SHOCK MOMENT: Anti-DEI Witness Sounds Off After Fiery Clash With Jamie Raskin

At yesterday's House Oversight Committee hearing, Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier (Ret.) sounded off on DEI and wokeness after a brutal exchange with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) about the renaming of bases.
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[@LadyGrace67]

The fact that this conversation even needs to be had is frightening!

[@eniselmenic5056]

good thing you have a safe space to go to

[@hoyj4111]

@@eniselmenic5056you would know about safe space, wouldn’t you.

[@eniselmenic5056]

@@hoyj4111 you bet slowmo...I do have ears and a brain...

[@hoyj4111]

@@eniselmenic5056 do you now, corky? Doesn’t seem like you do 😂

[@SamtheIrishexan]

Marxist revolution afoot. Its only just coming out for what it is. Vote Trump and America First only. It will take a decade or more to fix the venom they injected.

[@MITWRONGME]

Mic drop. Former Marine here. Lethality, ability to follow orders, dedication to duty and honor is what we need . Not victims.....

[@D34DH34D4LYF]

Only some orders, apparently

[@Mary-tj5qx]

@@D34DH34D4LYF Brilliant!

[@sotthapana]

DEI is in no way interfering with the lethality of the US military. It's interfering with the bigotry of the US military. It's challenging people to accept others who they normally bully and exclude. It's about growing the F up... And recruitment numbers are way down. DEI is absolutely necessary to support the new recruits who are needed!

[@MITWRONGME]

@sotthapana obviously you were not in the military. There is no color, only green and dark green. Hell, all my DIs were minorities. It was and is a diverse fighting force. I was in 99 to 06, all walks of life in my unit... so what DOES enforcing DEI have anything to do with making sure our boys can put rounds down range and on target? I'm cuban/Japanese. Had every South American race, black, Armenian, white, and Asian...... and women (crew chiefs so combat rolls). Yeah, we need FORCED DEI... sell out more to Marxist ideas

[@sotthapana]

@@MITWRONGME Perhaps you're a great soldier, but it doesn't sound like you know anything about DEI at all, buddy. DEI means more recruits who can naturally express their talents in a supportive environment. Marginalized people need more supports like this... It will increase lethality by ensureing the military has the staff it needs. It has nothing to do with meritless promotions.... That's simply corruption.

[@shadowscreamer1]

9:20 lol “so don’t BS me”! Finally a vet that really calls these clowns out

[@robinlloyd3584]

👊🇺🇲

[@herbroberts8483]

Biden is turning our military into a shit show.

[@MR-zf2di]

potty mouth for 10 bonus points. How about using language that is appropriate during a formal business meeting in the people’s house? it’s not karaoke night at Hooter’s. Get a decent haircut and cut back on the Armor All.

[@deathmauler181]

​@@MR-zf2dihonesty is q problem to you ? With honest language

[@bobklahn42]

If he had responded that way while he was in the military he would not have been in the military very long.

[@desi4227]

I stand with this Lt. Colonel❤️☮️🇺🇸

[@RDan1982]

I'm so tired of Jamie Rascal. He's the epitome of a slimy attorney.

[@forquer73]

I served from 92 to 2000. I served with a very diverse group of soldiers and we didn’t care about anyone’s race or anything else. As long as you could do your job and you were a good soldier was all that mattered.

[@ASSASIN7-sd5sr]

thats what Raskin is arguing for bro

[@crct2004]

Thank you.

[@carolmcln5028]

@@ASSASIN7-sd5srNo, he’s not. He’s arguing for race quotas, gender quotas, etc. that’s what DEI is.

[@caliindoor]

@@carolmcln5028 No... He's not.

[@michaelblaine6494]

That’s how it should be. Thanks for your service(why have people stopped saying that?)

[@americanpatriot7247]

Lt.Col. Lohmeier - He speaks 100% hard truth!! I love this dude!!!! I imagine he was a great leader and our military is less, now, that the cowards have kicked him out, and others like him. He is the perfect example of what our military needs and what they don't want. He can't be controlled or forced to work against the U.S. He knows right from wrong; he knows integrity. Respect!!

[@djusmc4764]

That’s why they have to get rid of good people,all part of the plan.

[@crubin64]

absolute truth when he says, you never served you dont know what your talking about here. How many times have I and fellow Vets thought that very same thing. Politicians truly must believe they know everything

[@TIREDOFEVIL]

Take DEI and stick it where the sun doesn't shine, we want quality of our men and women in the military, not the latest and greatest fad.

[@kathyd9324]

How does diversity, equity or inclusion interfer?

[@TIREDOFEVIL]

@@kathyd9324 Are you living in an alternate universe, in what successful organization do you promote less qualified people into positions of power, other than our government. As I spent over 20 years in the military, merit counted, performance mattered, not what your skin color was, you kept your sexual preferences to yourself or what sex you were, simple enough?.

[@blaumausfrau]

Jamey so it’s women’s reproductive healthcare when the babies born and you can murder it after it’s out of the womb is that what you think is that woman’s reproductive healthcare to you because that sounds like murder to me and a lot of other Americans you need to interview some more people

[@gaiagoddess8009]

That's what DEI is, dingus.

[@gaiagoddess8009]

@@TIREDOFEVIL -Yo don't know what DEI is, OF.

[@Kurteous100]

“Most people in this room don’t know what they are talking about” that says it all about the United States Government.

