“Army in chaos over Trump orders”

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“The Army rushed to satisfy President Donald Trump’s executive orders this week, sparking so much confusion that top officials directed a halt on new contracts and then walked it back — the latest muddled response to a series of chaotic actions by the White House.”

“It also reinforced the challenges to Trump’s quick-decision approach to governance — such as recent orders to freeze certain federal funding and foreign military aid — that has sent agencies scrambling. Such tension is particularly acute at the Pentagon, where questions about the impact of Trump’s executive orders threaten to slow down high-dollar programs and rock the defense industry.”

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Monday as he arrived at the Pentagon for his first day of work. “the lawful orders of the president of the United States will be executed inside this Defense Department swiftly and without excuse.”

“At a time when China is publicly announcing the acquisition of a million low-cost drones, for us to be essentially kneecapping ourselves at that moment, goodness gracious,” the defense industry executive said”


But, but, but Pete is going to make sure we got no some generals

Get used it it, what happens when you take an individual who’s major experience is being a talking head on TV and make him the head of an $824 billion dollar entity
 
archives said:
“The Army rushed to satisfy President Donald Trump’s executive orders this week, sparking so much confusion that top officials directed a halt on new contracts and then walked it back — the latest muddled response to a series of chaotic actions by the White House.”

“It also reinforced the challenges to Trump’s quick-decision approach to governance — such as recent orders to freeze certain federal funding and foreign military aid — that has sent agencies scrambling. Such tension is particularly acute at the Pentagon, where questions about the impact of Trump’s executive orders threaten to slow down high-dollar programs and rock the defense industry.”

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Monday as he arrived at the Pentagon for his first day of work. “the lawful orders of the president of the United States will be executed inside this Defense Department swiftly and without excuse.”

“At a time when China is publicly announcing the acquisition of a million low-cost drones, for us to be essentially kneecapping ourselves at that moment, goodness gracious,” the defense industry executive said”


But, but, but Pete is going to make sure we got no some generals

Get used it it, what happens when you take an individual who’s major experience is being a talking head on TV and make him the head of an $824 billion dollar entity
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The Army has been dysfunctional for decades. The shock therapy will hurt but is needed.
 
anonymoose said:
The Army has been dysfunctional for decades. The shock therapy will hurt but is needed.
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This isn’t “shock therapy,” rather incompetent

If you were in the service you know everything comes from top down usually in specified orders, SOP, and this was a vague undefined directive that looked good on TV but is not the way the services operate, thus the chaos

Seen the same with Trump’s decision he is now freezing federal aid, no directives, just generalities, again, a photo op moment, which has everyone scrambling and Trump’s own press core trying to walk back now
 
archives said:
“The Army rushed to satisfy President Donald Trump’s executive orders this week, sparking so much confusion that top officials directed a halt on new contracts and then walked it back — the latest muddled response to a series of chaotic actions by the White House.”

“It also reinforced the challenges to Trump’s quick-decision approach to governance — such as recent orders to freeze certain federal funding and foreign military aid — that has sent agencies scrambling. Such tension is particularly acute at the Pentagon, where questions about the impact of Trump’s executive orders threaten to slow down high-dollar programs and rock the defense industry.”

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Monday as he arrived at the Pentagon for his first day of work. “the lawful orders of the president of the United States will be executed inside this Defense Department swiftly and without excuse.”

“At a time when China is publicly announcing the acquisition of a million low-cost drones, for us to be essentially kneecapping ourselves at that moment, goodness gracious,” the defense industry executive said”


But, but, but Pete is going to make sure we got no some generals

Get used it it, what happens when you take an individual who’s major experience is being a talking head on TV and make him the head of an $824 billion dollar entity
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Poor anchovies,

We can thank obama for destroying our military.
 
Lionfish said:
Poor anchovies,

We can thank obama for destroying our military.
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I was amazed at how much minorities received preferential treatment back in the mid nineties when I worked with them in Germany as a contractor before WOKE and DEI. I can’t even imagine how bad it is now.
I suspect it’s not only chock full of queers and trannies but they’re probably in charge.
 
archives said:
This isn’t “shock therapy,” rather incompetent

If you were in the service you know everything comes from top down usually in specified orders, SOP, and this was a vague undefined directive that looked good on TV but is not the way the services operate, thus the chaos

Seen the same with Trump’s decision he is now freezing federal aid, no directives, just generalities, again, a photo op moment, which has everyone scrambling and Trump’s own press core trying to walk back now
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And when were you in?
 
archives said:
“The Army rushed to satisfy President Donald Trump’s executive orders this week, sparking so much confusion that top officials directed a halt on new contracts and then walked it back — the latest muddled response to a series of chaotic actions by the White House.”

“It also reinforced the challenges to Trump’s quick-decision approach to governance — such as recent orders to freeze certain federal funding and foreign military aid — that has sent agencies scrambling. Such tension is particularly acute at the Pentagon, where questions about the impact of Trump’s executive orders threaten to slow down high-dollar programs and rock the defense industry.”

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Monday as he arrived at the Pentagon for his first day of work. “the lawful orders of the president of the United States will be executed inside this Defense Department swiftly and without excuse.”

“At a time when China is publicly announcing the acquisition of a million low-cost drones, for us to be essentially kneecapping ourselves at that moment, goodness gracious,” the defense industry executive said”


But, but, but Pete is going to make sure we got no some generals

Get used it it, what happens when you take an individual who’s major experience is being a talking head on TV and make him the head of an $824 billion dollar entity
Click to expand...
Anonymous bullshit from the increasingly desperate, kicked-to-the-curb left, and soon to be gone, leftovers.
 
Claiming that "people say" without specifying who these people are can indeed be considered a fallacy, often referred to as an appeal to anonymous authority or appeal to vague authority. Here's why:
  • Lack of Accountability: By not naming the source, the speaker avoids accountability. If the statement were challenged, there would be no specific person or group to verify or refute the claim.
  • Ambiguity: It's unclear who "people" refers to. Are these experts in the field, a general public opinion, or perhaps a small, unrepresentative group? This vagueness can mislead listeners by implying widespread agreement or authority where there might be none.
  • Difficulty in Verification: Without knowing who is making the claim, it's impossible for the audience or others to check the credibility or the context of the statement. This can be used to lend false credibility to an argument.
  • Manipulation: It can be used to manipulate opinions by suggesting that there's a consensus or common belief without evidence. This might be especially persuasive if the audience is inclined to think that "if many people say it, it must be true."
However, it's not always a fallacy in informal conversation where the intent might be to generalize about common sentiments or beliefs without implying expert opinion or universal agreement. For example, saying "People say London is rainy" might be a colloquial way to express a common perception without needing to cite sources.
In more formal contexts, like debates, academic writing, or when presenting facts, this approach should be avoided unless followed by clarification or sourcing, to maintain the integrity of the argument. If you're assessing whether this is fallacious in a specific context, consider:
  • The purpose of the statement: Is it to persuade, inform, or just share a casual observation?
  • The audience: Are they expected to take this as fact, or is it understood as a general statement?
  • The domain: Is this in a setting where precision and accountability are valued?
In summary, while "people say" can be a conversational shorthand, in contexts where clarity and evidence are crucial, it's often seen as a fallacy for its lack of specificity and accountability.



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Poor Anchovies.
 
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