Sir, you are a beacon, illuminating the pillars which our military should and has stood for. This current abuse of our troops, ordering them into our cities and intimidating residents is a disgrace. It only serves to erode their collective integrity and the community's trust. This is not how healthy democracy functions.
Thank you for the clarification of duties. This is important for us to know and understand. It is clear to everyone but MAGA that destroying trust between the people and the military is harmful in and of itself. What is happening in this country now is pure Gestapo. In my heart of hearts I am hoping the military is not taken in by its “commander in chief” who is a maniac. I am hoping those generals were as disgusted as I was by Hegsbeth’s pep talk. I am depending on you and want to thank you for your many years of dedicated service.
There are plenty of retired Generals/Admirals who will come out against Trump's fascism, but what we really need is active duty flag officers to take a stand, and that is not happening!
Well said, General Manner. And you didn't even mention the 1970 Kent State shooting, when National Guard soldiers shot and killed four unarmed college students and wounded five more at a protest against the Vietnam war.
Thank you for your post. This morning I saw several videos describing the first National Guard arrest of a citizen in DC. Apparently, it was a mistake, but the man was held against his will (mistaken identity?). The point is, it's the first case of the Guard arresting a citizen.
The people whom Home of the Brave spotlights to tell their stories, like Maj. Gen. Randy Manner, are so experienced and educated--two things that stand in the way of Trump’s agenda. Why don’t the other high-profile Substack platforms put them on their podcasts?
Thanks for speaking out. Though I do remember that a member of unit deployed to SFO to provide security theater after 9/11 managed to shoot himself in the butt ... Ah, the life of a soldier.
Sir, you are a beacon, illuminating the pillars which our military should and has stood for. This current abuse of our troops, ordering them into our cities and intimidating residents is a disgrace. It only serves to erode their collective integrity and the community's trust. This is not how healthy democracy functions.
Well said. I totally agree. The US Military is NOT law enforcement, it's meant to defend our country from external threats.
Thank you for speaking out Major Gen. Manner.
You can speak for me, Sir.Thank you.
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Thank you for the clarification of duties. This is important for us to know and understand. It is clear to everyone but MAGA that destroying trust between the people and the military is harmful in and of itself. What is happening in this country now is pure Gestapo. In my heart of hearts I am hoping the military is not taken in by its “commander in chief” who is a maniac. I am hoping those generals were as disgusted as I was by Hegsbeth’s pep talk. I am depending on you and want to thank you for your many years of dedicated service.
Thank you!! As a former Guard member, I would be appalled at what units are being used for. Let’s get our Democracy back!
There are plenty of retired Generals/Admirals who will come out against Trump's fascism, but what we really need is active duty flag officers to take a stand, and that is not happening!
Well said, General Manner. And you didn't even mention the 1970 Kent State shooting, when National Guard soldiers shot and killed four unarmed college students and wounded five more at a protest against the Vietnam war.
Special thanks to you and your family for your service and continued dedication to our country. Please help us. How can we stop this madness?
Thank you for your post. This morning I saw several videos describing the first National Guard arrest of a citizen in DC. Apparently, it was a mistake, but the man was held against his will (mistaken identity?). The point is, it's the first case of the Guard arresting a citizen.
The people whom Home of the Brave spotlights to tell their stories, like Maj. Gen. Randy Manner, are so experienced and educated--two things that stand in the way of Trump’s agenda. Why don’t the other high-profile Substack platforms put them on their podcasts?
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!
And thank you for your service!!
I love it when people of character and honor stand up to be counted.
"And the men who hold high places
Must be the ones who start
To mould a new reality
Closer to the Heart."
NP
Same goes for women!
Wrong and unamerican-- and so destructive. Yes, Sir. Absolutely. Thank you for your experience, and willingness to tell the truth in public.
Helpful, thank you General Manner!
Thanks for speaking out. Though I do remember that a member of unit deployed to SFO to provide security theater after 9/11 managed to shoot himself in the butt ... Ah, the life of a soldier.