[@tjkaczynski5896]

Most Politicians in that room only know how to line their pockets and that's it!

[@artcook1976]

Amen to the truth 🙏 but the sheep don't see it 😊

[@timhuffmaster3588]

@@artcook1976 By sheep do you mean the democrats or followers of the Combover Caligula?

[@artcook1976]

@@timhuffmaster3588 both

[@icemachine79]

@@artcook1976 They are not equal, and the idea that they are only helps one side.

[@thepcal9654]

Anytime, Raskin opens his mouth, you know some dumb crap is going to come out.

[@roxiecariere5713]

🤮🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥

[@stevierubalcava5924]

You misspelled Comer Pyle

[@briansutliff6898]

And out and out lies

[@frankjhonson2345]

His mouth needs a good old fashioned adjustent😊🎉

[@mostthoughtprovoking1494]

That would be Waskuwee Waskins who's continual baiting rhetoric and loaded questions are par for the Left. Must be he is their golden child. Like the series, "The Color Orange is the New Black", "No One F's with Cancer!" SO he is allowed to say and run interference for his teammates.

[@billanderson2217]

Jamie is in full panic mode seeing the witnesses see thru his twisted scheming lies. 😂

[@PD-we8vf]

He’s afraid we know what the baal worshipers are up to.

[@MR-zf2di]

baal? really? use the dungeons and dragons nonsense in another forum.,

[@rass6445]

Lt Col Lohmeier .. here , here , you are an excellent spokesman !!!thank you for having the courage to speak up !!

[@dancingpinata9488]

Pls run for the Senate.

[@kevinoreilly4172]

This is why we need term limits. Career politicians suck on both sides.

[@Stratster68]

Well I agree whole heartedly with that-But it will NEVER happen. They are ones who vote on this.

[@ewokninja123]

Term limits are a cop out.

[@floydholder597]

Bigly too!

[@zazzyz4558]

Particularly on the disgusting Raskin side, I’d say.

[@OCgraftedin77]

We need a nation wide petition so the people can decide the term limit issue!

[@marilynnh965]

Yes, yes, yes! Col. Lohmeier I am so impressed with you and your testimony. Your strong presence in front of congress is so necessary. Thank you. I agree with everything you said.

[@ElleryOmur]

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Unfortunately, today, we are being asked more than ever to make policy, business, and hiring decisions on the basis of a person's skin color, rather than the content of their character.

[@Aeroldoth3]

In case you missed it, the entire history of this country has been people being DENIED things based SOLELY on their skin color, or orientation, or sex. Countless laws, policies and even the Constitution have legalized and required discrimination against certain demos. It's whyyyy... MLK saidd... in the part you quotedddd.... that he dreams of a day when people will be judged by their character. When people CONTINUE to want legal discrimination against gays and blacks and others, that dream is not close to reality. Instead of complaining about policies attempting to address the national, systemic historic discrimination against minorities, perhaps complain about the people demanding the "need" to oppress.

[@MR-zf2di]

listen to the whole speech, not just the Cliff Notes version

[@HughMorristheJoker]

So are you saying if you listen to the whole speech he contradicts this?

[@williamsentell]

This Lt. Col is speaking FACTS!!!! As a black man serving; I approve this message!!!

[@SamtheIrishexan]

Yeah maybe its because I am old but when i served back in the 2010s if you were a racist you wouldnt make it through boot camp. If you did you sure as heck wouldnt make it at a command. It was already unacceptable in our military culture. They know that, this is an attempt to degrade every facet of American society for the equity of China.

[@A5M1TH]

"As a black man serving" Who tf cares what colour you are?

[@SmurfKenny]

Indeed! And it is also very clear that Raskin and his like are enemies of us all! They do not serve us citizens! They destroy all they can!

[@planet_cupid1560]

I've seen blacks in the military be treated like less than second-class citizens. I've seen women sexually harassed in the military. I've seen minorities treated like crap in the military. Reality argues against these bs claims made by this guy and you're okay with that. I find that odd.

[@lenoirsolo1978]

Also I meant that white soldiers were treated worse sometimes than if I messed up. I’m Hispanic btw and conservative so yeah I ain’t dying to fight for this shit if we go to war.

[@blackturtleadventures6826]

That man is exactly, precisely correct . I’m a Veteran , and I never cared who I served with as long as they were good at their damn job.

[@realtruenorth]

I don't think we should let illegal aliens who we know nothing about in the military, seems like a risky thing to expose our military internal to possible terrorists that could infiltrate. Not like it would be the first time either.

[@nethanprewett1215]

Raskin is a very defective member of Congress !!! We meed people who are interested in the good of our country !!!!!!

[@herbertshallcross9775]

What you have to know is if whoever is next to you will hold up their end so you don't get killed.

[@user-gz1jk9tj6d]

Meanwhile hundreds of black veterans have experienced racism. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it isn't there.

[@Iya-Falailai.TruthBTold417]

Not true for me!

[@daveverplank]

Remember when women in the military were allowed to participate in combat? During the Iraq war a female was captured by the Iraqis and was raped, and the feminists were outraged. What did they think was going to happen?

[@RNDebbra]

Thank you, Lt Col Matthew Lohmeier!! Bravo!!!

[@gentleken7864]

Clearly you watched a different video to me. The guy brings up his book. Raskin wiped the floor with him. Just because he served doesn't mean he's immune to stupidity and ignorant views.

[@raypaz2947]

@@gentleken7864agreed. I bet he was a Jan 6. Insurrectionist.

