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America’s Top General Surrenders to His Woke Confessors

Posted on Friday, August 6, 2021
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At the end of presidential administrations, it is not uncommon for former officials to comment on and in some cases criticize the actions of outgoing presidents to journalists, authors, and other opportunists looking to cash in on previously unknown information. Typically, however, members of the U.S. military refrain from open rebukes of former Commanders-in-Chief. But since President Trump left office – and in some cases even before – Army General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has broken with that precedent. As Milley has undergone a transformation from loyal advisor to full-throated purveyor of progressive politics, several of his comments have left observers concerned that a mysterious figure or figures may have undue influence over the country’s top general.

In recent weeks, Milley has emerged as a major subject in the latest wave of “tell-all” books purporting to give the inside scoop on the final days of the Trump administration. According to one of these books, the General was apparently actively preparing for the possibility that Trump would refuse to leave office and attempt a coup d’état if he lost the election. While Milley admits that he had no proof of any kind that even remotely suggested the former President was planning such a move, the fact that he was planning for such a contingency has raised concerns.

Ironically, Milley first drew controversy for his support of President Trump rather than his criticism of him. On June 1, 2020, Milley stood by the President’s side as Trump visited nearby St. John’s Church, which had recently been torched by vandals. The square had recently been cleared by law enforcement—an action that the Department of Interior Inspector General recently reported had been planned long before the President’s impromptu walk, was fully justified by the circumstances, and did not involve tear gas, despite the relentless false narrative to the contrary.

The most senior member of the American military, standing by the side of his direct superior whom he is sworn to protect, after rioters vandalized and set multiple fires in the nation’s capital, would normally be an understandable action. However, as was the case any time someone stood by President Trump, the media attacked the General. They accused him, as well as Trump, of turning the military loose on the American people – despite the fact that later investigations discredited this fake storyline.

But, rather than affirm that he had acted appropriately, the General almost immediately changed his tune and sought to appease the media and the left. He distanced himself from the event, claiming it caught him by surprise, even saying that he had considered resigning over the incident. Less than two weeks after the controversy began, General Milley apologized for, quite literally, standing by the President’s side, stating

“I should not have been there. My presence in that moment and in that environment created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics…As a commissioned uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I’ve learned from, and I sincerely hope we all can learn from it.”

However, later statements revealed that these acts of contrition may not have arisen from Milley’s own allegedly beleaguered conscience. A spokesperson for Milley explicitly noted that Milley met with “several of his longstanding mentors to discuss his situation.” Who they were and what specifically they discussed, he refused to say.

Despite the fact that Americans have no idea who these shadowy “mentor” figures were, these conversations appear to have had a profound effect on Milley’s priorities as Chairman. Specifically, Milley thereafter seemed to develop a preoccupation with liberal social policies. For example, shortly following the visit to St. John’s Church, he gave the keynote speech to the National Defense University in which the majority of his comments were focused on issues of diversity and inclusion, saying “our military has a mixed record on equality.”

Now, Milley also appears to have bought into the left’s agenda on Critical Race Theory (CRT), including encouraging cadets to read CRT texts that, among other things, teach that America, the very country they are risking their lives to serve, is an inherently racist and evil nation. When asked by Congressional legislators about the spread of Critical Race Theory in the military, Milley replied:

“I want to understand white rage, and I’m white, and I want to understand it…So what is it that caused thousands of people to assault this building and try to overturn the Constitution of the United States of America? What caused that? I want to find that out.”

Milley’s newfound focus on understanding “white rage” and promoting concepts like “equity” rather than strengthening the country’s defense posture has undoubtedly won him favor with the new administration. In President Biden’s first speech to Department of Defense Personnel, outlining his priorities for our military, he stated:

“There is no aspect of our agenda of the 21st century leadership where the women and men of the Defense Department do not have a role — whether it’s helping curb the pandemic here at home and around the world; or addressing the real threats of climate change that already is costing us billions in impacts on our bases, on our national security; or being part of an ongoing fight for racial justice.”

While Biden also noted that he was prioritizing an end to ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as focusing on curbing the threat China poses to the free world, it’s unclear how forcing members of the military to digest radical ideologies like CRT would help achieve those goals. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has made similar comments to Biden’s. While many point to this focus on race as a sign that our military is being overtaken by woke culture, it’s possible the answer is far simpler.

