Is it that the truth hits that hard or simply that some things are communicated in such a repulsive manner that no one wants to engage with the ugliness?
Call me brainwashed, but I voted for trump and support his cabinet choices even Hegseth. i also support Israel and the IDF, which puts women in combat. Because the IDF is successful and because I know a former Israeli who served in the IDF, and not because of kneejerk feminism, I also support women in combat. The caveat that they meet the physical objective standards sounds good to me, though.
I do believe it is important to avoid "knee-jerk feminism." I of course believe in equality. I also think we need to recognize that there are people, both women and men (though more often women due to statistically significant differences in the body types XX versus XY tends to bring about) that are simply not built for some jobs. I agree we should determine who can be in a role based on who can meet the standard.
Stupid question. Leave women alone. Study weak men and why they are afraid of strong women? They are the problem not the women. Strong men do not even ask that question. Get real.
That, I think, is really the problem: why, as a society, are we asking "should women be in..." questions? Would anyone ask "should men that are 5'6", 130 lbs, and can barely bench their own weight be in combat roles?" There are exceptionally strong men AND women, just as there are both men and women that aren't suited for some combat roles.
Jews? That's your answer. You NAZIs need to update your timeline. Idk. maybe try a different news feed, something unbiased, North Korea has a good line of fat fuck bullshit! I hear they have Red for a Russian sports report, Red, White and Blue for Orange Blobs in white houses. And then they have the Black and White that I lean towards, its the I want to control everyone, everywhere, everyday or I will kill you and everyone and everything you give a fuck about. See simple, black and white. MINE! ITS ALL MINE!!!
Great podcast / article! Many important points made and I couldn't agree more. In my own personal experience in combat tours, women had huge impacts from specialized support, to critical enabler functions and "actions on the objective". My experiences included conventional infantry task force battle space employment (dominance) to special operations missions. I'd offer a slightly different angle to the points made that the harder, more challenging and occasionally more consequential actions were with "the grunts". Obviously, SOF is selective and requires levels of performance and talent that few can attain. The "standard is the standard" and meeting and maintaining that to build the best teams to accomplish this difficult missions is paramount. Often, these missions are short duration and are well resourced. Conversely, conventional force combat operations are typically more sustained, longer in duration, not as well resourced, and require different types of endurance, fortitude and capability. In any case, in my experience, having female warfighters on the team was not only valuable but essential. My hope is that the incoming administration populates the leadership with the attitude and awareness to include all who meet the high standards required to build the best teams possible to win. Avoid politics and focus on readiness, capability and lethality. Thank you for a thoughtful and important essay, Joel!
Sure thing since some helicopter door gunners are female that career field needs you to be a killer as well as a good shot!
BTW there are a lot of warthog attack air plane pilots that are real killers too.
You females killers allow me to sleep soundly at night oh and BTW I’m an Air Force vet son of a USAF vet grandson of two WWII vets that went ashore on D-Day.
This is so incredibly a waste of time and degrading to us. Get educated about the standards of human soldiers. There are standards for every soldier before they are passed.
Do something that lifts everybody up how about stories of higher ranking women in service, interviewsoldiers how they saved lives etc. Talk about something that is factual and positive. BE ALL YOU CAN BE!
How is it okay for Hegseth to be confirmed to lead the Pentagon,a rapist,a cheater and a lot of ugly things,but it's not okay for Fani Willis to move forward with her case against the disgraceful small minded man and his lap dogs.I would like the Georgia appeal court to explain that.
Women have always been in combat, every war - they were never recognized. They were Flying war planes, shooting enemies and saving lives. Feeling like you are any more qualified because you have a dick shows lack of critical thought. Tell all the female vets without limbs and suffering with TBI that they are less than a swinging dick. The Lioness program should be called Momma Bear, because if you can unleash a females protective instinct, she fights to the death. Women have been fighting to their death in silence in this country for far too long. They deserve all the respect as every other war hero. The military needs to focus on individual intrinsic value and stop applying antiquated measures that do not promote everyone to their highest level of contribution. I support women in combat as I support any person who volunteers to fight on a front line for their country.
From National Geographic, June 2020 speaking about ancient burial grounds and women warriors, assumed by biased archaeologists at first to be men until DNA evidence confirmed that in fact they were women:
“In Greece, wives and daughters were usually kept indoors weaving and minding children. In contrast, the nomadic [Scythian] horsemen and women lived a rugged life in a harsh landscape. The tribes were always on the move, finding new pastures for horses, hunting, raiding, and battling hostile tribes. Every member, male and female, young and old, contributed to defending the group and ensuring survival. It was not only logical but necessary to train the girls as well as the boys to ride, shoot arrows, hunt, and fight. This lifestyle encouraged equality. For the nomads, the great equalizer for women was the crucial combination of horses with archery. Astride a fast horse, a woman with a bow is as deadly as a man.”
Yes, we do. I am a woman who honorably served. Anyone who supports Trumps picks are brainwashed and in a cult. Pete is a terrible choice.
Are those who voted for the drunken whore also in a cult?
The truth hits so hard not one of them can muster a reply 😆
Is it that the truth hits that hard or simply that some things are communicated in such a repulsive manner that no one wants to engage with the ugliness?
Call me brainwashed, but I voted for trump and support his cabinet choices even Hegseth. i also support Israel and the IDF, which puts women in combat. Because the IDF is successful and because I know a former Israeli who served in the IDF, and not because of kneejerk feminism, I also support women in combat. The caveat that they meet the physical objective standards sounds good to me, though.