[@BigggB3ar]

I'm glad we have leaders like him in the military. Not that little weasel general yes-man that's next to him. He looks like a goofball. How can anyone take that guy seriously? 😅

[@razbodian555]

Lt.Col. Lohmier what you say is the absolute truth. Thank you for your service sir.

[@paysour1]

That black Colonel that he brags about promoting him would not exist without DEI.

[@larrystolarick6814]

​@@paysour1"That black colonel " was around way before DEI

[@jayclark7237]

Raskin doesn't even know the definition of "gerrymandered."

[@johnwalsh468]

God damn thank you for that. Straightforward and awesome

[@mattweiler415]

"Gerrymandered Supreme Court"-? How the hell can the Supreme Court be gerrymandered? That's from a rep from the state that ended up in the supreme court for being gerrymandered

[@louisegoins7630]

Just a hypocrite on every subject. Probably NEVER had a real job.

[@kevingalligan2846]

Whatever they accuse you of is what they are currently in the process of doing. Fruedian projection.

[@MR-zf2di]

let’s review - McConnell STOLE a Scotus seat from Obama who was elected not once, but twice. McConnell then trampled his new precedent when it was convenient for him. Doing so yielded Trump 3 spots on the Court, when he should have had two. We SHOULD have a 5/4 center/right leaning court capable of compromise - not the group we have. I no longer tolerate the “head’s we win, tails you lose” approach of the GOP

[@howtheheckru8102]

Everybody knows that Obama could have picked a Supreme Court Judge before he left office but the Republican Senate stopped him. If the Dems had done the same thing to say one of the Bushes they would have screamed bloody murder. That is how a Supreme Court is gerrymandered. Roe Vs Wade was overturned by that fact.

[@jennpenn5]

He means adding more conservatives - generally, gerrymandering means creating an imbalance so one side will have an advantage. However, this is an absolutely idiotic use of the term because he is insinuating that Trump should have appointed equal liberal and conservative justices as if either side would ever, ever do that. It’s gaslighting and manipulation at it’s best. I swear these people must take seminars on how to use manipulative language.

[@davidaubin3449]

Raskin is just a little queen who has know idea of what he speaks.

[@HughMorristheJoker]

Beta!

[@howtheheckru8102]

And what name would you call MTG. I know how MAGA somehow insists on calling people names or giving them some type of derogatory label. Trump trains well.

[@wecreatehealthandwealthsha4710]

Thank you for your voice Mr. Lohmeier

[@charlesboyd2905]

History should not be destroyed. Some good some bad therefore none of it should be destroyed!

[@debras1503]

Lt. col. Thank you for your service

[@bearx200]

For some one who has never served in the armed forces Representative Raskin assumes a lot and judging by his conduct is unwilling to hear anything that contradicts his assumptions. I have heard it said the truth shall set you free, Representative Raskin seems uninterested in it.

[@shaneb4923]

Absolutely Brilliant Speech Col. Lohmeier🇺🇸ITS TIME FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IMMEDIATELY!!!

[@Vorgaloth]

Woke = Critical Consciousness. Critical consciousness is the core of social justice teaching as it is understood within the Critical Theories. It is a heightened awareness of the world and the power structures that shape it. Being Woke means viewing society exclusively through the critical lenses which sees the world only in terms of unjust power dynamics (oppressed/oppressor) and the need to dismantle problematic systems as an activist. That is, it means having adopted Theory and the worldview it conceptualizes. Under “wokeness,” this awakened consciousness is set particularly with regard to issues of identity, like race, sex, gender, sexuality, and others. The term originated in Portuguese as conscientização from the popular post-Marxist Brazilian activist and educator Paulo Freire, usually deemed the father of critical pedagogy (that is, the application of critical theories to the theory of education). It is an evolved Hegelian/Marxian religious cult that hides as human rights, politics, science, art and culture. “A quiet revolution can be dispersed throughout a culture over a period of time to destroy it from within. Mass psychology and media can break the traditions, beliefs and morals and the will of a nation so there is no possibility of resistance. Socialism is precisely the religion that must overwhelm Christianity. In the new order, Socialism will triumph by first capturing the culture via infiltration of schools, universities, churches and the media by transforming the consciousness of society.” -Antonio Gramsci (The Prison Notebooks 1929-1935) DEI: Diversity is an excuse to install political officers (commissars). Equity is a rebranding of socialism; an administration that enforces equal outcomes at the expense of merit. Inclusion is to censor and purge anyone that disagrees with them. "The point of DEI is to destroy your organization from within and turn it into an ethnocommunist asset by slowly breaking and replacing the institutional culture via Critical Theory. It's crucial to understand that the Left operates strategically, guided by a framework known as 'dialectical political warfare'. They use our vocabulary but not our dictionary." -James Lindsay Listen to James Lindsay's 28 min talk at the European Parliament for the best summation of the situation in the West and the Woke cultural revolution - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYe9gYyHiJaXfKMsi=fWjyBS_Fp08ts8-z

[@wilgre1986]

​@@Vorgaloth Thank you so much for this. One of the BEST "summations" I've read on the insidious and odious long agenda of these evil, world SEDITIONISTS ‼️ You really should post this everywhere my friend. Thank you again and Cheers from 🇭🇲 ‼️ Good luck in November‼️

[@wilgre1986]

​@@Vorgaloth P.S. I'm going to the link you left. If it's "my cup of tea" factual information, I'll repost. Thanks.

