DOD Chief Lloyd Austin Asks Troops to Share Experiences of Extremists, Extremist Ideology

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DOD Chief Lloyd Austin Asks Troops to Share Experiences of Extremists, Extremist Ideology

Kristina Wong 23 Feb 2021

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a video message Friday asking members of the military to tell commanders of any personal experiences with extremists or extremist ideology.

Austin began by praising members of the military.

“There’s not a single doubt in my mind that you take seriously your oath to the Constitution. And that you serve this country with honor and dignity, and character. And that you believe in and uphold our core values each and everyday,” he said.

He then acknowledged the sacrifices military members and their families make, and said his 60-day stand down to address extremism in the military may seem like another “burden.”

“But the truth of the matter is, we need your help. I’m talking of course about extremism and extremist ideology. Views and conduct that run counter to everything that we believe in. And which can actually tear at the fabric of who we are as an institution,” he said.

He said extremist ideology can spread faster and wider thanks to social media and “aggressive and organized and emboldened attitude that many of these hate groups and their sympathizers are now applying to their recruitment and their operations.”

Austin asked members of the military to revisit the oath they took when they joined the military, consider “what they really mean,” and “think about the promise” they made.

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Reality Check:
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin required troops to rat out fellow soldiers for inappropriate thought.
Tell stories that happened or just make something up to sabotage someone you don't like.

"Extremism" is totally subjective.
Voting for Trump is 'extremism' to many people.
Being a Christian is considered 'extreme' by many on the Left.
Criticizing Biden or Kamala is considered 'extreme' by the Left.

And of course, no Antifa, BLM, or Radical Fundamentalist Muslim groups are considered 'extreme' by the Left.
This is just another way to weed out Patriots and Trump supporters, and to instill a culture of telling on your neighbor if they say something which is not approved by the current Communist leaders.

Very similar to telling children to turn in their parents if they own weapons or support Trump (which the Left has definitely done).

[RetBobbyMI]

As expected, the retired General Lloyd Austin has become the political puppet of the left for DoD.

[Fishrrman]

"DOD Chief Lloyd Austin Asks Troops to Share Experiences of Extremists, Extremist Ideology"

How long before the "political officers" start showing up, to "follow up" on such "shared experiences", or do the investigating and spying themselves...?

[GtHawk]

"DOD Chief Lloyd Austin Asks Troops to Share Experiences of Extremists, Extremist Ideology"

How long before the "political officers" start showing up, to "follow up" on such "shared experiences", or do the investigating and spying themselves...?

Nothing like trying to sow distrust in the ranks, eh? I think there is more concern about when the secret political officers start entering the ranks to collect information whether it exists or not, as you say.

[rangerrebew]

I'd be willing to bet the process has already started.

[Doug Loss]

'Austin asked members of the military to revisit the oath they took when they joined the military, consider “what they really mean,” and “think about the promise” they made.'

I think Austin doesn't realize just what he's asking.  If the troops actually do this it won't result in a great increase in leftist order-followers, but it might result in an increase of Oath Keepers.

[Fishrrman]

How long before one of the criteria upon which promotions are based becomes "a willingness to recognize and identify anti-socialist behaviour" in fellow soldiers...?

[skeeter]

This amounts to nothing less than the politicization of the military.

A whole new ballgame now, dangerous ground. This ain't the America I grew up in.

[rangerrebew]

The EMs should get together and only turn in officers to see what Austin has to say about that.  Turnabout is fair play, or so they say.