I do believe it is important to avoid "knee-jerk feminism." I of course believe in equality. I also think we need to recognize that there are people, both women and men (though more often women due to statistically significant differences in the body types XX versus XY tends to bring about) that are simply not built for some jobs. I agree we should determine who can be in a role based on who can meet the standard.
I'm not going to respond the way I started to. Trump supporters are vile demons and a waste of time and space.
Stupid question. Leave women alone. Study weak men and why they are afraid of strong women? They are the problem not the women. Strong men do not even ask that question. Get real.
That, I think, is really the problem: why, as a society, are we asking "should women be in..." questions? Would anyone ask "should men that are 5'6", 130 lbs, and can barely bench their own weight be in combat roles?" There are exceptionally strong men AND women, just as there are both men and women that aren't suited for some combat roles.
YES, damn near every other Nation, have women in combat, we just have a misogynist government.
And here's a little bit extra; woman usually can handle pain better than most men.
Jews? That's your answer. You NAZIs need to update your timeline. Idk. maybe try a different news feed, something unbiased, North Korea has a good line of fat fuck bullshit! I hear they have Red for a Russian sports report, Red, White and Blue for Orange Blobs in white houses. And then they have the Black and White that I lean towards, its the I want to control everyone, everywhere, everyday or I will kill you and everyone and everything you give a fuck about. See simple, black and white. MINE! ITS ALL MINE!!!
Okay, simp 😂
Great podcast / article! Many important points made and I couldn't agree more. In my own personal experience in combat tours, women had huge impacts from specialized support, to critical enabler functions and "actions on the objective". My experiences included conventional infantry task force battle space employment (dominance) to special operations missions. I'd offer a slightly different angle to the points made that the harder, more challenging and occasionally more consequential actions were with "the grunts". Obviously, SOF is selective and requires levels of performance and talent that few can attain. The "standard is the standard" and meeting and maintaining that to build the best teams to accomplish this difficult missions is paramount. Often, these missions are short duration and are well resourced. Conversely, conventional force combat operations are typically more sustained, longer in duration, not as well resourced, and require different types of endurance, fortitude and capability. In any case, in my experience, having female warfighters on the team was not only valuable but essential. My hope is that the incoming administration populates the leadership with the attitude and awareness to include all who meet the high standards required to build the best teams possible to win. Avoid politics and focus on readiness, capability and lethality. Thank you for a thoughtful and important essay, Joel!
Thanks Craig!
Sure thing since some helicopter door gunners are female that career field needs you to be a killer as well as a good shot!
BTW there are a lot of warthog attack air plane pilots that are real killers too.
You females killers allow me to sleep soundly at night oh and BTW I’m an Air Force vet son of a USAF vet grandson of two WWII vets that went ashore on D-Day.
Ideally, no one “belongs” there. When is violence the best answer to our problems and disagreements?
I agree…armies all over the world have women. It’s pure misogyny.
This is so incredibly a waste of time and degrading to us. Get educated about the standards of human soldiers. There are standards for every soldier before they are passed.
Do something that lifts everybody up how about stories of higher ranking women in service, interviewsoldiers how they saved lives etc. Talk about something that is factual and positive. BE ALL YOU CAN BE!
How is it okay for Hegseth to be confirmed to lead the Pentagon,a rapist,a cheater and a lot of ugly things,but it's not okay for Fani Willis to move forward with her case against the disgraceful small minded man and his lap dogs.I would like the Georgia appeal court to explain that.
Women made the army meet its quota for 2024 because a lot of young men are not in shape enough to enter the military.
No
Should ground combat teams be a thing in 2025.
Women have always been in combat, every war - they were never recognized. They were Flying war planes, shooting enemies and saving lives. Feeling like you are any more qualified because you have a dick shows lack of critical thought. Tell all the female vets without limbs and suffering with TBI that they are less than a swinging dick. The Lioness program should be called Momma Bear, because if you can unleash a females protective instinct, she fights to the death. Women have been fighting to their death in silence in this country for far too long. They deserve all the respect as every other war hero. The military needs to focus on individual intrinsic value and stop applying antiquated measures that do not promote everyone to their highest level of contribution. I support women in combat as I support any person who volunteers to fight on a front line for their country.
YES, history shown they can do it! They are in most of the military realm and thinking otherwise is discriminatory a 100%
no, just no
From National Geographic, June 2020 speaking about ancient burial grounds and women warriors, assumed by biased archaeologists at first to be men until DNA evidence confirmed that in fact they were women:
“In Greece, wives and daughters were usually kept indoors weaving and minding children. In contrast, the nomadic [Scythian] horsemen and women lived a rugged life in a harsh landscape. The tribes were always on the move, finding new pastures for horses, hunting, raiding, and battling hostile tribes. Every member, male and female, young and old, contributed to defending the group and ensuring survival. It was not only logical but necessary to train the girls as well as the boys to ride, shoot arrows, hunt, and fight. This lifestyle encouraged equality. For the nomads, the great equalizer for women was the crucial combination of horses with archery. Astride a fast horse, a woman with a bow is as deadly as a man.”
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/fierce-amazons-more-than-myth-real?rid=0F6588893709648C035FCFA91F78D3BD&cmpid=org%3Dngp%3A%3Amc%3Dcrm-email%3A%3Asrc%3Dngp%3A%3Acmp%3Deditorial%3A%3Aadd%3DWeeklyEscape_20250122&loggedin=true&rnd=1737578428421