John Goss

[Cynical Publius @CynicalPublius]

Let me explain this in a way that even “strategists” and "military affairs correspondents" can understand.

I’ll explain via a hypothetical (attorneys love hypotheticals).

Ready? Here goes:

Sergeant Jones is a squad leader in B Company.

Captain Smith is the commander of B Company.

First Sergeant Rock is the first sergeant of B Company.

B Company is a line Infantry company.

B Company’s former commander had a really poor company training plan that focused primarily on administrative tasks that were not mission essential, a shoddy training plan that was implemented by the prior first sergeant, who BTW was known widely as a weak leader and a “suck up” to the battalion and brigade command sergeants major. As a result, when B Company went to war there was a steep learning curve, and in the first couple of months in combat several B Company soldiers became casualties unnecessarily.

Sergeant Jones was very unhappy with that training plan and predicted that if they were deployed, the unit would suffer. He was incredibly frustrated when the predictions he had kept inside his head became true in combat. However, being a true professional, he only ever voiced his concerns to his platoon sergeant and platoon leader, never once spoke out negatively in a public way or to his subordinates, did everything he could to train his squad members effectively despite the terrible training plan, and gave his very best in carrying out all assigned orders (all of which were lawful orders BTW, although sometimes incompetent).

B Company redeployed from combat and Captain Smith took command while First Sergeant Rock took over as first sergeant.

Captain Smith and First Sergeant Rock then implemented an aggressive training plan focused on the unit’s mission essential tasks and the lessons learned from the prior deployment.

Sergeant Jones was overjoyed to see how effective the new training plan was. He knew that if they were deployed again, B Company would be far more effective and proficient. (That’s because Sergeant Jones was a true warrior who was very proficient in his tactical and technical skills.)

Sergeant Jones often let his squad members know how happy he was with B Company, the new training plan, Captain Smith, and First Sergeant Rock. In his on-base neighborhood and anytime he met NCOs from other companies, he would brag about how great B Company had become. Sergeant Jones was an unabashed, vocal champion of the new regime in the Company and the new training plan, and he would let anybody who would listen know his feelings.

Sure enough, a few months later B Company deployed to war again, and this time performed brilliantly, accomplishing all assigned missions with very few casualties.

On one patrol of Sergeant Jones’ squad, an embedded “military affairs correspondent” accompanied the squad. After a successful mission, the correspondent interviewed Sergeant Jones. Sergeant Jones said:

“Our unit has been very successful over here. We owe it all to Captain Jones and First Sergeant Rock. Their focus on mission essential tasks and lethality over stupid brown-nosing administrative BS is saving lives and helping to win this war. I cannot say enough good things about my chain of command—they are the best and have made all the difference in the world.”

The “war correspondent” then reported this in his major national periodical, repeating Sergeant Jones’ words verbatim, and questioning whether a sergeant E-5 should be so “political” and outspoken about his chain of command, and wondering if he should be punished under the UCMJ.

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Too simple of an analogy?

Nope.

Exactly on point.

I simply explained things in a way that even the warped minds of self-appointed “strategists” and “war correspondents” who never served can understand.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

I should not be amazed

But i am always struck by the sheer lust for power

Everyone knows up there

Everyone knows his “staff” has been running this office for years

McConnell like many of them should be at home hospice or long term care

That this goes on is amazing

Vote them all out

[Erica 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 @EricaRN4USA]

As a critical care nurse, looking at Senator Mitch McConnell’s situation through an ICU lens tells a very different story from the public updates.

Following the release of emergency audio detailing an unconscious person and active CPR for cardiac arrest at his residence on June 14, his staff issued a statement claiming he continues to improve and is working closely with his office. 🙄

However, anyone with extensive bedside experience knows that for an 84-year-old frail patient who has sustained an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest requiring full resuscitation, the idea that he is actively participating in daily Senate business is highly unlikely.

The brutal physical trauma of chest compressions combined with the high risk of acute neurological insult makes a return to a high-functioning baseline virtually impossible for someone with his preexisting vulnerabilities.

From my clinical perspective, the statistical chances of a full recovery are slim to none, serving as a stark reminder that political status cannot override physiological limits.

Who agrees that his constituents and the rest of America deserves the truth? 🤔
#CriticalCare #ICUnurse #ResuscitationReality #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcarePerspectives #AdvancedCarePlanning

[John Goss @johncgoss]

I’ve had enough of this shit

By now anyone that has a functioning brain knows this is against every document he signed and swore to

Closer to home for those who did not live through Vietnam
It’s the one I am closest to because I watched it through my Mom and Dad while Dad was deployed for 1 year initially in 1968 and dozens of arc light tours.

I have no doubt that Iraq and Afghanistan were worse
Because the lesson apparently was there is a dial on acceptable KIAs when there is more on the other side

All the OTHER men and women who have served through the same string of presidents and did their Duty!

If this dick was honorable he would have resigned and then did this without disclosing sensitive or secret info

I keep going back to my Dad.
And the men and women he fought beside.

One more thing;

If this guy was serious about calling out criminals and consequences?

He was standing in front of Congress!

Might be some fresh fraud there!

[John Goss @johncgoss]

I think you spelled performed wrong (*protest)

[Jason “Storm Chaser” Nelson @RealJasonNelson]

No, you don’t get to publicly protest in uniform while serving on active duty.

No, freedom of speech is not a thing in the military.

No, he wasn’t “forced” to follow those rules, he volunteered to follow those rules or volunteered to face the unique punishment proscribed.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

Watch your 6

[John Ringo SF Author @Jringo1508]

You need to more than courtmartial this person.

A board needs to go back over every OER he has issued. In most cases, if it's walk on water, toss them; if it's bad, upgrade them.

