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2. Ok, but let's not gloss over the point. It's an openly racist ass fu_k move.

Reply to artemisia1 (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 07:31 AM

Apr 2025

and until it's confirmed, they had to pull a white Lt. Gen. out of retirement. What, they don't have any more active duty four-stars.

The open racism is so disgusting. Put on some pointy-headed white KKK robes already, trump/hegseth.

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So the new Joint Chief of Staff, a 3-star general, has to salute his predecessor.... [View all] brush Apr 2025 OP

No. The appointment, when confirmed, brings automatic elevation to four star rank. /nt artemisia1 Apr 2025 #1

Ok, but let's not gloss over the point. It's an openly racist ass fu_k move. brush Apr 2025 #2

Oh, I agree. There are plenty of more deserving currently serving four stars. But are they amoral sycophants? /nt artemisia1 Apr 2025 #3