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MicroWave@lemmy.world to politics @lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago

Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’

www.theguardian.com

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Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’

www.theguardian.com

MicroWave@lemmy.world to politics @lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago
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Amid latest extraordinary attack on diversity, US defense secretary also suggests military is retaining service personnel at ‘record’ rates
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    What a small and cowardly little man.

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      It’s gotta be a penis thing right? I mean alcohol doesn’t make him that insecure?

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        I’m pretty sure he’s an actual man.

        EDIT: Wow. People here REALLY don’t understand the misdirect, so let me explain- the response was suggesting it was the penis, I responded with a joke assuming that he was being called an actual penis.

        Ffs….

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          They meant he’s small down there

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            I know. Took the opportunity to make a misdirect joke.

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              Even explained, it was terrible.

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                Want your money back?

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          Transphobic dog whistle detected, trans men are actual men.

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            Or maybe it was a fucking misdirect joke that you didn’t get?

            Hint: it has absolutely nothing to do with trans men.

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              What the hell is a “Misdirect” joke?

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                The response was assuming it was about his dick, I joked from the perspective that he was saying he wa an ACTUAL dick.

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              You can tell by the way you have to explain and defend it that it’s funny

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                How much did you pay to get in? I’ll gladly refund your admission price.

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                  Oh, you poor thing. That’s embarrassing, I didn’t realize you actually think you’re funny.

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                    So, nothing? Okay then. Stop complaining.

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