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Prairie Gates

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4. In fascist regimes, the constant and petty backbiting between underlings is one of the key features

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 01:43 PM

Apr 4

The more authoritarian the leader, the more extreme the jockeying among the various section heads. The reason is clear: none of them are qualified for the positions they've been granted, and the fickle Leader can change his mind at any time.

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Hegseth Plots Pentagon Firing to Boost Emotional Support Bro [View all] Jilly_in_VA Apr 4 OP

They'll need to ditch anyone willing to say no. KentuckyWoman Apr 4 #1

We have toddlers running this country. City Lights Apr 4 #2

We at least used to keep politics out of the military,.for crying out loud. Walleye Apr 4 #6

Exactly! These buffons ruin everything! nt City Lights Apr 4 #7

I say show him the door -- at 40,000 feet Blue Owl Apr 4 #3

In fascist regimes, the constant and petty backbiting between underlings is one of the key features Prairie Gates Apr 4 #4

Hegseth Is A Pathetic Coolgoober Apr 4 #5

Can't we just fire him and Trump instead? This has gone on long enough! Initech Apr 4 #8