[@Vorgaloth]

I appreciate that you considered to listen to it. I hope you do repost.@@wilgre1986

[@marthavineyards7525]

​@@VorgalothThank you for explaining this so well!

[@johnbutera5805]

Sounds more like a tirade than a question!!!

[@LadyAmalthea0615]

"Most of the people in this room don't know what they're talking about." Absolute truth.

[@JK-wb5vi]

LT. COL LOHMEIR nailed it !!!

[@twstvan93]

Lohhmeier is the voice, a strong voice of reason and truth that we need more of! Please come back sir we need you and more like you to help protect our country from the likes of rascal Raskin!

[@1cmnsents]

Having had 15 years in the military I was in before during and after DUMABAMA put into force all kinds of mandates that changed every branch of military into the worst military term periods had been in. AND I am from the VIETNAM ERA. NOW one wants to sign up any more... EVERY Branch is at their lowest numbers of enlistments. With all this WOKE CR&P ITS ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE....

[@Paul_Lane]

As a 26 year vet this guy is spot on.

[@victorianlover3328]

My husband did 26 years in the Navy. My dad did 23. But, now the way things are, I would discourage a lot of folks from joining.

[@Rugelacharugula]

Did you get hit in the head?

[@nicolavincenzo7927]

Thx for your service I’m glad he’s bringing all of this up he is the right person

[@nicolavincenzo7927]

@@Rugelacharuguladid you not get the oxygen you needed while you were in the womb?

[@Rugelacharugula]

@@nicolavincenzo7927 wow. Um. Burn?

[@billsinclair313]

Raskin, what a piece of work.

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

how about the people who elected him? MD is hopeless.

[@davyanonymous9674]

Hopeless.

[@Kurteous100]

My dog does better work in the dirt.

[@barrym.259]

Lt.Col. Lohmeier thank you sir for your service. We need more officers like you willing to speak out.

[@lizpadilla5770]

😂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I love this guy.

[@jvanek8512]

Women aren't fighting to be included in Selective Service registration.

[@ROCCOCYCLES]

Ouch

[@DomiNate_1]

The only equal representation that matters is in the C-suite

[@annelynch9217]

100% and that should be a requirement. As well as blanket physical fitness requirements, ACROSS THE BOARD, regardless of gender. Can’t hack it? GET OUT. Of course Raskin doesn’t want women to be forced to do anything that they do not want to do, he might as well be one.

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

Lol

[@Buffalochips]

“Reproductive freedom?” It should be called “destructive freedom” since “reproduction” means to “produce”.

[@hilareebrand]

So sad that logic and facts do not matter anymore

[@frankl2639]

Seems that if the Rep doesn’t like the answer he just interrupts and talks over the witness.

[@kathyheavner3585]

Jamie, remember you reap what you sow 😢

[@marcthibodeaux5822]

Hell yeah he nailed this. I’m retired Army NO ONE I ever worked w/cared about sexual preference or what sex you are, performance IS THE ONLY THING that matters.

[@LL-bl8hd]

If they didn't care why were gays and women kept out of the military for centuries?

[@thomthom6268]

Huh?

[@JinzoCrash]

@@thomthom6268 Well, when you put YOUR life on the line, and you want ANOTHER person next to you, working with you who can keep more people alive, often by being skilled and or fierce, you care not what their sexual interests are. Unfortunately, "woke" idiots are shoe-horning in "diverse" people too quickly, for political reasons, not based on their actual ability.

[@riffgroove]

Uh... nobody was even allowed to talk about it.

[@MarceloLopezJr]

@riffgroove Why would you? What purpose does that apply to your JOB as a soldier? Let me answer that for us....none. Serves no purpose against what your job is as a soldier. Carry on.

[@cjo4211]

BRAVO to this man Lohmeier! More witnesses need to hold the politicians on BOTH sides accountable.

[@kathyd9324]

When did empathy, understanding your neighbor and caring for the community become Marxist?

[@ryanh9691]

@@kathyd9324 learn about Marxism, then learn about what Critical Theory is, then move to Critical Race Theory, Then learn about DEI. Literally go in that order, do some research and you will understand what is being talked about. Just because someone says they are a good person or that they do good things does not mean they are. Just because someone says that a group or organization stand for something does not mean they do. Just look at Mark Cuban and Elon Musk's fued. Cuban tried to explain DEI the way its always explained by those that push it, but the explanation never matches up with how it is practiced. Terrorists believe they are doing right but ethically, logically, reasonably, and morally they are absolutely 1,000,000% not right at all. This why context and context clues are taught at a young age, so that people are not easily swayed just because they read or hear someone say something.

[@user-hd2fc5su9g]

I believe if we erase history we repeat it. But there are studies that the more we speak of crimes the more they become repeated. So removing items based on this study I feel makes sense. But natzi names on USA military buildings is a insult to the very nature of service. I do agree that service culture questions not ideology government push as it changes when office change. And to last longer it's easier to just stay out of anything like names of building. They should have a say, it's their nation too.

[@adamirani1474]

This is where I find an issue in politics! He’s right, what the fudge does a base name have to do with protecting our country?!? Our country men and women are suffering from ptsd, kids grow up without their parents, you think if they find out their parents could have had a hands on combat training which could have saved their lives but instead were taught about woke issues they’d understand? Fudge no! Military and politics shouldn’t be used in the same sentence

[@allenw5255]

Awesome young man. Speak from position of authority and experience.