President Biden has made it clear that all American military personnel will be out of Afghanistan by September 11. As the withdraw continues, a majority of experts agree that the collapse of the Afghan government is all but certain. Neither Biden, nor Austin, nor Milley have any answer as to what this means for the future of our military or the damage it will do to America’s international reputation. It’s possible that this aggressive focus on race may simply be a deflection. A smokescreen by which our military may hide the extent of yet another costly strategic blunder. As for who or what General Milley’s shadow mentors think of this embarrassing international humiliation, it remains unclear.

For now, Milley seems insistent that the future of our nation’s military revolves around diversity and equity as opposed to defending the country and protecting our allies. While Americans may never know who Milley’s woke confessors are, it is evident that they have an unsettling amount of influence over the priorities of a man entrusted to keep our country safe, and who has done more to politicize the military than anyone in living memory.

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Mike
Mike
2 years ago

I served in the military and retired after 28+ years, milley has revealed very openly that he has become politically driven and is cowtowing to the powers that be…our military and our nation will suffer for this spineless leader!

JohnH
JohnH
2 years ago

I also think that General Mad Dog Mattis was a great American, & he left the Trump WH for some reason.

Moonpup
Moonpup
2 years ago

During my military service, I was with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) for three years. There I learned that there are Military Officers and Political Officers. My boss, four-star General A. J. Goodpaster, who was a Military General, was replaced by Alexander Haig, who was a political General. After Obama removed many military flag and general officers, it sounds as if all that’s left are political sycophants, of which Mark Milley certainly appears to be one.

CJDS
CJDS
2 years ago

He’s been removed by the real Commander in Chief! The military units have been cleaned up by their REAL Commander and they will move on to serve the people of the US…..
Watch what happens this week!

Dave
Dave
2 years ago

This clown is a sell out to the uniform and to the country you have to be stripped of his medals exposed for the coward that he is he would not make a good pimple on a real generals butt!

Clark Kent
Clark Kent
2 years ago

P is for the punk in uniform. H is for the hate he has for the USA. O is for the oceans of bilge he spews. N is for the suddenly woke never Trumper. Y is for the young soldiers he corrupts. Put them all together to spell PHONY.

E Bluff
E Bluff
2 years ago

It is very sad – our military is NOT a breeding ground for destructive social experiment. Lately I have seen such breaking down of the purpose of the military from several Flag Officers (Generals and Admirals), shouldering more and more ‘required’ “extra-curriculars” on the Troops. These only serve to break down unit cohesion and taking us off direction from protecting our nation. Sad … Pray for this government and our nation. John 3, v. 16

aluminum head
aluminum head
2 years ago

Lilly Milly is a disgusting turncoat.

Pete from St Pete
Pete from St Pete
2 years ago

The US military has been taken over by woke generals carefully selected for promotion by the Obama administration. I don’t know how we can undo this evil without losing a lot of good people.

Karen
Karen
2 years ago

Trump once had the military’s devotion because he did a lot for them. Now the little snot nosed are being taken in by the Dems agenda. The Generals should stay out of politics or get the heck out.
Jen should get out too. What a lunatic.

Dick B.
Dick B.
2 years ago

My thoughts about that play dough brained, spine challenged half-man are too obscene to print

fred
fred
2 years ago

Taliban Jen needs to apologize after her snotty remarks about Veterans and the callous remarks about not celebrating our troops returning from Afghanistan. perhaps Jen should put down her mirror and put on a uniform and do something for our country instead of being a political parasite.

Jen Psaki July 8 2021 “But we’re not going to have a ‘mission accomplished’ moment in this regard,” she said. “It’s a 20-year war that has not been won militarily. We are proud of the men and women who have served. Incredibly grateful.” “We’re not having a moment of celebration,” she said. “We’re having a moment where we feel it’s in our national security interest to bring our men and women serving home.”

Who in their right mind would enlist in the US military when the commander in chef feels like this about his troops.
Stand up for your Veterans

flitec
flitec
2 years ago

Unfortunately when our military leaders make it to the pentagon they give up all respect for themselves and relent to the “big picture” when they make mistakes they lie to us and try to cover it up. they become political and self serving. I know how it works because I’m retired military and I’ve seen good people go down the political abyss. We are supposed to have one mission and that’s to protect the people of America.

BAE
BAE
2 years ago

Milley what a disgusting wimp. He’ll say anything to keep his pay check and power. Creep…

Miranda DeGroot
Miranda DeGroot
2 years ago

Money talks. After all, the Dems have the billionaires like Soros, Bill Gates, Besos, and others that have influences and money to buy AGs, lawyers, politicians, FBI agents, Ambassadors, Scientists, etc, etc. In their effort to destroy America; everything goes. It is very sad.

