Friendly Fire: The Nicest Name for the Worst Day
“Friendly fire” is a polite term for an ugly reality: sometimes your own side kills you—and the paperwork smooths it into “accident” so the truth doesn’t wreck careers.
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Illegal Orders, Fragging Fears, and Senator Mark Kelly’s Fantasy World
When a Senator Plays JAG on TV So Senator Mark Kelly pops up in a video and starts tossing around this phrase: “illegal orders.” The message is clear enough: if President Trump gives some order the Democrats don’t like, the military should feel perfectly free to ignore it. Applause from the panel, nods all around, … Read more