JUST IN: Sparks Fly During Heated Armed Services Committee Hearing About 'Wokeness' And Recruiting
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- Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) led a House Armed Services Committee hearing entitled "Recruiting Shortfalls and Growing Mistrust: Perceptions of the Us Military."
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Biden administration no way would i send my kid after AFGHANISTAN
You do know Trump was the cause of that don't you? He made the deadlines, removed the troops till it was at a minimum, released 5000 Taliban inmates and left it up to Biden to finish. It was this that caused the Afghan government to flee and left the Americans to fend for themselves to get out. It's why all that equipment was left, and why we couldn't get our allies out. Biden could have sent more troops in, but in the end, that would have put more Americans at risk. Biden had to access the risks and took the only reasonable way out with the least harm. Could it have been done better? Sure, but not under the conditions left by Trump.
If everyone in this administration would resign that would help
Starting with Biden and diversity hire Austin !
Biden is not the problem. Trump and his right wing maga extremists who have used words that have riled up a base to hate judgment fear is what's the problem
Firing the so called leaders who were responsible for the Afghanistan withdrawal disaster
I agree.
Promotion by race and gender and not by merit is enough to decrease numbers.
Big time
And every point the dems make shows they don’t teach history. Ms Escobar said the students wish they would have known about the military sooner. How ridiculous. And the one lady saying she can’t believe it’s the third time they have met. OMG! So don’t address the problem. Not one dem needs to be sitting in the congress.
DAMN STRAIGHT!
But will they still promote rapists and rape apologists?
And our current leadership is weak.
Woke is actually becoming very unpopular, so why continue down that route. Better 5,000 real men and women than 10,000 wokey's. You know what you need to do. Take woke politics out of the picture completely 🫵
Those who spew the word is themselves asleep and indignant
Before I would encourage my kids to join the military, today no way!
Why would you have done it before? Our last just war was ww2.
Sad to say but with this ridiculously dangerous foreign policy and this woke crap no way
@@TheBruce571 That's funny. We've been at war my whole life. I think we've only NOT been at war over 230 years out of America's 240+ years of existence. The US is the gun runner of the world, and war is profit. Where have you been? Guess how many BILLIONS of dollars Cheney and his ilk got via Haliburton after 9/11. You think they care about our son's and daughters? I think not. They only care about their profits. Let them go fight. Let them send their children. I for one, will not. And don't misjudge me, for our family and many others like us have chosen to train for defense right here, behind every blade of grass.
I don't care what side of the aisle they are on, if they have not served in the US Military, they have not the right to be on the Armed Services Committee or any other committee that deals with the US Military!! PERIOD!!!
I was in the Army. If you understand what you are talking about at a coherent level I'm good with whoever is on the ASC. Not slogging it out in the mud shouldn't deny you with speaking on the issue.
None of our elected Congressional people served when there was such a woke existence in our military😂
@@comicbookchris3509yeah but making the decisions for those same military men and women when you've only had an office job, thats dangerous too
@@kyledabearsfan I can split the difference simply by saying that office job workers can still talk about military issues after they consult with military vets and those currently in service. I'm an elected school board member who is always asking questions and getting advice on things I've had no clue on. We finally have armed guards (Sheriff deputies) at our schools. Though I'm a vet with military experience I don't know Sheriff department procedures. Tonight at our board meeting a Sheriff rep will be speaking about what they plan on doing to protect our people. Should I not have a voice because I have no Sheriff experience? I'll be asking a whole lotta questions...
@@comicbookchris3509 I can agree with that! Much respect.
"Declining trust in institutions". Exactly.
Send the illegal immigrants to ukraine they need the help
I'm all for that
Great idea!!
Send the Republican House to Ukraine (On the front line), so they will actually know the peril they put them in.
@rodgens let’s get our money and assets out of a unwinable war. This is wasting lives.
@@scottbrooks5662 85% of Russia's troops have been killed, 85% of Russia's weapons have been destroyed and you think it is not winnable and a waste of our assets? Who do you think is Americas enemies? Putin is rejoicing at Republicans not funding Ukraine as is evident on Russian TV where they literally praised the Republican House members. Ukraine is running out of ammunition and had made advances. We should not nor can not abandon them now! Unless you back communism.