Dave R
Dave R
2 years ago

Anyone who thinks the top military positions aren’t political is fooling themselves. This guy wants to keep his job, so he will do and say whatever it takes to save his job just like he has since making O-5.

He obviously survived the Obama purges of conservative military leaders, so this should be no surprise. What is surprising, is how close DJT allowed him to get.

Jeanette
Jeanette
2 years ago

I’m saddened that some can be bought to become Benedict Arnold’s so easily. The communists have been trying to convert the USA for many years. We cannot let them.

Sue Diederich
Sue Diederich
2 years ago

Mark Milley is either one heck of an excellent actor – or he needs to be immediately sent to tribunal and removed from both his command and his retirement plan. We can talk prison after that.

I will not dignify him with his title (anything over 2 stars is political anyway) until he proves he is worthy of it.

Linda Michaels
Linda Michaels
2 years ago

The deep state (left communists) got to Milley. He flipped under their threats and bribes, as many have before him. Milley has been removed by the White Hats in the military. He’s now a traitor!

Peter
Peter
2 years ago

I was an officer in the 24th Infantry Division in Germany in the early ’60’s when Edwin A Walker was the Commanding General. He introduced the entire division to the “Pro Blue” program which was to be opposite of “Anti-Red” sentiment. This was a political program thrust upon active military much like Milley is trying to do with CRT. When General Walker was replaced “Pro Blue” died. Milley should be replaced for the same reason but since he is in the back pocket of the Biden/Harris/Obama administration that won’t happen. Politics and the Military don’t mix. Lets worry about the CCP which is our real enemy not “white supremacists’!”

TheUglyTruth
TheUglyTruth
2 years ago

Was just thinking, what do you suppose a real warrior like Patton would have said to Milley, right before he slapped him.

Rich
Rich
2 years ago

Just goes to show how much power is in politics.

Ted Shively
Ted Shively
2 years ago

As a retired vet of 37 years of service, in my eye’s Milley has lost all honour and respect that comes with serving his country. His behavior is totally unexceptable bordering on treason and complete betrayal to his contry and to the men and women of the millitary.

TheUglyTruth
TheUglyTruth
2 years ago

As an old war veteran myself, I am insulted and disheartened at what these people have done to our military. The Chinese are just chuckling to themselves and patiently waiting for the right moment..

edgar fletcher
edgar fletcher
2 years ago

This man has brought shame to the country he serves and to all members, active and veterans. SHAME.

GKP
GKP
2 years ago

Private Milley is a slime bag and should e thrown out of our military today// he needs to go spend time with his hero Hussein Obama and kiss his ass every morning and then do his his job as a woke waiter//Every time i see this idiot I have the urge to puke///////

Reality
Reality
2 years ago

Let’s be honest. Obama is running his 3rd term here-all from cheating. That is what muslims are good at. Obama has gotten rid of as many Christian generals in the military and put in muslim ones. We shouldn’t wonder why the military is pushing transgender operations and everything else totally wicked. Obama has done everything in his power to destroy America!!! This is what you call a good muslim. Muslims are here to steal everything you have!!! Steal your wife and daughters, kill all the men, and steal every last penny you have!!! This is reality!!! These aren’t just the radicals, this is most of the muslims!!! Wake up, America!!!

BAE
BAE
2 years ago

WOKE military retire. Go home. Is there no end to USEFUL IDIOTS?

DonMueller
DonMueller
2 years ago

This guy needs to be thanked for his service and retired. Now!!

American Believer
American Believer
2 years ago

He sol his soul. Judgement will be swift and harsh.

Jon
Jon
2 years ago

All of our top military “leaders” should resign. They are not fit for the job. Austin, Milley, Chief of Naval Ops and Army commanding General at Ft Benning should be gone. I served 7 years in the Navy and I wouldn’t follow any of these guys anywhere.

72greenZ28
72greenZ28
2 years ago

My father, and both of his brothers were all West Point grads. My grandfather went to Annapolis. I am sure are all turning in their graves. My father lost all of his West Point roommates ( including my godfather) in Vietnam. My uncle died from complications from injuries suffered in Vietnam. These idiot “political” generals have destroyed the military, and the honor and sacrifice my family and so many others have made. Sad thing is, who would want to join any of the services to be “lead” by idiots like Miley.
I wonder if Colin Powell was one of his mentors??

