Close Reading

My dude you just said that health care is never discussed in american politics. \n\nAlso, all these people saying that health care in Canada takes years and years for things that take weeks in the US are typically full of it. Yeah. Some provinces that shall remain nameless like to break contracts with health care professionals, resulting in shortages of certain types of workers. \n\nI live in remote northish parts of my province (not NWT, Yukon, or Nunavut), and 6 years ago I was diagnosed w/ lymphoma. They had me set up to do chemotherapy treatment within 2 weeks. They wanted me to start that weekend, but I needed the time to put my work in order for me to be gone for an extended period, get applications set up for EI/Healthcare claims, and figure out who in my family I wanted to share the information with. \n\nIn Canada you end up waiting for elective surgeries and treatments, because they aren't critical by virtue of being elective. That's about it. If you need an elective and have 10K in your pocket not doing anything, go ahead and go to the states.

Trump wants the country to be majority white, not fake white like latins, lite Indians etc. Anglo Saxton white.other than white people he wants it to contain only former slaves, and few few few others

He is deporting ANY illegal person…. Why people want to make it about race or culture ???????

Kind of out of touch with reality. In the next decade there’s gonna be people transferring into Furrys. Trans are going to be nothing in comparison. We should let anyone do whatever we want that’s what being an American should be being free. If you wanna go serve the country you should be able to go. Serve the country as long as you fit enough to do it and mentally able to do it.

Why does America want these animals. They can't even behave like decent people.

Pete is against trans people. I feel there great people also who want to work for a drunk and a wife beater. The recruitment numbers will crash because of Pete

AM GONNA MAKE IT SIMPLE FOR DEMS TO UNDERSTAND. LGBTQ PEOPLE ACCOUNT FOR LESS THAN 1 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION HOW CAN THAT 1 PERCENT GET YOU A WIN IN AN ELECTION. PEOPLE DONT WANT THIS SHIT IN THEIR LIVES AND DONT WANT THEIR KIDS LEARNING THIS IT WILL NEVER WORK. JUST PUTTING THIS ON YOUR SHOW YOU HAVE LOST MORE OF THE 99PERCENT OF THE POPULATION OF VIEWERS. THE DEMS HAVE BEEN INFILTRATED AND NOW HAVE PEOPLE RUNNING YOUR SHOW THAT SUPPORT THIS CRAP. YOUS WONT WIN ANOTHER ELECTION FOR A HUNDRED YEARS TILL YOUS GET RID OF THIS CRAP.

they didnt want black people serving, women, gay ppl, and now trans ppl. this doesnt help anyone. this doesnt make groceries affordable. all this does is make weirdos on the internet happy.

Good ole Ignorance. ? The BASE of the Republican Party. This ALL WOULD HAVE BEEN SOLVED IF THE LYING REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS WOULD HAVE SIGNED THE BORDER BILL !!! What kind of Suckers believe a PARTY that just LIES to them EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE WEEK. ? Republicans can say ANYTHING THEY WANT about a video, but REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS ARE THE REASON THIS IS HAPPENING !!! They are LYING to your FACES PEOPLE. WAKE UP OR THEY’RE ABOUT TO STEAL EVERYTHING FROM YOU REPUBLICAN VOTERS !! You’ve ALL been WARNED !! Your Republican Lawmakers are about to DESTROY THIS COUNTRY AND ROB ALL THE GOLD IN FORT KNOX !!! Among other things !!!

While I don’t agree with anyone entering the US illegally, those that are saying “fix your own country” is easier said than done, my response to that is “why don’t you fix the things you hate or complain about throughout your life”? Don’t worry I’ll wait ?\n\nA lot of these people are broke, have little to no education (partly because they were broke), and can barely make money to feed themselves. None of us get to write a wishlist as to where we are born or who our parents are. This is just part of an unfortunate circumstance. \n\nNow if you’re a criminal and want to commit crimes in the US, you don’t deserve anything in life.

I wish the Dems would realize that illegal entry cannot stand. Trump needs to make a decree that makes it impossible to get anything from any level of government. That would stop the flow immediately. Most of these aren't people working toward a goal, they just want to escape their impoverished country. Stay in your own countries, stop voting in Socialists, and make your governments responsive to the common good. You can have what America represents to you with some work.

