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Swede

(39,554 posts)
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 12:44 PM 6 hrs ago

Tool's Maynard James Keenan shares statement of support for ex-classmate, ousted Army Chief of Staff

From his Instagram post: To be a West Point graduate and serve in our military. Focus, drive, a plan, and zero compromise. I, on the other hand, was one of the few with doubts and inner conflict.
So when my heart spoke louder than the outside influencers and I declined my appointment to West Point, most of those around me saw it as a huge mistake. But a handful were very supportive. They knew me well enough to respect that decision. One of those supportive classmates was my Cross Country teammate, Randy George.

If you’ve been wading through the flood of news lately, you may recognize that name. Randy went on to be a Four Star General and Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army. He was approaching his 40th year of service. I can’t even imagine how disappointed and upset he must feel for having been “asked” to retire early. So I’m just here to return that favor of support. We’re here for you, Randy. Might be time for a beer or three. See you soon.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWuXT3WDlXA/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=1ecc1587-c01c-42e3-85b7-96a87d941907

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Tool's Maynard James Keenan shares statement of support for ex-classmate, ousted Army Chief of Staff (Original Post) Swede 6 hrs ago OP
I'm 90% sure that the song Intolerance... ruet 6 hrs ago #1
Imagine working your way up to being a 4 star general, only to get fired by a Fox News host with a Nazi tattoo. Initech 6 hrs ago #2
What would happen if even one of the 33 generals that have been asked to "retire" refused? Instead of retiring they'd in2herbs 5 hrs ago #3

Initech

(108,823 posts)
2. Imagine working your way up to being a 4 star general, only to get fired by a Fox News host with a Nazi tattoo.
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 12:58 PM
6 hrs ago

Fuck this administration!

in2herbs

(4,413 posts)
3. What would happen if even one of the 33 generals that have been asked to "retire" refused? Instead of retiring they'd
Mon Apr 6, 2026, 01:25 PM
5 hrs ago

be fired? Doesn't the military have some sort of recourse for being fired without cause???

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