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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMattis tells US troops "we'll get the power of inspiration back" - must not think Trump admin has it
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/348099-mattis-to-us-troops-hold-the-line-until-our-country-gets-back-to-respectingDefense Secretary James Mattis gave a pep talk to U.S. troops stationed abroad during his trip to three countries last week.
In a video that has recently surfaced on social media, Mattis is seen speaking to U.S. troops in an unknown location. In his remarks to the troops, Mattis said the U.S. is facing problems.
Our country right now, its got problems we dont have in the military, Mattis said. You just hold the line until our country gets back to understanding and respecting each other and showing it.
Mattis said the U.S. has two powers - inspiration and intimidation.
Weve got the power of intimidation, and thats you, if someone wants to screw with our families, our country and our allies, Mattis said. The power of inspiration - [and] well get the power of inspiration back.
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In a video that has recently surfaced on social media, Mattis is seen speaking to U.S. troops in an unknown location. In his remarks to the troops, Mattis said the U.S. is facing problems.
Our country right now, its got problems we dont have in the military, Mattis said. You just hold the line until our country gets back to understanding and respecting each other and showing it.
Mattis said the U.S. has two powers - inspiration and intimidation.
Weve got the power of intimidation, and thats you, if someone wants to screw with our families, our country and our allies, Mattis said. The power of inspiration - [and] well get the power of inspiration back.
-snip-
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https://www.facebook.com/usawtfm/videos/10155815797353606/
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Mattis tells US troops "we'll get the power of inspiration back" - must not think Trump admin has it (Original Post)
highplainsdem
Aug 2017
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Yes. That's how most people are reading it, judging by comments on that article.
highplainsdem
Aug 2017
#2
cilla4progress
(24,760 posts)1. I read this as an indictment of
tRump?
highplainsdem
(49,028 posts)2. Yes. That's how most people are reading it, judging by comments on that article.
Docreed2003
(16,869 posts)3. And THATS why I sleep easy knowing Mattis is at the helm of DoD
He may be a conservative but he's no fool! He sees through the BS!
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)4. Mattis has been a surprise to me.
He had a reputation in DOD as a competent hard ass. He's never, afaik, been known to permitting bigotry, but he's never really spoken out like this either. Perhaps he never felt the need to before. But I am glad he sees it as his duty now.
Docreed2003
(16,869 posts)5. I think that's a good assessment of him
I served under Mattis in Afghanistan. I've met him as well. He's definitely a hard ass, but he was always fair and even keeled.
highplainsdem
(49,028 posts)6. Joy Reid: Mattis doing the job of leadership his boss can't and won't do.