What does someone's genitals have to do with their ability to serve? Both men & women are able to serve. Why are trans people considered less than human? \n\nI don't understand why anyone would want to change their sex. It makes no sense to me. It's also not my business to judge any other person. They're not breaking the law or hurting anyone.

Soldier not cookie cutter. If they from out of town, watch a movie, some might ask for possible military discount, some will not. My cousin, who a Marine, not into what he call 'he/she.' But. Maybe he no think Navy Cmdr. Shilling, 'cookie cutter' trans. A military, can find a place for everyone, like IDF find place for female tank brigade, kill 100 Hamas Oct 7, no casualty of their own. IDF kick our ass in conventional war, cuz 'warrior' interwoven way of life for Israeli. When we like, only so and so can defend our nation, like Shilling say, it will leave 'holes' in the armed forces. Some people like her, irreplaceable. Anyone, who speak civilly with Collins, no interrupt, compulsively, like all manner of powerful male who interviewed by her, not a male. The 'not knowing' to Congressman, the main issue he have. She a female? She not a female? In spirituality, 'not knowing,' as in experience of WHO you are, is where you want to be. Something 'known' and it time to move on. It like ask decorated Congressman about eye patch. Who dumb enough talk about something, not gonna get better?

Are these the people we want to come in our country?

This are not Mexican people but they still want us out .....

Knee surgery comparison is a poor comparison. You chose self inflicted medical down time. The individual requiring knee surgery did not. You took down time because changing your gender identity was something you felt you needed, which isn't putting the service of your country first. I don't choose myself over my people - period. I don't believe that is the merit of a good leader. I don't believe the excellence in your skill set comes from an inability to establish personally what gender you want to be. Results in combat and protecting what's right in the air and on the battlefield have little to do with wanting to be a woman or a man. Get the job done, be a silent operator. It seems to me, that you care more about your gender than you do about your service to your country. I hope in the end, you get everything your heart desires. I truly do. But I hope you recognise that the world isn't fair. I don't think this piece by CNN is more important than covering what's going on in the lives of those suffering that need the air time more than this individual. Further more, the reporter - she just looks like an angry woman who isn't getting what she wants. She doesn't appear to be unbiased at all. It's not a good reflection for the CNN. I think fair reporting is fair, I also believe one should come across as unbiased when reporting fairly, here the reporter has failed to do so in my opinion. Out

This is a direct message to the German People. \nI say this as a working-class Englishman. \nYou have paid your debt enough with your liberal bullying governments since WW2 \nYou are a proud race and a hard working one. \nIf you reject multiculturalism there is no need to be ashamed of your choice. \nWe working-class Brits have and want nothing to do with our liberal establishment. \nSO..My point is... '' We are in the same situation as you. Don't be fooled.'' \nHere is the Kicker. In 30 years time they will be the majority in my land. \nClose your eyes, and imagine what these people are capable of doing. \nThe very very sad thing here, is that we were the 99% Indigenous population of this great Land in 1948. \n Sadly the 1% Globalist Bilderberg liberal elite brought these people here without even asking us !! Imagine the sheer vulgarity of it all. \nTo this very day, they show us absolutely no sign of respect whatsoever.

Thanks to Biden who wanted to take this country down that’s how all these trans people moved up. They can’t serve. CNN is a disgrace

If you hate people who happen to be transgender, wouldn’t you want them to risk their lives for your safety?

If anyone has seen a trans person who is going through any psychological stress or issues, you know that they can be some of the most viable and erratic people. You certainly would not want to give them an M4 rifle or anything of the sort. the fact is, they were given a slew of dangerous chemicals to try and let their bodies mimic being another gender. But they never were another gender and their psyche starts to scream out against themselves.

We the people dont want sick minded fools

Who paid for the pee pee to get cut off??? Tax dollars should not be spent on people wanting to get a pee pee installed or a pee pee removed

Thank you president trump for protecting the USA and its people from those 10 years ago on lists of mentally challenged disturbed unfit individuals who think being a woman or being a man is a feeling a costume you can wear and force others to participate in the delusion the democrats lost the elections and somehow want the newly elected president to implement their agenda ITS OVER respect the voters you lost will the media stop the propaganda

Trumps whole thing is who can he discriminate against that many people are still prejudice against too. Trans people weren’t doing a thing to anyone in military. He just wanted to be cruel.

