Officerrob
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Remember, this is "American Heroes" week, and there are trans people serving in the military...
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Trump: Trans Soldiers now barred from the military entirely
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BoogieWoogie
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FYI, there are around 15K transgender soldiers right now and around 134K trans veterans.
Yeah at this point I would advise people to stay away from the military. I'd be stunned if we make it to the next presidential election without getting sucked into a war (either with or without congressional approval).
I've kind of run out of things to say about Trump (and announcing going back on a changed military policy via *twitter*???), so I'll keep it brief:
Fuck Trump.
TheLostBigBoss
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what about people in the service all ready
what about people who need to re-up their contract
is this legal
does the POTUS have the power to unilaterally impose this restriction
are you a massive fucking cunt
who exactly did you talk to?
what about people who need to re-up their contract
is this legal
does the POTUS have the power to unilaterally impose this restriction
are you a massive fucking cunt
who exactly did you talk to?
T
Transhuman
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The T in LGBT stands for Trump
From what I understand, Obama decided to allow transgender individuals to serve openly last year (not sure if he signed an EO or how it works exactly), and it sounds like Trump is reversing that.
Is this Top Gun for the NES? Off topic, but oh my god this game.
On topic: I can't believe that he felt the need to announce this on Twitter.
Dubbedinenglish
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Not even. It's "get out" no asking or telling.
Linkstrikesback
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Not quite.
He doesn't care about anyone that doesn't have the last name "Trump". Albeit the level of hatred for everyone else does vary
LiquidSword
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I'm going to guess no one in the military knew anything about this and Trump didn't actually discuss this with anyone.
RumblingRosco
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Wait, Trump isn't actually supportive of LGBTQ rights? I never would have guessed...
shockthrill
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The Broken Ska Record
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Good goddamn. He needs to be ousted. Quickly.
ShadowSwordmaster
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The Pentagon was not informed about this.
I mean... some people feel the need to serve their country in spite of who happens to be president right now. That should be commended and the military should respectfully allow them to serve.
Wanting to protect the country you love doesn't need to equate to supporting the president.
balladofwindfishes
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Seems that way, based on the Pentagon. They had no idea he was making this announcement.
Psychoward
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I wonder what happens when shit gets even realer and he tries to throw his sons under the bus.
Imperfected
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This won't hold up. He could maybe get a very dicey push to deny transgender soldiers medical assistance with transitioning and coverage for related issues while serving or as veterans, and even that would be a fight, but a blanket bar to service just isn't going to pass muster.
Pai Pai Master
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Theres no way this is legal
Well, the healthcare "debate" in the Senate seems to be a shitshow, so it's up to his usual diversionary tactics to save the day with little transphobia and discrimination.
GitarooMan
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Transgender people who want to serve our country are a "burden" and "disruptive", tell us how you really feel. What a complete asshole.
Once again, a screenwriter would get laughed out of the room for proposing something as crazy as our current reality.
Maybe it'd fly for Arrested Development though.
CNNs @barbarastarrcnn reporter that Pentagon press staff caught off guard by this
Zeke Miller‏ (@ZekeJMiller) July 26, 2017
Zeke Miller‏ (@ZekeJMiller) July 26, 2017
Goose_Se7en
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Awww man. That's so bad, shucks.
Pattycakes
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TheCochese
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Alligatorjandro
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His twitters are an official statement
acheron_xl
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I'll take a military coup at this point. I don't fucking care.
Question: what's view of perception of his followers if stuff like this subsequently gets shot down?
Do they not see that and go about thinking "good on Trump" he got that done when in fact he didn't?
Do they see it get shoot down and think "at least he tried"?
It feels from outside US it's both of these with main issue being they just dumbly see him as doing good things instead of accepting he's a train wreck.
Do they not see that and go about thinking "good on Trump" he got that done when in fact he didn't?
Do they see it get shoot down and think "at least he tried"?
It feels from outside US it's both of these with main issue being they just dumbly see him as doing good things instead of accepting he's a train wreck.
wumster3000
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For the trans that didn't vote for Trump, I feel very bad for them. They are brave for being who they feel they identify with and more brave for wanting to fight for this fucked up country.
VeryGooster
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