Patriots don't purposefully damage the readiness of the US armed forces nor put America's security at risk.
Republicans are most assuredly not patriots.

Warren slams GOP senator for 'jeopardizing America’s national security'
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/4/27/2166060/--It-s-extortion-Warren-slams-GOP-senator-blocking-military-promotions

My annual evaluation

Dept Head: You’ve taken your work to a new level. I’m amazed

Me: Aww, shucks

Dept Head: No, really. We thought you had reached the bottom last year but you took it another level lower. Impressive. You're lucky you have tenure.

Me: Wait until next year!

Dept. Head: Isn't it time you thought about retirement?

Me: Heck no! I have new frontiers to cross -- you just told me!!

(Dept head announces he is stepping down.)

😂 😂 😂 #RonDeSantisForNothing #DoneDeSantis #GOP #Fascism

People Who Worked For Him Really Seem To Hate Ron DeSantis https://www.politicususa.com/2023/04/23/people-who-worked-for-him-really-seem-to-hate-ron-desantis.html