So today is Veterans Day. And while most of us spend it hanging with family, watching movies, walking the beach, sleeping late or (perhaps) working, it exists as a sacred reminder to honor those who have served the United States as members of the armed forces.
And … I dig it. I’ve always dug it. Though I’ve never worn the uniform, it’s obviously important to honor those who have, and especially those who have lost their lives defending this country’s independence.
Which is why this scene, from earlier today, is so sadly predictable …
In case you can’t tell, everything unfolds near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a remarkably sacred and important spot and Arlington National Cemetery’s most iconic setting. This, from the Arlington National Cemetery website …
The five people posing for photos atop the steps are:
• Chief of staff Ricky Buria.
• Deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver.
• Senior adviser Tami Radabaugh.
• Jennifer Hegseth, Pete Hegseth’s latest wife.
And, of course, Pete Hegseth, our cosplaying Secretary of War Defense Idiocy.
And as they laugh and joke and yuk it up, an on-duty sentinel from the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) interrupts, faces the group and yells, "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!"
It’s pathetic, sad, embarrassing and unprofessional behavior from the five dolts, but also unsurprising. These are amateur hacks, pretending to honor America while serving a president who draft dodged via fake bone spurs, then said POWs aren’t heroes—because heroes aren’t captured.
Lest you forget …
These people suck.
I can't wait until these absolute buffoons are relegated to the dustbin of history.
What is even more tragic is that 11 Democrats failed to show up for the Hegseth vote in Congress. Had they been there, we might be talking about the trial in the House and Senate. Instead, after a stunning blue tsunami, voters are left wondering what we voted for. We didn't vote for Democrats not showing up.