[@somewhatdamaged2946]

Amen brother. The majority of these politicians have no idea what they’re talking about and are doing more damage than good.

[@paysour1]

Diversity does not diminish the effectiveness of any organization and certainly not the military.

[@maureenmcglade604]

Yes it does. You’re hiring less qualified people based on their gender or race.

[@somewhatdamaged2946]

@@paysour1 it does if you’re using identity politics instead of effectiveness to fill positions. Anyone in the military will tell you that they would rather have someone qualified for the job over anything else to watch their back. Im betting you would want the same if it was your life on the line during conflict so save me the bs liberal talking points.

[@somewhatdamaged2946]

@@maureenmcglade604 facts bruh💯💯

[@loridavis9904]

As a female firefighter paramedic who had no DEI or any help getting women or any other group in or to advance anyone. I had to pass all tests on my own merit and my was always a strong supporter of that. If I was down in a fire and required rescue I don’t want a DEI firefighter rescue me I want one that could do the job. The fact that someone is passed over for a job or promotion not because they are more qualified but don’t check the box of required ethnicity, color, or gender is violation of title 64 period. It doesn’t matter if you do it to a man, women, transgender, black, white, purple if you aren’t choosing on qualifications and merit alone it’s racism and it’s against the law.

[@Tewhi69]

Amén!

[@kalog0220]

Nailed it!

[@laq9477]

Thank you that was excellently well said and we need to get back to that principle.

[@shoeshoe5253]

Amen sister 🙌🙏✋🤚👏

[@shoeshoe5253]

Health care? What happened to protecting a venerable group?

[@trey671]

I think Raskin’s hair transplant went too deep. His brain is fuzzy.

[@str8Proud]

I served in the military for 22 years. I served at 10 military bases in the United States and overseas in addition I deployed to Saudi during the first gulf war. I am Hispanic and I never saw or ran across white supremacy OR hints of white supremacy while in the military. At one base I migrated towards the black group because growing up I lived in a multi-cultural neighborhood comprised of mostly Hispanics and Blacks and so I naturally thought I'd feel more comfortable with my black counterparts. Until then I had never felt prejudice, but I was totally and soundly rejected by my fellow airman wow big shock. So I went to hang out in the dayroom with the white guys, the first thing they did was great me with a friendly handshake and offer me a beer. Then they invited me to go boating on the lake with them on during the next weekend. No, I never experienced or even saw evidence of white supremacy in my 22 years in, but I sure as hell felt the sting of prejudice by my black counterparts.

[@JL-kd6pi]

When I hear JR speak, my skin crawls. He's a TOTAL db, cartoonishly. Instead of asking simple questions, he just about digs a tunnel under the Capitol to go lower than everybody else.

[@mikielsahagun6054]

This Veteran said it all, as a Veteran myself, I have worked with people of all sorts of backgrounds and cultures, going to combat with them, I saw only A US Army soldier next to me who would lay down their life for me and vice versa. The best and most skilled soldier got the job done right in my US Army unit and I get emotional, distressed, and downright furious about these DEI talks. A lot of these politicians haven't been in combat and do not know what it means to be color-blind and trust another person with his or her life, and if they did and are spewing this crap, shame on them.

[@chuckmoelter6177]

Congressmen should be drafted. At least for bootcamp. Maybe they would get a new perspective.

[@jetcox6760]

Yeah 100% But this idea that the forces "depend" on any one race or gender bothers me, we depend on each other and this just makes the folks they mentioned feel separated from the rest. I never cared what color the Marine, soldier airman etc. Next to me was. Period.

[@Juliet475]

We must insist our tax money doesn't go for abortions and gender reassignment surgery- any where or any time.

[@mikielsahagun6054]

@@Juliet475 I bet these politicians will change their tune if we all stop paying our taxes

[@godfather5275]

I would prefer nothing but the bravest and devoted to serving my country. Not because they are gay, trans, black or brown. And not because I want votes.

[@jennybfoxxy]

He's right. We keep statues up so we don't forget.

[@jacobnash9755]

We've forgotten a lot if political representatives can get away with calling Confederates traitors when they were backed by the Constitution and Lincoln was the one violating many of the Amendments as well as the entire basis of the legitimacy of the colonies leaving British rule. 😂 The Union committed treason against the Constitution. The South rejected that.

[@waynechunfat1550]

Solid testimony! Oorahhh! Tell ‘em Sir!

[@NCLUSA]

My God!!!!!, that Lohmeier guy is a breath of fresh air, I agree with what he said 100%.

[@rickallen4127]

Damn! Finally, someone who makes sense! Thanks Colonel Lohmeier

[@jacobnash9755]

Claiming things that were never "rights" as rights doesn't make any sense. 😂

[@WinStoNs_Mith]

Read his book. 'Irresistible Revolution’

[@craigverwey983]

@@jacobnash9755you are obtuse in nature

[@jennyj4337]

Thank you Matthew 🙏

[@raydenc8162]

Nailed it.......Amen!!!

[@andyrathman6463]

as an army veteran and been out since 2013, i cant love this more!! i saw this happening under obama and it was killing moral and the quality of soldier we were getting even then!!!

[@houndlover870]

I retired from the Air Force in 2012. Couldn't agree more.

