Hegseth Under Fire for Purging Service Members Over Kirk Criticism
Hegseth’s purge of service members cheering Kirk killing comes under heavy scrutiny, or at least, that’s what the narrative seems to be focusing on. It’s hard to ignore the underlying currents, though, and what it might reveal about the current state of things. It seems like the primary concern is the potential politicization of the military, turning it into an extension of a specific political ideology rather than a force dedicated to defending the country as a whole. The emphasis seems to be less on genuine mourning or outrage, and more on the perceived hypocrisy, considering the selective application of rules and the historical context of soldiers celebrating the deaths of perceived enemies.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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