmmn. @Harv24 Silver Star AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Global War on Terror Service: Army GENERAL ORDERS: CITATION: (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Lloyd James Austin, III, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as Assistant Division Commander for Maneuver, 3d Infantry Division, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM during the Battle for Baghdad, Iraq, in April 2003. Brigadier General Austin's heroic leadership and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:35:24 PM EDT
[#41]
Biden was given a selection of candidates to look through, saw this guy and said, "that big old boy reminds of cornpop I'll take him"
The general might be better than any of Trumps picks for all we know. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:40:06 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @Harv24 Silver Star AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Global War on Terror Service: Army GENERAL ORDERS: CITATION: (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Lloyd James Austin, III, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as Assistant Division Commander for Maneuver, 3d Infantry Division, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM during the Battle for Baghdad, Iraq, in April 2003. Brigadier General Austin's heroic leadership and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I want to read his citation for that Silver Star... He was a General at that time....hmmmn. @Harv24 Silver Star AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Global War on Terror Service: Army GENERAL ORDERS: CITATION: (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Lloyd James Austin, III, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as Assistant Division Commander for Maneuver, 3d Infantry Division, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM during the Battle for Baghdad, Iraq, in April 2003. Brigadier General Austin's heroic leadership and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army. So WTF did he actually do to be awarded the third highest medal for bravery? |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:41:14 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So WTF did he actually do to be awarded the third highest medal for bravery? crushed a mother fuckers skull with one hand |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:44:16 PM EDT
[#44]
More proof zero is pulling the puppet strings.
That's why zero didn't leave DC, the radio signal from the house to pedo Joe's earpiece needed a short distance. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:53:03 PM EDT
[#45]
I can already hear the war drums pounding.....
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:59:23 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I want to read his citation for that Silver Star... He was a General at that time....hmmmn. Ask John Kerry it was seared into his consciousness and therefore indelible in his hypocampuses. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 6:23:58 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: crushed a mother fuckers skull with one hand More like crushed some Monster Energy cans while talking on the radio from the Division CP. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 6:26:02 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Was he the dude saying that he was going to focus on getting rid of the Domestic terrorist within the military ranks? Thought I read something about him the past couple of days, maybe not. Maybe purge spec-ops of “white supremacists” like Merkel did the GSG? |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 6:27:44 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I cant wait for the hot mic of a paniced and confused biden screaming, "are we being robbed!?!" 
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Posted: 1/22/2021 6:29:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: General Big McHugelarge
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