The “milkshake” episode speaks against leftists joining the military.
This is counterproductive on so many levels: it’s ideologically and historically strange given the history of armed insurrections throughout the world, not just America, and it doesn’t make sense when you consider the role of the military in society. As a (non-combat) veteran, I saw Orwell’s take on leftist military structure at play in my experiences within the US Navy. While fear did keep some people “in line” the best leaders were the ones who lead from a position of respect and knowledge instead of a position of authority.
Also, far-right groups encourage people to join the military, so why shouldn’t the left?
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