[@catherinecorrenti742]

❤️‍🩹😪 Sorry. ✨️

[@rhunt0210]

Imagine the morale of Black soldiers, after a century of racism of the Status Quo. Imagine the Black men and women passed up and over the ranks because it wouldn't "look right". After the desegregation of the military in 1948, most of the military ignored the order altogether. In a way, this order reflected how Southern Whites viewed the 1954 Supreme Court verdict and ruling to end racial segregation. But in 1957, the Arkansas governor stood in front of the doors of the high school, refusing to allow nine Black students to attend, THREE YEARS after the racial desegregation law. Not only did Governor Faubus stand in front of the school door, he had 10,000 Arkansas National Guard standing with him. Long story short, President Eisenhower had to send 10 members of the Military to take over the National Guard and make them leave so that the students could attend. Are you sure that you and your conservative friends want to talk about "morale"? Morale is based on the whole unit, I suppose. So if one group is being demoralized for being part of that group, is it still for morale sake? The actions being done today aren't there to demoralized White recruits, soldiers, or the brass. The military is just being asked to come into the 21st century. Or maybe, Black and other classes of people don't deserve to be part of the unit that gets the moral speech.

[@glockdude5472]

@@rhunt0210the black soldiers I’ve talked to Couldn’t disagree more with you.

[@leepierce8778]

​@rhunt0210 funny you bring up the students when we have black students wanting segregation now so you can't have it both ways?

[@CarlSanford76]

God bless this man. We need to have more guys just like him.

[@rapp3090]

Lohmeier at 8:30 on is ON POINT. This guy needs to be heard.

[@gcandy2594]

This was a time wear a more elaborate answer was needed. I’m glad they let him talk. Unlike when Mayorkas tries to filibuster and go on and on and on about BS.

[@TheBigmongrel]

Rat-skin is a master of trying to put words into the mouths of other people. But he didn't expect what was coming when his bullsht was thrown back into his face.

[@timchamberlin9280]

He is a child. He cannot let anyone speak without interrupting. The 'man' is incapable of having an adult conversation.

[@icydawn4257]

This gentleman is spot on!! He’s a true leader, strong man, Veteran an honorable man, who has a voice & a message. Thank you sir 🇺🇸💯♥️

[@oversfam]

He certainly is a well spoken young man. On the other hand he, is in the presence of a snake. Raskin just seems evil to me.

[@GoodisBest4u]

​@@oversfamVery true ... thank you!

[@octpod3923]

​@@oversfamhe doesn't seem to be he is 😂😢😊

[@D34DH34D4LYF]

​@@oversfamdon't be a coward say what you really mean.

[@sotthapana]

Nah, it's not honorable to lie about the impact of DEI. No people with diverse identities are becoming navy seals just because of DEI. It's total bigoted nonsense.

[@Jerry-ir1zq]

Amen brother. Unless their woke, people don't care about all the this BS😅

[@daviru02]

Preach it brother!

[@raymondthornton7611]

Raskin bullies people when he doesn't get his way. Shows his corrupt nature.

[@genecroft4898]

This witness is exactly on point!! Anyone who has served don’t look at this crap the same way the politicians do.

[@georgehugh3455]

_"On point" - ??_ Lohmeier specifically AVOIDED the point - he wouldn't answer Raskin's question; an answer I was anxious to hear.

[@herbroberts8483]

​@@georgehugh3455 What did you want to know about? How they lowered the physical requirements for women to serve, combat requirements or women being drafted. Them giving promotions based on the color of someone's skin instead of their prowess on the battlefield. Democrats are trashing our military and it's going to cost lives.

[@howtheheckru8102]

Good thing cuz Trump said if they died in battle they would either be suckers or losers and then asked what was in it for them when looking at Arlington Cemetery. I wonder what kind of military support Trump would have if he is elected.

[@richardclifton4120]

@@georgehugh3455 The point really was "Does renaming a base make it better"? History is what it is, and no matter how many names you change, history will not change. Renaming bases was BS, and regardless of how you "FEEL" about it, I still remember where I was stationed and those bases will always be named what they were when I was there. I have the official paperwork to prove the names and RASKIN or any other who thinks changing the names is important is a waste of time. Do you know how much money was wasted just changing official documents to match what some idiot like Raskin thinks is "politically correct" because of what he wants to convey, If push comes to shove you will find Raskin is less than what he appears to be. He is a lying politician and wants votes, and personally, I think he is a waste of oxygen. He gets nothing done that counts.

[@georgehugh3455]

@@richardclifton4120 Yatta yatta yatta, he still didn't answer the question.

[@KatrinaGustavRuled]

The floor got pretty quiet once he stopped speaking.

[@brendawarden7892]

So if he doesn’t wanna just answer the question, then he needs to be stopped. It isn’t his time to speak but yet we’re gonna let him speak about whatever he wants to what a waste of our time.

[@user-fq4iz9dt6l]

I’m from a major pharmaceutical company for over 30 years and the DEI, woke leadership is intending to rout out anyone with anything but conforming point of view. NOT DIVERSITY!

[@oceanbluewaves4918]

Everything he said was spot on!! As a military family and Patriot who understands what is happening, this is much appreciated. TY Sir!

[@richardnichols5424]

OMG, a patriot...lol

[@blackseaknits2576]

Mr. Lohmeier - thank you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@BrianBauer-cv5ii]

Thank you Lt. Col. for your words, passion and service!

