Summary

Bishop Garrison, a former Pentagon official who led a 2021 investigation into military extremism, warns that recent New Year’s Day attacks by military personnel highlight the ongoing threat of radicalization and distress in the armed forces.

Despite a report recommending counter-extremism measures, its policies were never implemented, facing backlash from right-wing figures, including Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth.

As Hegseth aims to dismantle counter-extremism programs, Garrison stresses the risks of neglecting the issue, citing cultural and mental health challenges within the military.

  • Makhno@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    No it’s not. Is your little brain thinking of Soviet-branded communism? Cause that’s not left-wing extremism lol

    The Red Army murdered every anarchist they could find

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      7 hours ago

      If “soviet-branded communism” isn’t left wing extremism, then what pray tell IS left wing extremism?