West Point.......Really?
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The Academy is dodging the real issue, the militant symbolism of the black power salute among a group of cadets. It's doing exactly what the military has been doing for the past 45 years, giving a mild reprimand instead of stern disciplinary measures out of fear of accusations of racism.
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I hate anyone who pushes politics in uniform. Regardless of affiliation. Nobody gives a fuck about your beliefs. At least where I am. Granted I won't have to deal with the the women pictured as they can't come.... Oh wait...
Well...this was the kind of stuff that was going on back in the 70s, and granted there was more excuse for black anger at the time, although the Marine Corps seemed to be going to great lengths to appease black Marines at the expense of discipline.
I posted a link in the law enforcement section to a scholarly article on the danger that the Black Lives Matter movement poses to law enforcement...and I believe much of this new black anger has been ignited by the BLM movement, where emotions and rabble-rousing have dangerously distorted or buried the truth.
I posted a link in the law enforcement section to a scholarly article on the danger that the Black Lives Matter movement poses to law enforcement...and I believe much of this new black anger has been ignited by the BLM movement, where emotions and rabble-rousing have dangerously distorted or buried the truth.
This is not directed solely at black people, but rather at all SJWs and their bullshit causes.
The weak-minded will always religiously cling to a cause that says nothing bad is their fault, that someone else or something else is to blame for everything that happens to them. It's easier for them to cower behind baseless vitriol than it is to take responsibility for their own words, decisions, and actions. It's easier to blame it on the man, the system, another race, another religion, etc. than it is to admit that life just isn't fucking fair and if you want something you hold the onus to go out and put your best effort into making it happen. It's easier to sit back and squawk and whine about what you deserve and what you're entitled to, than to work for what you get and understand that sometimes wanting it and doing the right things is still just not enough.
They just gave any non-black Soldier under them an avenue to appeal any actions taken against them.
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Self-expression is hardly a part of life for cadets at the United States Military Academy.
Photo controversy highlights status of black women at West Point
Photo controversy highlights status of black women at West Point
I want equality for all of America......as long as it continues to benefit me and not someone else. 
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The last chance to stop the pendulum swing is in Nov. I think it is the last chance to maintain the best military has ever seen. If our military softens and becomes a decoration, who will defend our shores, and air space? The answer is the militant/military that conducts a focused war against us. We better elect someone who leads, and knows more than a community organizer does.
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Agreed. Someone with a record of experience in politics. Oh, damn...
Someone without scandals plaguing them. Oh, damn...
Vice President Biden is giving the commencement speech this year. I wonder what he's going to have to say about this.
If you're lucky he'll discuss softball instead of those pesky senior photos.... but he'll probably ignore it.
The army has a tendency to not punish stuff like this for fear of appearing racist. Some GO's next star is not worth taking a stand on something like this that'll blow up in their face if Congress gets involved. Sad state of leadership.
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