I maybe a small minority, but maybe not...
The Sickness inside our military affected my motivation with my son born Sept 12, 2001.
I'm a Mil Vet. Our extended family is filled with retired and non retired vets. He was Destined to exact revenge for 9-11. He spent years in karate, firearms trained, football, two years ROTC. His junior year he dropped football and ROTC. I didn't fight hard to even get him to go back into the ROTC at least. I haven't considered much of it all since because of the moral Cesspool, racist DEI, drag queen recruiters, "social engineering" playground, gays openly prancing around, ugly dudes in dresses, abortion travel agency, that our Military has become...
All disgustingly sick.
Amen!
I know someone who used to know someone who was tran. And that's fine, I if that's what an individual wants to do, that's fine. What appalled me is when I learned they joined the military because the government is required to pay for all of their surgeries. And learned that many of them were doing this. Again, I don't care what anyone does with their life. Just pay for it yourself. And stop infecting the military with this. It's outrageous.
I am dismayed with the current scene in our Military. I grew and matured in my Navy tour, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I cringe when I hear what is going on with the Woke culture, pronouns, etc. These people should just shutup and give way to normal people to accede and sail on as before without acknowledging those that dont fit.
I totally Agree with You! Thank You & Your Family for your service!
I’m sorry I just separated last month. Spent my last two years on the trail and I can 100% say that the army is completely controlled by politics, politicians, media, and yes wokeness. It is no perception it is reality.
WHY???!!! are the chairs nearly ALWAYS EMPTY?
WHERE are our Congress’people’ NOT in attendance?
DOCK THEIR SALARIES for EVERY DAY of absence!
Could YOU WORKERS pull this 💩?
Unfortunately they don’t need their salaries because their stock gains and laundering efforts make them millions.
As a military Vet that has several friends and family that are active military, tell me that can’t wait to get out bc of the wokeness, yes wokeness their exact words. Those who don’t see this are people who never severed and are narrow minded bc of there political views.
Wokeness is a fabricated concept, created in their outrage machine, as a desperate attempt to save a failing party. Can you even define wokeness??? I can, it's any attempts at equality, in any way, that conservatives are threatened by. The military has always been woke, they desegregated before the rest of the country, they've accepted trans and gay people before society in general was accepting of them, they just signed a contract to replace all their Humvee's with electric ones, and the new Abrahams tank will by a hybrid (Not that has anything to do with equality, just something the right considers woke).
Of course they have some of the issues mentioned, like sexism/assault and poor living quarters, mostly due to conservative politicians who have no problem spending for arms and bombs, but stick in the backs of the actual enlisted men and women every chance they get. Trump stole half the budget $1.5Billion, set aside for housing on and off base, new commissary at like 7 different bases, 3 schools, and new barracks all around, for his stupid wall that never got built. BTW, recruitment numbers started dropping in 2018, the Army barely made their quota, so they dropped it appx 15k for 2019, barely met it again, so did the same for 2020 and again in 2021. In 2022 for some reason they raised it back up to the 2018 quota of 65k and missed it by a long shot, I have no idea why, but they did.
Now at what age do kids start thinking about joining the military??? Then take that number, and subtract that many years from 2018, hmmmm I wonder what happened right around that time, something maybe that resulted in a POTUS lying to the country to get us in forever wars that just recently ended. Hmmm, that couldn't be the reason at all. I know dozens of combat vets that did several tours in the sand box, and not one of them wants their kid to sign up for that reason alone.
Name one "woke" thing the military has done, and if you say promotions due to something else other that merit you can F right off, because that has been the case for promotions in the civilian and military world forever. Whether it be nepotism, money, class, kiss ass, or race, it's just a bunch of people mad now, cause their white skin isn't the advantage it used to be, talk about snow flakes, what unit were you in, what your MOS, jeez, grow a pair.
The U.S. military is a progressive/socialist institution from top to bottom, you sure you really served?? WTF!!??
That's okay, let them come home...we may need boots on the ground in our country sooner or later, if this crap doesn't stop!
