So a few months ago, Pete "Bang, Poof, Ka-pow" Hegseth fired the universally admired US Army chief Gen. Randy George and replaced him with a 'yes man', Gen. Christopher LaNeve.

In a move usually seen when lesser persons replace great persons, the lesser person feels the need to put their mark on things, and it's always to the detriment of whatever business they're in.

LaNeve has now dissolved a unit Gen. George established focused on learning from the drone warfare taking place in Ukraine that has revolutionized how wars are fought.

Why? Well, LaNeve says he wants to focus on “back-to-basics”. Pure genius......

'New Drone Unit to Be Phased Out as Hegseth’s Army Pick Makes His Mark'

https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/new-drone-unit-to-be-phased-out-as-hegseths-army-pick-makes-his-mark-ff5f5fc8

https://archive.ph/XjkkN

"The Army took a major step to prepare for wars of the future in January when it established a new battalion in Europe to master the art of fighting with drones and ground robots.

The idea was to learn the lessons of the conflict in Ukraine that has been raging on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s doorstep and develop cutting-edge military systems and tactics to counter the Russian threat.

But the much touted drone assault battalion is being phased out."

There seems to be a concerted effort on the part of this administration to be as stupid as they possibly can, and they're having great success!

The latest is that, in addition to disbanding the unit in the US Army that knows the most about drone warfare they are now canceled plans to have senior Ukrainian officers share their experiences fighting Russians with the US military.

If you intentionally wanted to do as much damage as you could to the American military these would be the exact things you would be doing. This is more than just a result of having elected Stupid as president, this reeks of treason.

8 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

There seems to be a concerted effort on the part of this administration to be as stupid as they possibly can, and they're having great success!

The latest is that, in addition to disbanding the unit in the US Army that knows the most about drone warfare they are now canceled plans to have senior Ukrainian officers share their experiences fighting Russians with the US military.

If you intentionally wanted to do as much damage as you could to the American military these would be the exact things you would be doing. This is more than just a result of having elected Stupid as president, this reeks of treason.

It’s certainly a blunder on the administration’s part it’s the newest cost effective way to kill each other sad but true……soon we will have a congress that will have some leverage to force them to do the rite thing

Yes, let's hope trump's upcoming 2nd coup attempt is unsuccessful and the Dems take control of Congress (preferably both chambers).

They should then start impeaching Hegseth, Patel and Blanche for a start. But even if successful, enormous and lasting damage has already been done.

As former Congressman Kinzinger correctly points out, 200k drones is nothing. And if you wanna have the best drones, why the flying <deleted> did you cancel the only battalion in the US Army specifically set up to learn from the Ukrainian military and to develop new battlefield tactics??

Elect Stupid, expect stupidity.

Good to hear. This Ukrainian drone fetish is very cowardly and unmanly.

Let's see proper warriors fighting proper war, not to this video game crapola.

3 hours ago, BLMFem said:

Yes, let's hope trump's upcoming 2nd coup attempt is unsuccessful and the Dems take control of Congress (preferably both chambers).

They should then start impeaching Hegseth, Patel and Blanche for a start. But even if successful, enormous and lasting damage has already been done.

Wow you all are really spinning in the dark dust of confusion aren’t you.

4 minutes ago, khunJam said:

Wow you all are really spinning in the dark dust of confusion aren’t you.

duh. look at sources. a poster that doesnt live in reality quoting that great statesman adam kinzinger, neither of whom are privy to anything.

btw, i hear they are evaluating benelli drone guardians down at benning. cool shotguns.

Control first, results don’t matter

A pattern linked to narcissistic and authoritarian traits: control, dominance, status and appearing to win in the moment — even when the longer-term result is worse.

Drones
The Army is phasing out a unit created to learn from Ukraine’s drone war, just as drones are transforming modern warfare.
Outcome: The U.S. is less prepared for current and future wars.
Iran: Military strikes project strength but lack a durable political strategy.
Outcome: The conflict risks becoming more prolonged, costly, and destabilizing while the underlying problems remain unresolved.

Ukraine
Pressure is being put on Kyiv while Russia gets more room.
Outcome: Ukraine gets weaker, Russia gains ground, and the risk of a wider war grows.

Tariffs
Tariffs are used to show strength and leverage.
Outcome: Higher prices, weaker spending and slower growth.

Energy
Oil and coal are favored while clean energy is pushed back.
Outcome: The U.S. risks falling behind in the race for cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy.

Debt
U.S. debt keeps climbing while the political message remains one of strength and growth.
Outcome: Higher interest costs and fewer choices in the future.

The pattern

Control → dominance → optics → narrative

Results come second.

Look strong today — pay for it tomorrow.
Leave someone else to clean up the mess.

Psychology: https://dictionary.apa.org/authoritarian

Edited August 21Aug 21 by LosLobo

41 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

Good to hear. This Ukrainian drone fetish is very cowardly and unmanly.

Let's see proper warriors fighting proper war, not to this video game crapola.

Cam now your talking .

Let's go back to mounted horsemen and

..... er Cannon fodder !

22 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

duh. look at sources. a poster that doesnt live in reality quoting that great statesman adam kinzinger, neither of whom are privy to anything.

btw, i hear they are evaluating benelli drone guardians down at benning. cool shotguns.

Yeah, shotguns against drones. The skeet shooting world champion went up against FPV drones. The conditions were perfect, he knew they were coming and he knew where they were coming from. Even then he found it really hard and wasn't able to hit them all. But a random grunt will surely do much better, right?

What a shocker to see that "back to basics" means back to stupid.😂

1 hour ago, Jim Blue said:

Cam now your talking .

