In his book, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth describes instructing troops to ignore legal advice regarding the rules of engagement in Iraq, emphasizing a need to destroy threats without restrictions. He also criticized constraints placed on soldiers and expressed admiration for commanders who encouraged aggressive actions. This stance, along with his role in pardoning or supporting soldiers accused of war crimes, has drawn scrutiny, particularly in light of an incident where he allegedly ordered the killing of all survivors in a Caribbean drug boat incident. Experts like David Crane have criticized Hegseth’s views, emphasizing the importance of following the rules of engagement and the negative impact of such actions on military professionalism.
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US commandos killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission, the *New York Times* reports. This is the crux of a story that’s, frankly, pretty disturbing. According to the *Times*, a U.S. Navy SEAL team on a clandestine mission in North Korea encountered a small fishing vessel. The civilians aboard, seemingly harvesting shellfish, were in the wrong place at the wrong time. The American forces opened fire, resulting in the deaths of everyone on the boat. The article, I must add, doesn’t specify the exact number of casualties, which feels like it only adds to the gravity of the situation.
Following this incident, a classified Pentagon review determined the killings were justified under the rules of engagement.… Continue reading
DNC chair: Democrats can’t be ‘the only party that plays by the rules anymore’. The realization that Democrats can’t be the sole party adhering to the rules anymore seems to have finally sunk in. It’s a sentiment echoing throughout the political sphere, reflecting a frustration built up over years. It’s not about breaking laws; it’s about recognizing that the current system often allows for blatant manipulation and exploitation of those rules. The focus now needs to shift toward actively fighting for a fair playing field, even if that means adopting tactics previously shunned.
DNC chair: Democrats can’t be ‘the only party that plays by the rules anymore’.… Continue reading
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