People mad that we are going to tariff (tax) other countries who benefit from doing business with the U.S. but okay with the government placing tarrifs on our own peoples income for working and contributing to the local economy through commerce. Tariffs seem more fair. At least if they want to reduce the spending they do less business with the U.S. we have to work for an income to even live here. We have zero choice about income tax and in fact, can be jailed for being unable to pay it.

This is the Military, a lethal fighting force to protect your country and for war. There is no place in the military for these types of people and or behaviors. There is no place for specific gender flags and all this crap in what is meant to be the most lethal fighting force on the planet. It has no place at all within the walls of the military, and you do not want other countries to see you as weak, because it upsets these types of people who have spread like ants since dumb joe ruined the country over the last 4 yrs.

I guarantee most people have met a transgender and didn't even know it. I took a course at work and both instructors had transition from female to male. You would never know unless they told you. Im not sure why people want to fight people being who they want to be. They don't impact anyone eles and just want to live their lives. Stupid how Republicans have made this an issue. What about guns that are killing people every day?? What a waste of time going after trans people like they are killing people or something.

They want women out too. Then gays, then who knows. None of it affects anyone but the people involved, and it is none of our business. As long as they do their jobs, I do not care who or what they are. The church and white nationalists are the problem, and that is all of our business. Get them out and let the rest of us live in peace and equality.

We don't need delusional people in the military. Go be delusional all you want in civilian life.

Go ahead and protest. Just more disruption on top of disruption. The US does not have a responsibility to support every abnormalty just the way you want. All you have to do is get a haircut and check the box that says male. Constrain your sexuality to the bedroom. Do not make it an issue for normal people.

Your average soldier is not going to respect a leader or want to follow a leader who used to be a man and is now a woman and Vice, versa! I agree with Trump and Crenshaw even though I don't Crenshaw. There is no room in the military for this BS. I served 10 years and this BS is nothing more than a huge distraction. You have people who were going in just to get the operations. They spend 4 years in the military changing gender on tax payers dime. Out of the whole 4 years they may be deployable for about 6 months and that ain't all at the same time. When I was in this stuff was not an issue! They were not allowed to join and neither were gays.\n\n Think about it everyone is so bent out of shape over sexual assault well if you take a couple of gay guys and put them in an infantry unit they are going to look at all those men the same way a straight guy would look at all the girls if he was dropped off in an all girls collage. Nothing but problems and issues the military doesn't need!!! Seen it first hand back then when it was not allowed. Incase no one noticed military recruitment is down to dangerous levels! Doesn't anyone wonder why??? This post is why. No one wants to be part of a wishy washy military. It's to easy to get hurt or killed when things are running normal! Throw all the gay and trans BS in there and it just F**ks up everything!\n\nSo for 4 years they are almost always on lite duty, they are getting paid and getting the operations then at the end of their enlistment they walk out of the military the opposite sex they came in with and the American taxpayer is hundreds of thousands of dollars down for every one of these fools!!! This is what the democrats did!!! Join the Army and change your sex on us!!!\nNo place in the military for these fools. I feel that anyone who wants to change their sex is mentally ill!!! I have no desire to change into a woman and if I did I would think something was wrong with me and go get help!!!

Why do people care if they want to serve give everyone the chance it is patriotism more than what can be said of the current president who never served in the military

Aside from their physical medical needs and hygiene problems these people got mental problems , their inability to accept reality is normally just tip of iceberg . If i'm in the trenches of war i don''t want to depend on them and frankly they don't want to depend on me cause of that . Also women don't need to be in trenches either . It severely idegrades the reasons a man fights in 1st place and is more mentally damaging , disheartening , demoralizing . Could be reasons for many lost battles in next real war .

All of those who said pull them out of the Army ,Navy, Marines, whatever are you going to want to go in there place, he did say he's going to build the Army up, that means he's going to start drafting people in the army.