[@barcodebattler2587]

A pleasure to hear

[@peterbaruxis2511]

Wow! Did Mr Lohmeier surprise me! ("you didn't fight, you dont know what you're talking about.") Members of Congress, Who do you want protecting you? The (retired) Lieutennant Colonel is as he said, living proof of what a strong military is. Thank you for your service Lt. Col. I hope somebody that matters listens.

[@shwa8157]

Thank you, Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier.

[@ThePanman48]

Wow look at all those chairs empty. I hope they're not getting paid

[@Klaatu731]

I’m from that area in Appalachian mountains. I can tell you that the statistics on unemployment are way off. The main reason is because the local government won’t allow industry in the area. Lonesome pine denied them water. They’re usually focused on stupid things like cracking down on people throwing cigarette butts on the road.

[@kalog0220]

The most terrifying word/act from a politician is when they want to interfere in a system they don't know about.

[@elleaubry3772]

Like women’s healthcare. Or actually anyone’s medical healthcare.

[@garythesquidsquid7779]

So like, all of em?

[@gaiagoddess8009]

I DO know about the program and the Lt. Col is the one who doesn't know how it works. He's got the VERY basics and he still managed to be wrong about those. He's very "brave", very articulate, but if he thinks all is hunky-dory in the military because he, his black general and his transgender friend all get along, he is SORELY mistaken. HE and the others are GOOD guys. There are STILL SO MANY BAD ONES THERE. And the problem....is UPPER MANAGEMENT who do not want to change! The numbers DO translate a problem. Witnesses to discrimination DO record discrimination. But UPPER MANAGEMENT protects their own and their little proteges and makes cases and careers disappear.

[@davidhfranz]

@@gaiagoddess8009 The current Secretary of Defense is a case study of "failing up" because he was in with the right people. For reference, look no further than his time as XVIII Airborne Corps Commander (the Drinkwine Reign of Terror that he ran out the clock on and left for his successor to fix), his time as US Forces-Iraq Commanding General (the drawdown happened the way it did because he refused to make a decision), and his time as CENTCOM Commanding General (The rise of ISIS/ISIL happened under his watch). You don't basically get demoted from being a Geographic Component Commander (the 6 GCCs report directly to the SecDef per Goldwater-Nichols) to being the Vice Chief of Staff for a service if you are doing well. Oh, and maybe you can explain why the Army Physical Fitness Standard for 17-21 year old females is equivalent to the Army Physical Fitness Standards for 52-56 year old males.

[@sn4rl277]

But we still see folks voting them back into office, over and over again. Term limits Please!!!!

[@Rzar]

Well said. A lived experience for him and he knew first hand. Our military is woke. And yes, it is because of Loyd Austin and company. He is spot on with his words and didn’t let others mince them. Bravo. It’s a shame that our govt would even do such a thing, but here we are.

[@dancingpinata9488]

Commander Austin missing in action for a few days? W0w!

[@richardnichols5424]

Clash it was, debate it was not.

[@greghamaker1677]

Love Lohmeier, speaks the truth. The military should be about performance, period.

[@BlueEyes0516]

Thank you for your service Mr. Lohmeier and thank you for putting Mr. Ratskin in his place! Everything that he said was so real and it is what I say every time I hear that garbage. You join the military to go fight for your country!

[@karenswank3165]

Rankin is so busy thinking of his next wording that he's not listening to what is being said...

[@mdlanor5414]

You don’t necessarily join the military to just fight for your country. You may join the military to further advance your skills. If the USA was invaded by a Foreign Military . One of the conditions of being an American Citizen. YOU MUST DEFEND our Country. Our Country is being overrun with Foreign invaders/Illegal Aliens. The USA Military should be preventing these illegal alien invaders from entering our Country. I welcome with open arms everyone that follows the USA Immigration Laws to legally become an American Citizen.

[@canconservative8976]

@@mdlanor5414 True...but this is not how the Democrats can turn Red states Blue (with cheating of course).... so they immediately opened the border. Yes it seems like treason.

[@williamclayton7343]

@@mdlanor5414 Once you cross the border you have the right to seek asylum. These people didn’t walk hundreds of miles to cause harm. You hear of very few crimes actually being committed and they are routinely sensationalized. Many are fleeing drug cartels that control much of the police in Mexico and other countries. Biden put troops at the border. Not to shoot people, but to help free up CBP officers so they could control the border. Why did Congress refuse his request for 14BILLION dollars to hire more agents and process those who are here and get them out if they shouldn’t be here? Republicans playing politics with border security isn’t helping.

[@dothrakidani358]

I appreciate him andwering as he wished to do so. Dems never stick to topic or as witness answer the questions presented. And screw it. Say what you want the way you want.

[@BamaBlitz17]

Wow I love this Mr. Lohmeier, he says it like it is and he is 100% correct.

[@Vort_tm]

His portrayal of bigotry and advocating for a less effective military are spot on.

[@toodlesoops7761]

"Gentlemen" - just imagine the government having complete access to your medical records - frightening prospect, isn't it! Government access to your bodies ----

[@neil9383]

They should ask Raskin who's been going through some health issues if he wants the best doctors looking at him, the doctors with a good track record of performance, or does he want the doctors placed in that position based on DEI?

[@Bearfacts01]

The confederacy is part of our history as a country. We don't run from our history we embrace it.

[@SamhainBe]

Amen!

[@grey5751]

We don't embrace mistakes, we learn from them.

[@Timewave-Zer0]

Dems want to destroy them because they were the ones owning slaves 🤣

[@grey5751]

@@DonaldBenko yeah, we do flop about like fish, sometimes.