Please don't misus the word.....it's not ugly
@@MrMajikman1 ....What's that, constant violence and terrorists acts coming from the far right, and their veiled threats at a civil war? Yeah I agree there, if you meant it the other way, then I think you have a poor grasp on what civil unrest/war is, and what role the military would play, and a very poor grasp of where the enlisted and the majority of vets loyalties would lie in a situation like that.
@@sunshynff@sunshynff hahaha u joking right? Republicans were not the ones who burnt down cities like BLM, and called us nazi while they support Palestine, wake up bro
Who in their right mind would want to serve in today’s military with leadership like what we have here and testifying here.
Who would want to serve in the military at all knowing of all the false flags that are likely happening today and that have happened numerous times in the past? Hell, then there’s Alex Jones, who called 9/11 two months before it happened.
You'd have to be totally out of your mind to sign up.
I agree that one lady talking about changing recruitment. Their methods are failing but sit there as if they're are doing a great job.
@gailmorra yep, the lady talking needs to go first.
I would serve, actually. I tried to enlist last year. I was 39 at the time, a college graduate, and I went to law school ( I didn't finish, I hated it). In my 20s, I was arrested a couple of times for felony drug sales. I turned my life around over 10 years ago. All of my felonies have been expunged. On the mini ASVAB I took at the recruiter's office, they said I would have gotten a 93 if it was the real thing. I was ready to go immediately. However, my felonies from over 10 years ago disqualified me (I couldn't pass the background check).
If the military raised the enlistment age to 45 and allowed non-violent felons into the military, there would be no more problems with recruitment. There's many people who have felonies from years ago who have had that hanging around their neck for years and want a meaningful career and the benefits the military can provide.
Isn't the USA based on "In God We Trust"....what the F not being able to mention God 🤬 Really, really, really bad.
Americans needs to ask themselves. Have people serving in congress encouraged there kids and love ones to serve this country. I bet you that the majority of them haven’t.
I’m active duty and I told my daughter not to join. DEI, as a whole spectrum of issues make it too challenging to focus on work effort and meritocratic process over all the woke and political messaging that we are constantly bombarded with. LOOK at DEI, transgender and other politically charged focuses.
Thank You VERY Much for your service! You are a True Patriot, Hero, Man Of Honor! I don't blame you at all for not wanting your Daughter to Join. No one will want to join under this biden/OBAMA, democrat administration. They are Pure Evil!
Tommy Tuberville’s of the world are more dangerous to our national security.
What exactly is your definition of "WOKE"? I ask because it seems to be a catch all for anything people do not like and it's real meaning is very much different.
“Woke” means: aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice). Aka don’t be a bully. Aka if you act like a bully, we see you and we know why. Take the transgender bit for example.. the ones vehemently fighting for the “don’t say gay” bills are always the closet gays (angry closet gays). Take what just happened in Florida - the pioneers of the “don’t say gay” bill in Florida are now being investigated for rape which involved a threesome - no 3 genders right so you do the math, somebody’s gay in that trio! Moms for liberty - look up the latest news! Please, recognize the word “woke” as a trigger word that the politicians use to elicit an emotional (usually angry) response - this psychologically makes you a deer in headlights to the truth that’s all around you. Live and let live. Let it be, let it be. Let it go, let it go. No one cares who you’re going home with - literally stop caring about who everyone else is going home with. Sit down, be humble. This is America, be kind and mind your business!
Thank you for your service. It is disgusting to watch these democrats tell bold face lies and ignore the issues that the military has caused with their woke garbage pushed on soldiers. My nephew gave his life for our country in a place he should have never been becuz of the wars these clowns push.
We are in troubble . All the way to the top.
OBVIOUSLY ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF, "GO WOKE, GO BROKE!" !!!!!!
They sent letters out to folks that got kicked out for not taking the covid jab. Telling them how to get their discharge upgraded and asking them to come back. Aint that a hoot?
🤡show move. Hope none of them go back. They deserve better.
They should pay them for all the time they got kicked out.
