Summary

Bishop Garrison, a former Pentagon official who led a 2021 investigation into military extremism, warns that recent New Year’s Day attacks by military personnel highlight the ongoing threat of radicalization and distress in the armed forces.

Despite a report recommending counter-extremism measures, its policies were never implemented, facing backlash from right-wing figures, including Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth.

As Hegseth aims to dismantle counter-extremism programs, Garrison stresses the risks of neglecting the issue, citing cultural and mental health challenges within the military.

  • @kreskin
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    141 month ago

    And what percentage of violence in the US has ever been caused by leftists? like less than 1% right. GTFO of here with your rightwing lies.

    • @[email protected]
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      11 month ago

      In the 60s and 70s there was a lot of it. Really went away in the 80s

      Weather Underground, Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), and New World Liberation Front. You should look into them.

    • @GrammarPolice
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      -181 month ago

      Leftwing extremism = communist = authoritarianism. I genuinely don’t know which type of leftism you think I’m talking about.