January 25, 2025

This has to be done, and done quickly. The first step should be a ruthless examination of anyone with stars on their shoulders; there are too many saggy-midsection generals in the Pentagon who should be replaced with warfighters up from the ranks. People who, like Pete Hegseth, have seen the elephant, and who still have dust or mud on their boots.

I’ve quoted the Greek philosopher Heraclitus before, but my favorite bit of his wisdom bears repeating:

Out of every one-hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior and he will bring the others back.

Source: Opinion: Warfighter Pete Hegseth Outlines His Priorities As He Takes Over As Defense Secretary

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