Steve SaidemanI know much happened last week with Remembrance Day, but I am still surprised that we have not seen the leadership of DND or the CAF distance themselves and disavow Maisonneuve's speech at the Vimy Gala. https://saideman.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-very-memorable-vimy-gala.html #cdnpoli #cdndef @[email protected] @[email protected] 1/2
@[email protected] @[email protected] My post has produced a lot email, direct messages, linkedin messages, etc. These responses share two qualities--outrage at MM for his retrograde speech and rank. No one who has a maple leaf or more on their shoulder (generals/admirals) has shared their outrage publicly. 2/x
@[email protected] @[email protected] It may not be so clear that retired senior officers are seen to be speaking for the active folks (there is that perception elsewhere), but the active senior leadership needs to be making it clear that Maisonneuve isnt speaking for them despite the standing ovation he received 3/x
@[email protected] @[email protected] Isn't there something about the behavior you walk past is the behavior you accept?
We collectively need to make clear that those who got us into the culture crisis of the present are now in the CAF's past, not present.
I have written an op-ed about this. If it does not get accepted, I will post it at my usual spot.
We should use this moment, not try to let it slip by.
and I found the quote from Aussie Army chief David Morrison--the behavior you walk past is the standard you accept. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=dRQBtDtZTGA&feature=emb_logo
Austrlian Chief To Sexist Soldiers: Respect Women Or GET OUT
when MM accused the media of being woke, I got a clearer idea of who he is https://saideman.blogspot.com/2022/11/anti-woke-as-vice-signaling.html