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Dangerous 'Woke' Agenda Has No Place in National Security

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Brig Gen (ret) Blaine Holt By with Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer (Ret) Tuesday, 13 June 2023 11:06 AM EDT Current | Bio | Archive

Once Accepted, 'Woke' in National Security Doctrine Remains an Inherent Danger 

In 1597, Sir Francis Drake declared that knowledge is power, that declarative observation is also attributable to Thomas Jefferson.

It's more than a pointed, cogent statement emphasizing the influence and reputation that comes with possessing and sharing knowledge.

However, when combined with the modern-day term "woke," power can become a most detrimental force.

The Biden administration's adoption of "woke" ideology as a cornerstone of its domestic and global policy exemplifies this dangerous form of power.

The administration's focus on political narratives and thought influence disregards the reality we live in.

In Team Biden's rose-colored world, "virtue signaling" takes precedence over substance, and any dissent is labeled as misinformation, subject to censorship or worse.

In their pursuit of globalist progressive politics, the administration sidesteps the Constitution, tramples on individual rights, and more than happily fosters an environment conducive to communism.

Let's review the various actions and policies pursued by the Biden administration:

  • Opaque interpretation of COVID-19's origins and of the mRNA vaccine
  • Support for the "Build Back Better" initiative
  • The Green Energy agenda
  • Reckless spending
  • Questionable "business" and "lobbying" practices
  • Mishandling of the Ukraine War, and . . .
  • The neglect of the threat posed by Beijing, all align with the "woke" agenda.

Led by identity politics warriors with support from the media, Wall Street, and the Washington, D.C. establishment (read the entrenched Swamp), the administration forms a formidable army.

And "army" is the best descriptor indeed.

Especially when one stops to consider that apart from the ballot-box, we are virtually powerless to stop this trampling advancement on our lives and our dreams.

However, their narrative often diverges from the truth, as demonstrated by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's false claim that Russia's military is failing in Ukraine.

Criticizing this narrative risks retaliation from the government.

The Russian invasion and ongoing war in Ukraine, which began due to Putin's perception of weakness from the "woke" Biden administration, exemplify the flaws of this ideology.

Despite mainstream media reports suggesting Russian ineffectiveness, the reality is that Russia remains a significant threat to Ukrainian sovereignty.

Innocent lives are lost daily in a World War I -style attrition war, highlighting the urgent need for a strategy rooted in diplomacy.

The Biden Doctrine, or more bluntly stated, "woke" ideology, aims to weaken America to the point where Marxism and authoritarianism prevail in a New World Order.

This doctrine carries two significant risks: pushback from the people and the potential for World War III. The prioritization of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Climate issues by the Defense Department over unit readiness and cohesion is a testament to the weakness projected by the administration.

Our enemies take note of this weakness and act accordingly.

Chinese aggression and their disregard for American forces, as demonstrated by recent encounters in international airspace and at the "Shangri-La" defense summit, further expose the failure of the Biden Doctrine.

We must reflectively ask ourselves this now: Does the lack of respect shown towards the United States escalates the risk of conflict?

It is challenging to distinguish between the mistakes made by the Biden administration and the systemic failures of the Democrat’s leftist foreign policy.

The consistent failures and misjudgments blend, creating a chaotic mess reminiscent of the Afghanistan departure in 2021.

This failure aligns with the goal of a world government controlled by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), with little room or tolerance for a free and strong United States.

The Biden administration's perfect track record of failure in foreign policy places our nation at risk.

They prioritize "woke" and climate hoax agendas.

By doing so, are we drifting perilously close to an unwinnable and pointless war with Russia and China, or other adversaries?

We must rebuild our military strength to serve as a deterrent, or we risk further aggression from our enemies.

In this dangerous time, our enemies observe our weakness and are emboldened to act.

The Ukraine crisis and China's increased aggression highlight the failure of "woke" ideology in promoting a political agenda while disregarding the interests of the American people and our republic.

To safeguard our sovereignty and freedom, it is imperative that we find a way to end the Biden Doctrine.

In conclusion, embracing "woke" ideology within a national security doctrine poses significant risks.

The focus on narrative and political agenda undermines the truth and jeopardizes our nation's security.

First and foremost, we must prioritize sound judgment, deterrence, and the protection of American interests to ensure our survival as a sovereign and free nation.

(A related article may be found here.)

Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt (retired) is a co-founder of Restore Liberty, a former deputy representative to NATO, a lifetime member on the Council on Foreign Relations, and a Newsmax contributor. The views presented are those of the author and do not represent the views of the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or its components. Read Gen. Holt's reports — More Here.

LTC Tony Shaffer (ret) is a retired senior intelligence operations officer and president of the London Center for Policy Research.

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Embracing "woke" ideology within a national security doctrine poses significant risks. The focus on narrative and political agenda undermines the truth and jeopardizes our nation's security.
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