“Where do we find such men?”
That memorable line comes from James Mitchner’s Korean War novel, The Bridges of Toko-Ri.
It refers to intrepid aviators lifting from a carrier, flying into untold danger.
They know they may not return.
They launch anyway. In boldness unfathomable to many, they willingly, artfully fly into peril.
They are warriors, men of rare talent, intellect, and courage – a combination essential for victory.
Needed warriors are now being purged from the U.S. military.
If America went to war right now with China or Russia, we could lose because of these purges. We’re losing top-level warrior-leaders to make the crucial differences in battle.
They’re being systematically drummed out as politically incorrect.
When the going gets tough, political correctness (PC) is useless.
Then the brilliant, wily fighters, the coolest heads, the most courageous warriors, are needed to lead regardless of social views or record.
Today, in large measure, our fighting forces are led by briefcase-carrying busybodies, yes-men more interested in enforcing political beliefs and social change than leading in battle.
They care more about their careers than what’s happening to the military and thus the country.
Just last week, a new downsizing of the army was announced – without a protest...
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