Recruiting is down because of the political climate. Why would anyone join the military at this time. Serve your country and get nothing in return.
they get plenty back but the administration has proven they will turn their backs on our troops. thats the real danger our troops face right now.
Says whom?
@@kimp4412 says me. A veteran.
I agree I'm just waiting for my ets and I'm out
Numbers are down due to the current admin. Who the hell wants to work for a government who puts their enemys feelings over their own troops objectives ? This problem will work itself out once Trump gets back to the WH
I wish this was a government. It’s an weaponized criminal organization all around. I’ve lost all trust and respect for every piece of government after this morning.
No it won't. People are learning that our red white and blue military is dripping with innocent blood. We don't have a soul anymore. We don't have a just cause. No one wants to be involved with a soulless machine.
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You're exactly right, I agree with everything you just said and so do most Americans. You'll see a bunch of morons make ridiculous replies to your comment, but even they know the truth. They will never admit it, but they know. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what the Biden administration has done to every corner of America and the government. TRUMP 2024 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸 can't get here fast enough.
LOL sounds Like the same government that thought Number count was how you win a war.
Not the people on the ground...
Impeach Joe Biden NOW!!
I was in the Air Force from 1980 to 1992 and NO WAY would I serve under the Obama and Biden regimes
It's so sad to hear some of the stories of people that go and fight for us and then come home and get treated so badly. There is no wonder in my mind why people don't want to join anymore.
And to think how many Republicans voted no on veterans bills
Most of the successes in my life I thank I thank the US Navy for, and so I used to encourage many others to join the US Armed Forces. I stopped a few years ago when if became clear that the US Armed Forces have become as woke as many once legendary American corporations.
I will never encourage anyone to serve until there is a serious housecleaning. The readiness, seamanship, and seagoing culture have been seriously damaged by ESG and DEI. American citizens should be worried.
Yep. I told my kids flat out last year no military for any of them. And that makes me very sad to say that.
Some of us have been for a long time.
The Marine Corps has rejected the progressive perverse politically based changes of the Mindless Biden Admin.
Courts Martial Levine for conduct unbecoming and grotesque abuse in uniform.
A recruiter tried to get my daughter to join and I stopped that right quick. She's not going to die for Taiwan.
Exactly. I am sick of American soldiers dying fir the freedom of foreigners, all so the government can then funnel them across our borders. Israel and Ukraine aren't our problem. Don't get me starred on the pitiful VA
Remember during the early days of COVID, when an Aircraft carrier commander disobeyed orders and returned to port because of fear of covid spread among his youthful crew. Or when another carrier burned up in San Diego harbor because the leadership could not decide or take responsibility for containing the fire.
We have so many problems with the military and especially the leadership.
My kids aren't going to die for Taiwan. My kids are not going to die for Israel. My kids are not going to die for Ukraine.
But your willing to speak against our military and their missions?
Move to China then, we have it so good in USA, I bet u don't leave
Agree, my kids will not join to be cannon fodder for Taiwan, Ukraine, Israel. Nough said.
As your military numbers decline the people's well trained militia numbers and people exercising their right to do so increase. Defenders and patriots are still in abundance but why would they work for a gov that has weponized itself against the people. These politicians making excuses are the ones responsible for creating this " perfect storm" you got what asked for and now you don't like it. our strength will return when our godliness and leadership does
It seems like the issue is that the military ignored the groups that typically supported them in the past and instead set their focus on whatever the current “new” thing is.
Ya, and the ones they focused on are emotionally and mentally stunted. Nobody is going to risk their lives to protect those.
Inflation went up over 8% in '22, but military pay went up 4.5%... falling further behind because pay didn't even keep up with inflation.
“Influencers” is just another word for manipulators. They want salesmen that don’t have any obligation or even the knowledge to speak to the whole truth of life in the military.
I noticed the Navy referring to teachers as "influencers" that they are targeting to increase recruitment. I am retiring from the Army and I can not believe he just said that. I also noticed Mr. Kim panic and cut him off each time he tried to bring it up. Keep our teachers doing just that, TEACHING. I don't agree with teachers swaying students one way or the other on any political issues.
It’s not because of a strong economy because inflation has us all suffering.