[@williamsherman7811]

confederacy was traitors

[@DD-cd5lr]

Oh and let's not forget to change our history so that it fits their narrative rather than the actual things that happened because it helps further their agenda

[@davidhfranz]

Not too long ago, Germany tried to erase all traces of Nazi history and had to put laws in place making it illegal to remove historical items, no matter how painful or shameful they were.

[@SourceAwryT]

It is my opinion, based on observation, that they are not only changing past history, they are making up what will be taught in the future as history, and are using current events to capture footage they can use to support it. For example, Nantoinette, former speaker of the house, had her daughter on site with a film crew during whatever took place on Jan6. Also, there was a film crew to record when Hunter walked out of his congressional hearing. I am no psychic, but I predict both events will be used to frame both leading actors as American heroes. If they should fail to install their fantasy as a believable reality, the footage will serve well toward their prosecution and conviction. The biggest obstacle we face is the efficacy of their propaganda, which has fooled too many Americans thus far. Thankfully, many Americans have begun to come out of their stupor, due to the potency of the outrageous bullshit being heaped on them. It is a process unique to the individual, but once it has begun it cannot be reversed. This is true for both extemes, meaning some people are already subverted to the point of being irretrievable. If I am correct, this psychological war being waged on the American people by a faction of psychotic ideologs within our goverment, will come down to those more affected by the propaganda vs those less affected by it. We are all affected to some degree. Cheers!

[@rapunzel39]

@@SourceAwryTwell said!

[@rachelmiller7525]

Your right I don't like someone telling me that Jan 6th didn't happen the way I saw it and telling me that slavery was just a summer job to learn a trade. Plus I don't need to see Hunter's junk to know that he didn't pay taxes and all the other hypocrisy that goes with that. Why do people think that anyone should not know the truth or are we just into whitewashing and what snowflakes. @@SourceAwryT

[@FernandoWINSANTO]

We learned in school about Jacksonian democracy, southern democrat slave owners, democrat Jim Crow laws, the KKK, assassination of Abraham Lincoln and so forth ... please leave History as it is.

[@marilyncole6638]

When was Ft. Sill renamed? I just drove by it today - no change🤔

[@bataremerson1970]

In the military, you have to know that the people next to you have your back and are not going to have a mental breakdown. Simple as that.

[@louisianameme675]

Lohmeier is awesome for standing up and telling it like it is. We need many more witnesses that do this. I’ve heard him several other times and he makes so much sense and is right on everything he says.

[@eniselmenic5056]

you the transgender airmen?

[@rachelmiller7525]

How do you know that the Lt. Col. is right where is your research?

[@louisianameme675]

@@rachelmiller7525 I would point to his long extensive resume in the Air Force and then Space Force, the daily declining numbers in people enlisting and that CTR/DEI is not working for anyone. Is there a particular place you would like to go with this?

[@rachelmiller7525]

I don't think there is anywhere to go with all of this because what he has is just his opinion I'm sure there are many who disagree with him, I being one of them. I wouldn't lean on his resume he disagrees with officers with longer resumes. @@louisianameme675

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

DEI is the single largest mistake our Govt has made in the last 10 years.@@louisianameme675

[@djm5310]

I don't know how Raskin looks at himself in the mirror with any conscience.

[@Tryng2bgodly]

BLINDLY, obviously, or he wouldn't be how he is.

[@markferguson3745]

That's a big concern, what the bases are namned? How about camp F this BS?

[@Fab807]

Politicians should be kept away from life endangering institutions

[@Solo-mon]

The military has a purpose and it is not to pander to ANYONE!!!! Get the best to defend this country…. I couldn’t care less if that excludes my mother my father my sister my sons my friends… you pick the best people to defend the country… period.

[@SomeBuddy777]

TRUTH SPOKEN. THANK YOU 💪

[@gaiagoddess8009]

What happens after you enlist and find out that it's not about how hard you work, but who your buddy up in ranks is? Are you aware that this still happens...if you ever served?? I am in touch with DEI managers, Navy and Air Force. It's no better than it was 20 years ago. Did you know that this program is that plus many years old? Women are still sexually assaulted and cases dismissed, and are passed over for promotion because they don't know the right people. Same for blacks and Latinos. It is still very much a white "good ol' boys club". Believe it or don't.

[@ce731]

Have you served?

[@ritatharp5238]

​@@ce731 I have three siblings that have served do you have any questions?

[@sotthapana]

Sorry, but no. Not period. People also truly need support of DEI committees/groups in order to have the opportunities to express their amazing strengths. Survival of the fittest is not the only way to develop great talent. People who have been doubted and discriminated their whole lives need to know the organization is there to give them a chance.

[@user-qv1rl7zl6h]

My dear friend John Brim was a Native American and WWII veteran who fought the Japanese at Guadacanal and throughout the Pacific. At gatherings the have a dance called the warriors dance or veterans dance. I asked him if a Japanese soldier came to a gathering,would he invite him into the circle to dance? He said absolutely. The veterans dance honors bravery and sacrifice, not politics. I feel strongly that the only people qualified to rename landmarks are veterens because the rest of us are unwothy especially these self-righteous holier than though pathetic congressmen like Raskin.

[@rkabilly73]

I used to regret that I didn't serve in uniform. I no longer feel that way.

[@georgehugh3455]

When you don't have a reasonable answer to THE QUESTION, ask yourself another question and answer that....