People like this (and Vindman) don't just poison the well for themselves, they push out the good officers and men and promote the useless.

Oh, and, yeah. Needs to go to Leavenworth.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

The media mafia is pitching this as a man against the machine

Unfortunately for this dipstick the Machine was the one he signed up for pledged allegiance to.
And other documents that are to draw the line CLEARLY about political expression

He signed them
This is the way it works in the Military.

Otherwise you will jeopardize the mission!

Find this fuckstick’s network

You don’t have to know what they said
You just need to know who they talked to

Squeeze them

[John Ringo SF Author @Jringo1508]

You need to more than courtmartial this person.

A board needs to go back over every OER he has issued. In most cases, if it's walk on water, toss them; if it's bad, upgrade them.

People like this (and Vindman) don't just poison the well for themselves, they push out the good officers and men and promote the useless.

Oh, and, yeah. Needs to go to Leavenworth.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

Apparently we do
Please see Barack Obama and crew

[Mike Nelson @mikenelson586]

There's a word for a flood of military personnel calling for the removal of political leadership.

And we don't fucking do that here.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

If this guy was serious he would have cited 535 members of congress

This is theatre of the absurd

[Sarrah Bellus @sarrah_bellus]

I don't believe people outside of the military understand how significant this is. He is willing to lose his entire future over this. That's bravery like we haven't seen in a long time.
🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[Kurt Schlichter @KurtSchlichter]

Tards of a feather tard together

[Buzz Patterson @BuzzPatterson]

They didn’t sub Michael in. 🤣🤣🤣

[SincerelyHeld @KacyJDixon]

Six years ago, today, I promoted to Major in the USAF. I didn’t know then it would be my final time taking this oath in uniform. I also didn’t know how brutally we would soon be tested on our conviction in swearing it.

We do have enemies. They are both foreign and domestic. And we will continue to support and defend the Constitution against them all. So help me God.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

He dishonored every Military member that have served under all Presidents who did their duty without making a circus out of it

[Brian 🇺🇸 @ammosexualguy]

What made him brave? He dishonored the Air Force. He dishonored his uniform. He dishonored all the men that hold that uniform sacred. Last but not least he dishonored every single American.

[Brian 🇺🇸 @ammosexualguy]

What made him brave? He dishonored the Air Force. He dishonored his uniform. He dishonored all the men that hold that uniform sacred. Last but not least he dishonored every single American.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

Pass the save act and fix birthright citizenship and you’ll see a turnout

[SheepDog Society LLC @SDSLLC_USA]

Low Republican voter turnout huh?

Don't blame the voters, blame the Republican Party politicians for NOT giving them a reason to get out and vote. Especially when they do NOTHING!

What have Republicans done in any of these 50 states for voters to turn out?

At least be honest about it. The Republican Party has spit in the faces of every single one of it's voters since the day that President Trump took office for his second term.

All that talk to get them elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024 and what have they done with the offices that we gave them?

SAVE Act? No! And the list goes on. Shill for them all you want, but the important issues are the reason why we elected them and they don't care about those issues.

The Republican Party has to start winning for the people or people won't turn out to vote.

[Anotherworriedmom 🇺🇸 @Anotherwor70978]

Repost this. Make it go viral.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

Millions of men and women have served in combat theatre under the weight of stupid decisions and rules inflicted from above and waited until they were out to say anything.

IF they ever complained

Fuck this loser

He should have resigned his commission

Then spoke his mind

He’s free to think what he wants and say

But not in a uniform

[R.C. Oberlender @OberlenderC]

He will get what he deserves. Those UCMJ violations will be a complete showstopper for him.

He showed commitment, not necessarily courage. Well, he's committed now. Incarcerated, I hope.

I served under Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. I despised both of them. But I followed orders to the best of my ability. THAT is what I committed to. That was the DUTY. The RESPONSIBILITY.

This slimeball should be stripped of his awards, his uniform and yes, even his dignity. He should wear prison coveralls and be sent to the federal prison just outside of Fort Leavenworth.

Duty. Honor. Country.

He failed.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

You don’t have free speech in your uniform

He broke military rules

He should gave resigned his commission and then did it

Hope that clears it up

[Maria Shriver @mariashriver]

People are traveling, gathering together, barbecuing, celebrating the 250th anniversary of this nation in various ways. And then we have this…

An American service member using his right to free speech, guaranteed in our nation’s constitution. A right given to all of us every day. Regardless of your political affiliation, read or watch Major Jason Watson’s full statement. It’s powerful. He has served and is serving. He is speaking up and out, and for that he was arrested.

Free speech, freedom of religion, a free press, the freedom to vote for who you choose, the freedom to love who you choose. These are all things we celebrate on our nation’s birthday. They are what makes us a democracy, among many other things. So as you gather, as you grill, as you plan your day, think of Major Watson, think of the freedoms you hold dear, and don’t just celebrate them, but make sure generations to come will have these rights as well! 🇺🇸

[US Oil & Gas Association @US_OGA]

The Washington Post clutches her pearls that smoke from the 250th fireworks display will cause "dangerous pollution" around the Mall.

WaPo, guess what....

Real Americans love that smell.

It's smells like ....

[John Reese - Person of Interest @Rickisback_ON_X]

CJ Roberts had no problem at all changing he wording in Obamacare from a "fine" which is what Obama called it, to A "tax" which allowed the bill to become law.
However, he had a big problem reading and understanding the words and their meaning in the 14th Amendment as they were written. So, in essence he changed the wording of he law to his liking.

[John Goss @johncgoss]

78 when New Yorkers are turning their AC off because of the outrageous energy prices that resulted from their FREE energy?

[End Wokeness @EndWokeness]

Mayor Mamdani: "Set you thermostats to 78 degrees to alleviate the stress on our grid"

The warmth of collectivism