There are so many people who want to join but can’t because they can’t pass a simple math test.
The government run schools are the problem because the current youth are uneducated.
When indoctrination is more prevalent than education of math, science, real history, etc, we get a weak generation of folk without critical thought and reasoning whom don’t belong in positions that compromise our security.
I disagree. It's not the school's j9b to make sure kids can pass a math test. That's the responsibility of the parents. If not for my dad helping me with my math homework, and mom helping me with my English paper, I don't know where I would be.
@@southpaw8040 It's not? Then what do we need teachers for? Why should I keep paying for public teachers, when I have never had a kid in my life (61 yrs. old now). Tell me, what is the "job" of the "teachers" in this country, if it is the "job" of the parents to educate their children, as you imply? Your mother and father "helping" you in specific areas, is quite different than your mother and father "teaching" you, unless they taught you full time.
When they changed to common core math thanks to Obama, that left most parents in the dark when it came to helping out kids. They changed it to be difficult and more work than necessary. It made parents look dumb to their kids. The answers were correct but the way you're supposed to show your work made the problem wrong. They did this on purpose to FURTHER separate the families.
That and MHGENISIS, every kid is medicated on anti depressants and ADHD drugs which disqualifies them from joining. And it takes months to get them into a psyc consult. Commands way of fixing the recruiting crisis is by applying more pressure and threats on the recruiter. I've been recruiting for two years now and it's horrible out here.
@@MrMajikman1 Teachers and professors simply introduce the subject to the student. It is up to the student to practice the subject on their own time. Ie. Homework - Today, Teachers are more like babysitters.
Seeking medical treatment and disregard for lower enlisted difficulties is an issue even in the USMC. The culture and lack of accountability with communication is ridiculous. You can speak all you want but then you're an issue. Command and culture needs a restructure to prevent the cycles of abuse and disregard.
My children will not serve under this tyranny!
The civilian population might have a better opinion of military service if two issues were dealt with. 1. Veterans all over the country are homeless and destitute. This is everywhere on social media and in personal contacts. 2. The appearance of unnecessary wars over the world that we send our people to fight and die in.
If I'm misinformed, I would welcome enlightening information information on these two points.
No need to enlighten the enlightened. You’re spot on.
WHY a session without members present?
If it’s a committee hearing then only the committee members will be present. This was an Armed Forces Committee hearing. That said, pick and Forbes or cnbc video of any congressional hearing or debate and the seats are always empty. They used to not even have to show up to vote but MTG requires the rule be enforced which forces them to show up for that at least. Congress is a grift.
I was in condemned housing while in the army LIKE WTF ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT
The pay for the work is no longer valued when they can get ALL the benefits through private companies. Pay is not as competitive as they say it is, for the amount of work or work expected.
Im very Proud of my 2 nephews serving in the USAF, and to my family of Jar Heads!! Dad, mom, and 4 brothers..🎉🎉🎉🇺🇸
AWESOME !!!!❤
I have a grandson that may be interested in joining the military once he gets out of school he’s in ROTC a good kid. But I’ve already told him that I wouldn’t recommend him going into the service at this time. Especially under this administration there is no leadership and people don’t respect this president. He’s weak. And you can see it every day in what’s going on around the world and here at home in America.
SOCOM units are the way to go if the military is an option. They’re mostly insulated from all of the DEI and woke carp. It’s not for everyone as it’s the toughest thing mentally and physically most men will ever experience. Most will drop out within the first few weeks. But for those who do persevere it’s a completely different lifestyle and community.
As a vet myself and currently still in just tell him don't bother in joining
How about Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag before school starts. Our teachers now would gag at the thought.
I’ve raised my son to go into the military but with the military becoming a woke crap show there’s no way in hell !!! My husband served 10 years , did tours in Iraq and Kosovo . He’s 100% disabled and we have to FIGHT for me to stay his VA Caregiver!
NO WAY will I let my son join!!
Quality of life for service members are not dismissed just in this country. This week, a Delta flight had to make an emergency landing at a military base in Canada and the passengers were required to go into military barracks for some time. It was no surprise to me that they made comments about the unhealthy and dismal state of the barracks. Here they are being delayed for 24-48 hours and it was bad enough that they called out the conditions the military service members have to live in.
