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[–] semisimian@startrek.website 76 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

I might be out of the loop - is this a known fascist, a public figure whose politics we know?

Either way, he is a Master Sargent in the US Marine Corp. He took an oath to defend the Constitution and not a single person or party. His power is bestowed by the people he is sworn to serve. If he is wearing that uniform with honor, that uniform is most definitely anti-fascist.

[–] YoSoySnekBoi@kbin.earth 143 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Pretty sure the joke of this is exactly what you said - defending the Constitution makes you anti-fascist

[–] Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 27 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] luciferofastora@feddit.org 15 points 2 weeks ago

The joke is the subversion of expectations. Under the caption "Antifa uniform", you would normally expect something less "official" or formal, since the public image is one of generic Anti-establishment rebels.

The juxtaposition of that preconception with the formal dress of a decorated military officer is intended to surprise and provoke thought.

Jokes don't need to be fictional or untrue. With the right framing to misdirect expectations, reality can be enough to subvert them.

[–] TaterTot@piefed.social 15 points 2 weeks ago

Well... at the very least it's not "haha" funny

[–] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 87 points 2 weeks ago

that uniform is most definitely anti-fascist.

Yeah, that's the point.

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 63 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

That's the point.

Upholding the oath requires defying the president. Trump doesn't understand this because he's an egomaniac. But it's interesting that military personnel are starting to feel comfortable enough to actually post about this. I still wonder what would happen if the order was given to fire on protesters.

[–] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The Trump administration will need to MAGAfy the army before they can do this.

[–] AquaTofana@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

They workin' hard at it. Its now a requirement for all of us currently serving to have watched Kegsbreath's speech to the Generals.

I had already watched it as it was happening just because I wanted to be mentally prepared for what would be coming, and I was saddened/pissed/horrified.

The second watch through wasn't any better.

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 38 points 2 weeks ago

And there ain't too many Master Sergeants. At E-8, most dudes go first sergeant and take on an administrative role. This guy said I want to keep doing infantry shit. All the respect in the world for guys who take the hard path.

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 weeks ago

Master Sargent in the US Marine Corp

Thank you, I had no idea what uniform that was (not American).

[–] ToiletFlushShowerScream@lemmy.world 53 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So, is the WWII memorial in DC going to be torn down, because that’s 100% Antifa?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 26 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wouldn't put it past this administration.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

They might try.

[–] kSPvhmTOlwvMd7Y7E@lemmy.world 48 points 2 weeks ago

I always found wierd how many american try portrait "antifa" as a terrorist movement or smth lol brother, if it wasnt thanks to "antifa" in 1945 you d be a leather boot

[–] peteypete420@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 weeks ago

You know hes old school cause the printer is in an almost place of pride. Fantastic tech, that.

Also, fucking right on my guy!

[–] Curious_Canid@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your service, both in the military and in our current situation.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago
[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago
[–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

#NOKINGS 10/18/25 - Find your local protest: https://www.nokings.org/#map

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