The Soapbox

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What's this?

Except for, you know, the facts

"“I know, I am certain, that President Trump did not intend to attack the Chinese. ... And it was my directed responsibility by the secretary to convey that intent to the Chinese,” Milley told the Senate Armed Services Committee. “My task at that time was to de-escalate. My message again was consistent: Stay calm, steady, and de-escalate. We are not going to attack you.”"

"In his most extensive comments to date on the matter, Milley said the calls on Oct. 30 and Jan. 8 were fully coordinated with the defense secretaries at the time as well as other U.S. national security agencies. And he said that such military-to-military communications are critical to prevent war between great powers that possess nuclear weapons."

But this involves farming out my views to the news (and Milley's own words to Congress) rather than late night tweets from Trump, so I'm sure you'll disregard it.

(In response to this post by Los Angeles Hoo)

Link: AP

Posted: 09/23/2023 at 7:27PM

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