My family has had generations of service and this is were it ends from ww2 to Vietnam,Korea, Kuwait, Iraq, we're done.
If you are single its a great opportunity. If you're married or have dependents id suggest you get a job. Many of our service members are dependent on foodstamps to make it month to month.
As a disabled veteran, I can say that I would never encourage my children to join the military in its current standing. I would take back my decision to join if I could after what our government did in Afghanistan.
Who made us go to Afghanistan?
@@kimp4412 not the point. We left an entire generation of people who thanks to us grew up with basic rights such as education, and access to adequate food; then we gave those beautiful people to a brutal group of killers. I don't think we should have gone in the first place, but going into Afghanistan to fight is very different from cutting and running while people who helped us were left to be killed since helping the western nations is a crime punishable by death under sharia law.
@@BillLumbergh my point is regardless to your opinion...valid
I’m for closing down all activities on foreign soil and having our military come home and not engaging in any contact militarily that doesn’t involve actual Ence of American soil on the contiguous United States who else will join me?
if we dont back our allies we cant expect them to support us. you are wanting us to isolate ourselves from the world. not a good idea whatsoever. think how dangerous that would be for us in a time of war.
I was US Air Force and the experience I gained led to a career in Aviation that was fabulous
I grew up on Air Force bases. My father was a career military man. He finished his career as a recruiter. I wanted to become a fighter pilot. It didn't happen since I needed glasses. To this day, I still dream about flying. It just never was in the cards for me, I guess. One of the bases he was stationed at, we lived right next to the runway. I used to watch the jets and planes take off on a daily basis. I remember listening to the planes on a walkie talkie. I saw the Blue Angels practice and saw the X15 take off on the belly of the NB-52A. As a kid, it was amazing. Probably some of my best memories.
The Navy rep is so far disconnected. He needs to go now. They will continue to ignore Woke and deny its not the problem.
Men who love and are willing to defend our nation, don’t want Democrats anywhere near our military.
Signed a Vet!
politics has no place in the military; when my dad served 20+, and I served 20+, we had to conform to the requirements the military had; now the military conforms to society .WRONG ANSWER
As evident in the strategy to appeal to Gen Z. Mo Rons.
I find the “did you ever smoke pot in high school” question absurd for servicemen, policemen etc. You lose tons of qualified folks and end up only with those squeaky clean or those that blatantly lie about this ridiculous issue. 🙄
Yep. I’d prefer someone who tried something and chose not to use it. They’re not curious about it and made their mind up.
why not imbed former service members and veterans as voluntary advisors in recruitment efforts to talk about their experiences and what military service did for them.
Why not embed veterans into recruitment? Because injecting experience through civilian veterans would burst the politically motivated hypotheses that present Pentagon policies increase military strength and capabilities. Recruitment may be the topic but is just the tip of this nasty iceberg.
They just threw a bunch of people out for refusing to submit to Dr mengele medicine. Why would one want to experience that? Did they invite them back with backpay? Not as far as I know.
Promotions are not done based on best qualified personnel. Too many times promotions are made based on race and sex and not best qualified. The only purpose of the military is to defend our country from foreign aggression and win wars. Once upon a time there were small bill boards positioned at county court house lawns. Visibility of advertising would help with recruitment.
That’s true for most of the military but SOF still has some meritorious aspect.
These people have no control over what the various branches of the military do and how the service members are treated. I would guess that they don't call out the failures of the service very often or publicly. They would spend more time and energy in developing ways to hide the truth from prospective recruits than advocating for fixing the issue. The internet is working against them by distributing information about how the military operates, to all.
That's great. We got a Sissy making a speech about being in the navy. That's so sweet and it's so respectable
As an old person. Whose husband was in the military. What a bunch of bs. !
I am telling you every VET I know says don't do it. I'm a USN veteran. We don't want this crap and we don't want our kids signing up for garbage.
This panel seems to be totally separated what has been happening in our schools and Universities and News 1:11:30 what the Miiltatity is doing to our personnel.
