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Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« on: January 13, 2017, 01:03:28 am »
Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
Fox News, Jan 11, 2017, Brooke Singman   
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The Pentagon could be poised for a rapid about-face under the Trump administration, with the Obama administration’s push for social reform surrendering to what could be an old-school emphasis on combat readiness and the spirit of the United States military, experts told FoxNews.com.

Under President Obama, the military sought to integrate transgender persons into the ranks, allow women into special operations forces and purge the nomenclature of gender-specific words, adopting what some critics say was a “politically correct” liberal agenda. That’s a contrast to the traditional U.S. military approach.

In addition, some Navy ships have been named for civil rights activists.  And while the Obama administration has taken an inclusive approach on some issues, it has also worked to minimize expressions of Christianity in the ranks. For example, several officers have been disciplined for displaying Bibles or gospel verses in their quarters.

Veterans and military experts told FoxNews.com that, while some of Obama’s civil rights advancements may be locked in, neither Trump nor his choice for secretary of defense, Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis, are likely to make social experimentation a priority.

“Here in [the Pentagon], we don’t say merry Christmas, and I think we have been misguided when it comes to our history and who we are as a nation, and political correctness is indicative of that,” Department of Defense contractor and retired Army Col. Robert Maginnis told FoxNews.com.

“It has struck this building in a big way and we need to get away from that. Our focus is defending this country, and we should not spend so much time on social engineering.”

Mattis, who on Thursday goes before the Senate Armed Services Committee as part of his confirmation process, will likely “bring the warrior ethos back to the Pentagon,” Maginnis said.


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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2017, 01:05:08 am »
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Our focus is defending this country, and we should not spend so much time on social engineering.”







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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2017, 01:06:41 am »
No problem seen.   Lot's of social experiments have been tried by liberals that have blown up in their faces.  They should be used to it by now.
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2017, 01:10:41 am »
Quote from: Wingnut on January 13, 2017, 01:06:41 am
No problem seen.   Lot's of social experiments have been tried by liberals that have blown up in their faces.  They should be used to it by now.

I don't see a problem, either.  I think it's about damn time our military got back to being a force of warriors.   :patriot:
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2017, 01:15:59 am »
This would come as a very welcome surprise.

Wipe out Obama's legacy - rip it out by the roots wherever you find it.
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2017, 01:25:14 am »
   When asked by Sen Gillibrand about gay marriage and lgbt he said he didn't care who you sleep with.  That shut her down.
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2017, 01:25:29 am »
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2017, 01:29:00 am »
Quote from: corbe on January 13, 2017, 01:25:14 am
   When asked by Sen Gillibrand about gay marriage and lgbt he said he didn't care who "She" sleep with.  That shut her down.

Fixed it for you! 
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2017, 01:42:19 am »
Quote from: DCPatriot on January 13, 2017, 01:25:29 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlcuPNv8Od8

Warning:   Language

An epic performance wasted on a really goofy movie.
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2017, 02:15:49 am »
Quote from: skeeter on January 13, 2017, 01:42:19 am
An epic performance wasted on a really goofy movie.

I disagree, @skeeter

it was actually two movies.   The 2nd one began, with "....I love you long time!"   

Boys becoming men.  Albeit, damaged men.   
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2017, 02:22:20 am »
Quote from: DCPatriot on January 13, 2017, 02:15:49 am
I disagree, @skeeter

it was actually two movies.   The 2nd one began, with "....I love you long time!"   

Boys becoming men.  Albeit, damaged men.   

The first half was dominated by Ermey and he was fantastic. Didn't appreciate the old vietnam US soldier stereotypes in the second half. Never really could figure out where the movie was going.
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2017, 05:57:59 am »
Quote from: skeeter on January 13, 2017, 02:22:20 am
The first half was dominated by Ermey and he was fantastic. Didn't appreciate the old vietnam US soldier stereotypes in the second half. Never really could figure out where the movie was going.

I've met Gunny Ermey before...he was playing himself in that movie.
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2017, 07:12:19 am »
If Trump does this, I'll give him credit for it. It will be very welcome.
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Re: Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2017, 07:31:23 am »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on January 13, 2017, 01:03:28 am
Trump Pentagon likely to abandon social experiments for core mission under Mattis, say experts
Fox News, Jan 11, 2017, Brooke Singman   
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The Pentagon could be poised for a rapid about-face under the Trump administration, with the Obama administration’s push for social reform surrendering to what could be an old-school emphasis on combat readiness and the spirit of the United States military, experts told FoxNews.com.

Under President Obama, the military sought to integrate transgender persons into the ranks, allow women into special operations forces and purge the nomenclature of gender-specific words, adopting what some critics say was a “politically correct” liberal agenda. That’s a contrast to the traditional U.S. military approach.

GREAT news! Who knows how many lives will be saved by this?


 
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... And while the Obama administration has taken an inclusive approach on some issues, it has also worked to minimize expressions of Christianity in the ranks. For example, several officers have been disciplined for displaying Bibles or gospel verses in their quarters.

Say WHAT? How the HELL did they get away with that? None of those PC retards ever heard the expression "Freedom of Religion"?

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Veterans and military experts told FoxNews.com that, while some of Obama’s civil rights advancements may be locked in, neither Trump nor his choice for secretary of defense, Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis, are likely to make social experimentation a priority.

They are just being PC to not alarm the leftist loons in advance. There is no such critter as "locked in" if the president wants to change military policy as long as nothing he suggests is Un-Constituitonal.


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“Here in [the Pentagon], we don’t say merry Christmas, and I think we have been misguided when it comes to our history and who we are as a nation, and political correctness is indicative of that,” Department of Defense contractor and retired Army Col. Robert Maginnis told FoxNews.com.

Yeah,the last thing we want to do is offend the enemy that is trying to destroy our culture,right?

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“It has struck this building in a big way and we need to get away from that. Our focus is defending this country, and we should not spend so much time on social engineering.”

The military shouldn't spend ANY time on social engineering.



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