David Delia
David Delia
2 years ago

These commies are putting people in the position of losing their lively hood and status, Milley doesn’t want to lose his pension so he’s forced to kiss up to these commies and everyone else put in this position. The commie’s are gaining power and people must be strong not to sacrifice their ordeals to these enemies of this country.

TomB
TomB
2 years ago
  • Milley fit this definition of Woke …
  • Woke – An individual’s willingness to surrender their values, principals, character, and beliefs, so as to conform to the latest, fashionable, trend.
  • A weak, impressionable, person.
John D. Beach
John D. Beach
2 years ago

Tragically, we are led by corrupt, politically motivated idiots. The diversity of the nation impedes its common defense. Democrats would leave us totally defenseless. In terms of domestic and foreign policies, the past 61 years have been the worst in American history.

papayec
papayec
2 years ago

Laughable that the author states Biden “made clear” anything at all. Biden doesn’t know what he does from one minute to the next. He apes whatever his communist handlers tell him to ape.

JJ Johnson-Smith
JJ Johnson-Smith
2 years ago

This is a VERY dangerous man! An American General with no testicles is liable to fold to ANYTHING and ANYONE, just to retain his position. This is an issue that requires some serious investigation.

Retired LtCol
Retired LtCol
2 years ago

As a loyal American and a retired military officer (who reported directly to several exceptional general officers) I am very concerned over the very poor quality of both the civilian and military leadership of the present administration.

I fear that our nation is in deep trouble!

If you care about your kids and grandkids, you will become politically active!

David
David
2 years ago

It’s simple he is in some way comprised, that’s how the Obama administration worked and it’s being carried on in his third term. The few dems who are not to the far left are being kept in check the same way. Comprised, coerced, and extorted just like the mafia. That’s the democratic way.

Wanda
Wanda
2 years ago

The entire government including much of the top brass of the military ALL need to be removed and replaced …. our forefathers told us we can replace an usurping government…in fact they said it was our duty to do so. I am watching to see how long We The People put up with this crap.

Robert Speights
Robert Speights
2 years ago

Miller, I disdain to call him General, should be a private for breaking the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He maligns President Trump and turns his back on the constitution of the USA.

Dandy
Dandy
2 years ago

They should strip him of rank and hang him for treason. These Generals are becoming disgusting. They are showing their real colors. Traitors!.

Lou Drinka
Lou Drinka
2 years ago

Treason!!!!!

edward
edward
2 years ago

Lenin’s “useful idiots” can come from all walks of life, all stations in life.
This idiot is more concerned with preserving his own worthless career than doing what he swore an oath to do. This same thing has been going on for years in government as well as corporate “management”. It is just getting more blatant as the marxists get closer to their goal of total dominance.

HocasPocas
HocasPocas
2 years ago

What is going on in dc at this time in history is so wacky that you wouldn’t be able to to sell it, it’s unbelievable.

Lucas
Lucas
2 years ago

Things that are causing REAL actual white rage eg. General Cuck Milley ,Joe the Joke, Dizzy Nancy, etc.

Ed J
Ed J
2 years ago

I am a former military officer. When I was commissioned, I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic. My oath has no expiration date. I expect General Milley took that same oath when he was commissioned. Unfortunately, he has either knowingly or unwittingly violated that oath since he is now actively supporting our domestic enemies rather than supporting the Constitution against them. Of course, we are referring to all the broad spectrum of Libtards infesting our nation and who are spewing their anti-American rhetoric and dystopian ideas upon us. This contagion includes socialists, communists, all the woke folks, anarchists, BLM, Antifa, the majority of the lamestream media, and all the remaining Demsheviks inclusively (especially the ones in Congress), to name but a few. That someone in his position fails to realize this failure is the real tragedy. It does not bode well for our military, or for America.

Willie
Willie
2 years ago

What do you call a person that weakens a group of people by demoralizing them so they are no longer capable to stand as ONE in battle to save the country they serve.? Results: there will be less men and women enlisting. Communist & Socialists are thrilled . I can hear their shouts of joy and laughter { and I am legally deaf } of American fools as our country as we knew it slips away just as they said, ” with out firing a shot we{Russians} will take their country “.

Hal
Hal
2 years ago

Milly is just one of those high ranking Generals who internally thinks he is just prepping for his role as GOD President! And the news media eats this kind of nuttiness up like a frog nails a flying insect a by sticking it out!

Robert M Newbert
Robert M Newbert
2 years ago

General Milley is a progressive Democrat. Generals need to lead, not divide. CRT divides this nation. General Milley is a politician first, General second.
He should resign.

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