Why did a witness not ask the same question of the committee members; Show of hands, how many of you served in the military? 😂😂😂😂
Get our servicemen some descent housing! STOP THE WOKE!
It really matters that the Armed Services acknowledge there are only 2 genders and its no place for people confused about that. Why not ask the Public their views on this and you'll get your answer.
Simple question - How many genders are there?
It looks like leadership in the military is determined to confuse the obvious.
Nothing will help until military changes it's social engineering and medical experimentation roles.
If recruiters will stop lying to people, people would trust them more to actually serve.
Woke = Critical Consciousness. Critical consciousness is the core of Social Justice teaching as it is understood within the Critical Theories. It is a heightened awareness of the world and the power structures that shape it. Being Woke means viewing society exclusively through the critical lenses which sees the world only in terms of unjust power dynamics (oppressed/oppressor) and the need to dismantle problematic systems as an activist. That is, it means having adopted Theory and the worldview it conceptualizes. Under “wokeness,” this awakened consciousness is set particularly with regard to issues of identity, like race, sex, gender, sexuality, and others.
The term originated in Portuguese as conscientização (look it up) from the popular post-Marxist Brazilian activist and educator Paulo Freire, usually deemed the father of critical pedagogy (that is, the application of critical theories to the theory of education). It is an evolved Hegelian/Marxian religious cult that hides as human rights, politics, science, art and culture. Listen to James Lindsey's talk at the European Parliament for the best summation of Wokeism and the situation in the West.
Reading your comment I was thinking you sounded like James Lindsey. Then you recommended him. He’s so underrated and has an incredible wealth of knowledge that deserves much more consumption.
You're right. I think he's one of the most important figures in the world today given the situation. My friend Pete worked with him on the Grievance Studies Affair. Did you watch The Reformers documentary on Mike Nayna's Substack?@@bidencrimefamilymottof-cky953
never trust a military caring about the GI.
It's off putting that they sent civilians to answer for the military. Kind of illustrates the disconnect.
Why didn't they invite any vets to talk about what we see.
For starters, the new retirement sucks. Another thing is that the standards have gone down. You go to any base now and you see so many overweight people. People that look homeless. People covered in tats and piercings. Service members with uniforms that look like they just got out of bed with untamed hair and full beards. The discipline has eroded. It really is sad.
They no longer recruiting bests of the bests. Who wants to be a part of a mediocre force😢. I am very blessed to have served the used to be the greatest NAVY in the world.
In addition to remedying these things within the military, America will have to also invest in mass campaigns to undo the harm wokeness has done on or culture. Masculinity is not toxic, men are men and there’s nothing wrong with that. And Americans have been brainwashed to hate their country. A lot of work ahead of us to fix this.
I encouraged each of my sons to serve our country. Decision by our representative was based on race for her appointment to West Point. My son requested an appointment to West Point through representative and vice president.
No servive... BUT, GOT ALL THE ANSWERS.
THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE.
WHAT A JOKE.
They have lowered their standards. Transgender really. A lot will not go in because of that.
Did she just say “Men and Women of the US Army”? What about all the Xe, They thems and Zirs???
Ayo 💀💀
Don't forget everyone so what happened to the 13 😢
Shocking that an Air Force General was selected as Joint Chuef of Staff, and not a Marine General.
The few the proud the Marines Semper Fi ♥️🇺🇸🦅♥️🇺🇸🦅
He didnt mention where any crazy in the mens barracks can accuse anyone anonymously for sexual harassment in bootcamp and ruin someones life. It is dangerous.
Your darn right. Although I was in the Army, I will do everything in the world to keep my grandkids out of the military. Todays military is an embarrassment to the moral character of the United States. I can't believe we are having sooo many priorities to "Wokeism" and sexual inuendos. What the hell? You have lost your purpose for defense of this country. I believe the senior leadership is a weakened leadership not worthy of protecting the country and it's people. And for sure they add no security to the United States citizens. That is evident in the flood of people (Cartel, Traffickers, and drug smuggling going on. You say it is not your fight to get involved in. With drugs killing 100's of thousands of Americans, what does it take for this military to act! Or even get involved. My eyes were opened wide when I saw your lack of concern of lhis literal invasion going on. So the billions we spend on military is not for protecting the citizens that pay your bills, and write your paychecks. It is for the power structure of the elite, plain and simple. I would not have my grandkids fighting for this. My brother fought and died for this country, thinking that he was saving the freedoms of our people. I reality he gave his life for an elite power structure that certain people are afraid to lose.
