For all the reasons you list, "the meeting" is scary as hell. And for all the *other* reasons you list, I think the military apparatus will uphold the Constitution and defend our democracy. I can't believe even Hegseth would be so stupid as to fire all the generals...but he may decimate their ranks. We need to have confidence that those who remain will do what our military has always done to protect the country. Some crazy things may result from the meeting--especially if foreign bad actors attempt to take advantage of all the generals being in one place together--but we have to hope that no dire consequences will result from it.
Thank you so much for your comment, Evelyn. I so appreciate reading what you write. Your perspective is always complex and nuanced, and so well said. I'm anxious to see how this week unfolds, but also I could do without all of this actually happening - whatever it turns into.
After the release of the horrible AI-generated tape following yesterday’s meeting about the possible (now virtually assured) government shutdown, and with trump’s announcement that he’s attending (taking over?) Hegseth’s meeting with the generals, all of the stakes have become even higher. Rough waters ahead. Stay strong!
Thank you Vanessa. My father, whose company worked for many years doing science for the Navy, has been following this. I was occupied with daily challenges most of the week, but am starting to zone in on this. Great post. Hope you are well and I look forward to more from you.
Paul, thank you so much for all of this. I appreciate the feedback and support, and also your perspective about your family. I bet this is tough to watch for any former military people no matter what they were doing. Take care. - V
For all the reasons you list, "the meeting" is scary as hell. And for all the *other* reasons you list, I think the military apparatus will uphold the Constitution and defend our democracy. I can't believe even Hegseth would be so stupid as to fire all the generals...but he may decimate their ranks. We need to have confidence that those who remain will do what our military has always done to protect the country. Some crazy things may result from the meeting--especially if foreign bad actors attempt to take advantage of all the generals being in one place together--but we have to hope that no dire consequences will result from it.
Thank you so much for your comment, Evelyn. I so appreciate reading what you write. Your perspective is always complex and nuanced, and so well said. I'm anxious to see how this week unfolds, but also I could do without all of this actually happening - whatever it turns into.
After the release of the horrible AI-generated tape following yesterday’s meeting about the possible (now virtually assured) government shutdown, and with trump’s announcement that he’s attending (taking over?) Hegseth’s meeting with the generals, all of the stakes have become even higher. Rough waters ahead. Stay strong!
You too! Yeah the news I've been seeing about this military meeting alone is absolutely spectacular. Take care -
Thank you Vanessa. My father, whose company worked for many years doing science for the Navy, has been following this. I was occupied with daily challenges most of the week, but am starting to zone in on this. Great post. Hope you are well and I look forward to more from you.
Paul, thank you so much for all of this. I appreciate the feedback and support, and also your perspective about your family. I bet this is tough to watch for any former military people no matter what they were doing. Take care. - V