I have Indian friends who support these rejections, as they themselves admit that Indian people often lack discipline and proper manners when travelling abroad. They criticise India for its poor reputation, blaming the behaviour of its citizens. They understand why some countries no longer want to accept more Indians, as they do not want to import poor behaviour or unhygienic practices that conflict with local social norms. The reality is that the Western world is changing and, at last, becoming less politically correct. The next country likely to face scrutiny will be Pakistan, due to the violence associated with its citizens. You may call us racist, xenophobic, or worse, but Westerners no longer care. We want cleanliness, security, and respectful social behaviour in our communities. If you don't want to adhere to these norms and values, then FUCK OFF!

Military leader needs to meet his people where they are? Thats like the fire chief saying people want someone who looks like them to pull them out of burning building…

I'm no Trump supporter whatsoever I honestly think the man is Despicable but what Democrats need to realize is this was one of the main reasons they lost the election there's a lot of people that just don't agree with trans or lgbtq plus issues they don't they don't say anything because they don't want to lose their jobs or be ostracized but to be honest most people don't agree with this stuff

If someone wants to pretend to be a woman then that's their business. But they should NOT expect other people to pretend along with them. I won't be playing along with them.

It seems to me all the resistance and cruelty to transgender people comes from a lack of grit and ability to see and acknowledge difference. It's not strength to reject difference, it's weakness. It's simply people chosing to judge something they do not want to understand. And what's sad, is this movement is threatening to turn back the cultural clock to a time where fundamentalism and black and white thinking rules -its sad times indeed. I'm a veteran btw.

Navy commander you were born a man i don't care how much you want to be a woman that's what's wrong with this world today people wanna be more than God.

Why the fuck is he addressing all these things that nobody cares about instead of the shit that all effects us like our fucked up health care system. Who cares if they want to serve, as long as they pass the standard exams who cares?! There are so few actually trans people, why is this even a focus? People are so dumb to actually want to stop willing civilians from serving

I wonder who paid for her transition? oh wait that would be our tax dollars! People wanting to be in military are being rejected for various health issues. Can't go to battle on the front line in some other Country when you require medication on a regular basis, it may not be available for weeks or even months. So do we pull people off the battle field and send them home because for whatever reason they can't get their meds? That's why it isn't acceptable

I support Trans people doing what they want, but the military is not the environment to project your sexual identity. Yes, there are some Transgender people who are very capable of performing in the military, but some of the behaviors that are normal in the LGBTQ community are not normal to the heteronormative United States military.\n\nThe U.S military focuses on optimization, and they already have a resourceful system. They don't want to alter what's already proficient. That's mostly why they don't accept Trangender ideologies. ?

Theyre at low levels of recruitment because people dont want to be part of something embarrassing! Its embarrassing that America EVER accepted that men could become women or vice versa. It makes YOU look like your delusional too if you willingly become part of something so dysfunctional. The recruitment levels are ALREADY rising since Trump took office. Mention that on air!

Democrats got rid of don't ask don't tell because they wanted to promote this stuff. We have to have discussions about people's fantasies like a bunch of freaks instead of don't talk about it and don't tell. Drag queen shows in the military. Rainbow flags in the military. What a freaking mess. It's finally getting cleaned up and put back in order. The military is for fighting not a stage for your agenda

Was all 20 years of “her” service as a transgender, if not, then her case has no ground to stand on, because its even worse for the soldiers around “her” to have to deal with that shit. No place for transgenders in the military, cause now they’re asking to be included, next they’ll be crying about their own toilettes and barracks and everything else. All soldiers left their life behind to be part of the military, and they wanna allow this. Dont care how good they are suppose to be, they are a distraction, and the military is the last place you want people distracted. They dont have so many transgender troops that it will take decades to fill their place, STOP WITH THE BS. 1 person being successful, mainly because of what they did before the transition, does not make “her” proof that its not a problem. Thats like in the middle of corona and i stand there and say “corona isnt a problem look at me, im healthy” while other people are dying. 1 person can equal proof or can equal an anomaly. Espically since most of “her” success came before the mental illness.

I don't want my medical wasted on people that aren't actually mine.

There are immigrant advocates in America that lie and make money out of them,thats why this people want to America.

Biden/Harris has given these people the idea that they have a right to come here any way they want to. Thank god for TRUMP.

It is truly sad that there is no common sense amongst people of other nations we defeated one of the greatest empires of the world To win our freedom I don't understand why they can't simply defeat Current government in place in their own nation if they want freedom so bad