Stop buying into the noise
There is an attack on Christianity in this country also. I looked up a few months back what percentage of family members of Parish, Church group and etc. In 1930's there was 70% church participation. In the 1970's this had dropped to like 32%. What did we lose because of this. Early moral guidance and respect of fellow man was lost. I remember as young kid I was taught right and wrong, respect for my parents, respect for fellow citizens, and respect for god and country. For most this has been lost. And as for the military, many no longer see the connection for military service and respect of country. They have not be indoctrinated in this loyalty, either by church or school. And what is worse, this administration is burying history that taught younger kids loyalty to the country. So there is no loyalty to fight for millions of our kids. To be honest, the world should ban militaries completely. We are of an age that we should ascend to a higher plateau of meaning for the people of the earth. We should not have to kill millions to get our way. We should the intelligence to structure the earth in a way that benefits all EQUALLY! We are still nothing but Neanderthals with fancy clothes and houses. But we are still Neanderthals. We still use spears, and rocks, but have converted them to missiles, and bombs. Nothing has changed.
With no border are we even still a sovereign nation
Medical Freedom and Personal Responsibility! RFK JR and Rand Paul!
I would be terrified to think genz service person would have my back in a combat situation.
The American youth... see where you stand...
Values...
They aren't familiar... because they know where you stand...
And don't want to know... because they don't any part of what you are offering.
Do Not lower qualification
RECRUITING WILL FALL
RECRUITING WILL FAIL
They want to know that they are doing something for the betterment of humanity as a whole.
The Military has been diverse forever in the modern era. DEI has degraded the desire to join and or continue to serve.
Because diversity is still dei
If a cop in L.A. gets up to 80k per year to start why would you join the Army?
The military should NOT promote abortion, but they should NOT judge it either.
As usual they are concentrating on feelings not talent or patriotism.
They could use this slogan for recruiting,,,,WWIII be all the canon fodder you can be
So, we are going to blame the junior guys/leaders for not understanding. We are more led now through texts/emails and everyone communicates in a highly manicured way, so as not to offend or upset someone. That in turn creates problematic issue to communicate in a sound sage way as we are just trying to figure out what leaders want.
I now totally agree with the rules committee to defund the DEI , critical race theory, and social justice programs . Good job. My sexual preference and the color of my skin should in no way lower standards to meet my needs and wants. I would not want someone not qualified to teach me to be a good soldier. It’s not a paid social group. It’s the quickness, knowledge, efficiency, and ability to make prudent decisions that will not only save my life but protect those we are to protect. Most LGBT community is not on board with DEI, etc. we are about serving our country . And no one that had not served in lower ranks and promoted through those ranks. Taking on the responsibility that comes with it. None of these leaders show true knowledge and leadership of what happens in war. The division is purposeful and they should be discharged.
Also a thought to consider.. after the military screws over good self inlisted personnel after years of service. On top of this, my recruiter completely lied to me just to get a signed recruit.
I love my country an would reenlist again at age 52 but would never recommend my three sons to enlist because of the sneaky politics played on good young adults. God please help this country.. we need it.
wow! look at all those tax payer employees at their seats...what a joke!
Unfortunately recruiting won't improve until they remove the corrupt chain of command, kick out the lazy individual and stop catering to these weak politicians. All these benefits that are offered usually aren't utilized because of corrupt chain of command, lack of training, doing unnecessary task and lack of discipline.
I cant imagine why? I thought we lived in majority rainbow freaking world and the military had rolled out the rainbow carpet?
I had to rage quit this hearing half way through and take a break before finishing it. When confronted with enlistment crisis, ideological insanity and the collapse of meritocracy in the military, the leftists on this panel and on this committee sit there in bewildered denial. What absolute theatre.