@mattjohnsun@kaitlancollins Ro Khanna’s post is about $190M for pediatric cancer research, not the budget fight. Blaming Senate Dems ignores how both parties have stalled budgets in the past (remember 2018?). Let’s focus on bipartisan solutions instead of dragging this into the usual D.C. blame game.
Your blatant sexism is showing, and it’s embarrassing. Women in combat isn’t a leadership failure—it’s a reflection of their ability to meet the same standards and excel under pressure. Gender-integrated units have proven their effectiveness repeatedly, no matter how much you deny reality. As for calling me a liar about my service, my record stands, and I don’t need validation from someone so desperate to cling to outdated, misogynistic views. Time to move into the 21st century, champ.
We all knew you were lying. Now do what project 2025 is intended for. You are a woman you do not have rights shut the fuck up get in the kitchen and make me a sandwich👌🖕
That’s what you wanted right no rights no opinion no vote. Good I hope you get every fucking thing you deserve you stupid woman.
@Jessica_4_Trump I can’t wait for you to cry when Trump takes every right you have away no opinion no vote. Just shut up get in the kitchen and make me a sandwich.🖕
You’re right that Big Army has made mistakes in how it’s used support elements, but the reality is those “support” elements have still been placed in harm’s way, faced combat scenarios, and shown grit when it mattered. The Motor-T mechanic who gets hit on a convoy or takes mortar fire at a forward position isn’t less of a combat veteran because their mission wasn’t to clear routes. Every role contributes to the fight, and every role faces unique risks. Rather than dismissing their experiences, maybe we should focus on the broader lessons about how modern warfare no longer fits the neat boxes some people want to cling to.
Saying “no woman can match a man in the top 75%” is not just ignorant—it’s flat-out wrong. Let’s look at the facts:
1.Women in Ranger School: Women have successfully completed Ranger School, one of the most grueling leadership and physical endurance courses in the military. They did the exact same tasks as men, under the same conditions, and earned their tabs. So much for “they can’t do the job.”
2.Combat Roles: Women are serving in Infantry, Artillery, and Special Forces roles today. They’re not given these positions—they earn them by meeting the same standards as their male counterparts.
3.Historical Examples: Throughout history, women have proven their ability to lead and excel under combat conditions, from the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) in WWII to the female soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq who earned Silver Stars for valor in combat.
You’re making blanket statements that don’t stand up to reality. Women aren’t just matching men—they’re exceeding expectations in many cases. Your outdated thinking has no place in a modern discussion about military capability. Thanks for trying, but reality wins here.
It sounds like you’re trying to gatekeep what counts as a “valid” combat experience. Yes, there’s a difference between indirect fire on a large base versus at a squad-sized patrol base, but both are combat scenarios. Whether someone earns a CAB or not doesn’t diminish the danger or challenges they faced. Are you suggesting we start ranking experiences to determine who “deserves” the label of combat veteran? Because that’s a slippery slope and dismisses the contributions of countless service members who faced real risks, regardless of the size of their base or their MOS.
You’re clinging to outdated opinions and cherry-picking claims while ignoring reality. If you want proof of how effective gender-integrated units can be, look at the numerous successful missions conducted by mixed units over the past few decades. Modern combat doesn’t care about your biases—it cares about results. The military is full of men and women who work side-by-side, demonstrating teamwork, discipline, and professionalism every single day.
If you have “empirical articles” to back up your claim, feel free to share them instead of just throwing the term around. As for physicality, yes, it matters—but adaptability, mental toughness, leadership, and problem-solving matter just as much, if not more. Women in combat roles aren’t just meeting the standards—they’re proving that your arguments are based on nothing but outdated stereotypes. So if you’re really looking for “responsive” answers, start by addressing the facts you’ve been ignoring.
Alright, let’s break this nonsense down piece by piece.
1.Discipline in Gender-Integrated Units: The claim that discipline is “non-existent” in gender-integrated units is pure fiction. The U.S. military has operated with gender-integrated units for decades, and they’ve executed some of the most successful missions in history. If discipline in a unit falls apart simply because women are present, that’s a leadership failure—not the fault of women.
2.“Lower Standards and Preferential Treatment”: This is flat-out wrong. Women meet the same standards for combat-specific roles like Infantry, Artillery, and Special Forces. Ranger School, ACFT, and MOS-specific requirements don’t get adjusted just because someone’s a woman. For example, the first women to earn Ranger tabs completed the exact same grueling requirements as their male counterparts—no preferential treatment.
3.“Men Are Better at Everything That Matters”: This is where your sexism shines brightest. Combat effectiveness is about adaptability, mental toughness, leadership, and teamwork—not just physicality. To claim men are inherently better at all these things is laughable and unsupported by any evidence. Women have proven time and again that they excel in these areas, from leading patrols to taking command under fire.
Your entire argument reeks of insecurity. You’re clinging to outdated stereotypes and ignoring facts because they don’t fit your worldview. The military thrives on discipline, teamwork, and mutual respect, regardless of gender—and your refusal to accept that doesn’t make it any less true. Time to move into the 21st century.
Medals like the Combat Action Badge or Combat Infantryman Badge exist to recognize those who were in direct combat scenarios, but that doesn’t change the fact that everyone in a combat zone has served in combat and is a combat veteran. The modern battlefield doesn’t follow neat definitions—whether you’re taking fire in a convoy or on a patrol base, those experiences are real. And let’s not forget, everyone in the military who serves honorably is a veteran. Full stop.
It seems like you’re stuck in a time warp where women didn’t have rights and stayed in the roles you’re comfortable with. Here’s the reality: women have been proving for decades that they belong in every sphere, including combat. The idea that men can’t maintain professionalism or discipline around women says far more about your standards and expectations than it does about women. Maybe the problem isn’t women at all—it’s your inability to adapt to a world where equality exists.
@MegaManX1984 @igrowfire76@JoJoFromJerz That’s why discussions like these are important—to separate facts from assumptions and give credit where it’s due without exaggerating or diminishing anyone’s contributions.
If discipline completely crumbles the moment a woman walks into the room, that says a lot more about the men in the room than the woman. Professionalism and discipline are individual responsibilities—if someone can’t handle working alongside women without losing focus, they’re the problem, not her.