Let's go back to mounted horsemen and

..... er Cannon fodder !

That's what they got now, cannon fodder. Except now they kill children playing on the beach. With drones.

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

Yeah, shotguns against drones. The skeet shooting world champion went up against FPV drones. The conditions were perfect, he knew they were coming and he knew where they were coming from. Even then he found it really hard and wasn't able to hit them all. But a random grunt will surely do much better, right?

What a shocker to see that "back to basics" means back to stupid.😂

got it. your idea of military technological innovation and modern tactics and doctrine comes from you tube.

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

got it. your idea of military technological innovation and modern tactics and doctrine comes from you tube.

You're really running on fumes now, buddy, and it's just so sad to watch.🥲

53 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

You're really running on fumes now, buddy, and it's just so sad to watch.🥲

got it. you agree that you are ignorant, otherwise you would refute what i say

1 hour ago, Cameroni said:

That's what they got now, cannon fodder. Except now they kill children playing on the beach. With drones.

If you were in any way honest, you would admit that it hit that beach after being shot down. The beach was not the target.

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

got it. your idea of military technological innovation and modern tactics and doctrine comes from you tube.

We need a Doh! emoji, just for you.

42 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

If you were in any way honest, you would admit that it hit that beach after being shot down. The beach was not the target.

Only if you believe Ukrainian lies. In reality we know the Ukrainians were engaging in a campaign of terror in Russia. As the Guardian reported around the same time a restaurant in Moscow was targeted.

"Earlier, Russia blamed Ukraine for a bombing at a restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people, amid growing speculation that a senior Russian military commander was the intended target."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/03/russia-blames-ukraine-deadly-moscow-restaurant-bombing

Not the first time, as we all recall Ukraine incompetently killed the daughter of a prominent critic of Ukraine in a botched terror assassination.

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

You're really running on fumes now, buddy, and it's just so sad to watch.🥲

And we all know what kind of fumes it are

12 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

In reality we know the Ukrainians were engaging in a campaign of terror in Russia.

Was this before or after Russia Invaded Ukraine. I will admit I don't follow the war.

16 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Was this before or after Russia Invaded Ukraine. I will admit I don't follow the war.

A war does not justify killing the daughter of a journalist, or killing a child playing on a beach.

Edited August 21Aug 21 by Cameroni

Just out of curiosity, who's the pivot man here?

15 hours ago, Cameroni said:

Good to hear. This Ukrainian drone fetish is very cowardly and unmanly.

Let's see proper warriors fighting proper war, not to this video game crapola.

Your proper warriors (were you ever one?) are having some problems fighting their proper war since the Iranian video game crapola rather trashed their logistic base!

I am not a logistician (simple artillery man I was) but I can't help wonder about establishing ones logistical base adjacent to ones enemy, and then establishing a blockade between ones fleet and the remains of that logistic base!

Still not a problem once the testosterone supplements kick in eh?

14 minutes ago, JAG said:

Still not a problem once the testosterone supplements kick in eh?

High testosterone levels do not always go hand in hand with high intelligence...

There's some military types on the YouTubes 'splaining why the change in direction isn't what the MSM is reporting. They're not stopping drone production, just steering it in a more effective direction.

Not coming from a military background, I don't claim to know. Just that the MSM are a pack of liars.

56 minutes ago, JAG said:

Your proper warriors (were you ever one?) are having some problems fighting their proper war since the Iranian video game crapola rather trashed their logistic base!

I am not a logistician (simple artillery man I was) but I can't help wonder about establishing ones logistical base adjacent to ones enemy, and then establishing a blockade between ones fleet and the remains of that logistic base!

Still not a problem once the testosterone supplements kick in eh?

Sadly when I was drafted in the army as a young athlete my father personally intervened and contacted the military commander to rescind my military draft, thus my only military experience is the excellent DMZ simulation which is close enough I am sure you will agree, as a former military man.

Granted the Russian forces have made some minor errors, but they learn quickly. They're excellent chess player, as we all know. I gather they got revenge for the beach drone attack this morning.

11 hours ago, Cameroni said:

A war does not justify killing the daughter of a journalist, or killing a child playing on a beach.

Or 180 young girls in a school some where?

1 hour ago, Cameroni said:

Sadly when I was drafted in the army as a young athlete my father personally intervened and contacted the military commander to rescind my military draft, thus my only military experience is the excellent DMZ simulation which is close enough I am sure you will agree, as a former military man.

I couldn't say. Having seen the chaos, filth, terror and horror of a couple of wars I have never felt the desire to computer game one. I doubt somehow it even comes close!

No training, no exercises and certainly no computer games even come close.

Now here is a thought, forbear from passing judgement about the "cowardly and unmanly" behaviour of others, and enthusing about "proper warriors fighting proper wars" until you have been in one?

15 hours ago, Cameroni said:

Only if you believe Ukrainian lies. In reality we know the Ukrainians were engaging in a campaign of terror in Russia. As the Guardian reported around the same time a restaurant in Moscow was targeted.

"Earlier, Russia blamed Ukraine for a bombing at a restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people, amid growing speculation that a senior Russian military commander was the intended target."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/03/russia-blames-ukraine-deadly-moscow-restaurant-bombing

Not the first time, as we all recall Ukraine incompetently killed the daughter of a prominent critic of Ukraine in a botched terror assassination.

I note that you didn't provide a rebuttal to the beach incident. Moscow incident targetted military figures.

17 hours ago, BLMFem said:

You're really running on fumes now, buddy, and it's just so sad to watch.🥲

O I dono I find his hysterics kinda funny 😄