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> The government and military must be more forthcoming with information here. No, we do not need need social media arm chair quarterbacks dealing with national

by ProAm 4y ago

> The government and military must be more forthcoming with information here. No, we do not need need social media arm chair quarterbacks dealing with national defense based issues.... > Establish a single and authoritative line of communication. None of this affect most citizens they have no need to be informed unless necessary. > Failing to get ahead of the narrative gives the appearance of uncertainty and confusion. Politics in war time is always messy. Lets let them focus on the task at hand.

bboygravity 4y ago
> Politics in war time is always messy. Lets let them focus on the task at hand. Or: without "messy" politics (political censorship and manipulation of the people) you can't have wars.
- ProAm 4y ago
  In an ideal world absolutely. But war and violence is foundational bedrock of humanity, it will never go away.
  - tommica 4y ago
    In that case, maybe humans should go away then
ahtihn 4y ago
> None of this affect most citizens they have no need to be informed unless necessary. It's always necessary to keep citizens informed. The government and by extension the military exists to serve citizens.