I find this puzzling, while I can understand concerns relating to school toilets and women's refugees this is completely off the planet, someone obviously highly competent being dismissed not because of what they have done but because of who they are.
I have been, since I saw this on Sunday, at a loss for words to express the regard I have for Col. Fram – and the heartbreak and anger I feel about the way this indecent and cruel regime has treated her and other transgender Americans who have defended this country.
Col. Fram, thank you for your service, your leadership and the example of courage, strength, character, and patriotism that you offer the rest of us. I hope that those of us who have done too little for too long find within ourselves a fraction of those qualities to stand up for our democracy and constitution before it is too late.
Such an important, heart-felt, and strong discussion by a dedicated public servant who is one of the best speakers I have ever heard. Thank you, COL Fram, for speaking out and for your service.
Targeting trans people is unconstitutional and illegal as they have the right to be treated equally under the law and the right to equal opportunity. That Trump and the GOP targets them exposes them as enemies of our liberal order and the internal enemy with their willful violation of the constitution that protects inherent rights. Trump and the GOP should hang for treason.
The coward Trump and his followers show no signs at all of understanding what it means to have honor, integrity, courage or patriotism.
Col. Fram has undoubtedly shown these qualities during her service and this is the reward her country gives her.
It's a disgrace.
The Republicans seem to be hell-bent on a mission to weaken our armed forces and intelligence organization by removing capable leaders and replacing them with lackeys. Who do they really serve by doing this?
Please keep speaking out and being visible. It helps and keeps my trans kid and us a parents going. They have great friends and support from school and the community. but there is so much hate out there. so please keep it up.
Bill - Thank you for sharing the colonel’s story with us. These are the faces of true patriots. Her point of the current regime targeting her community in order to commit other violations is so important. Our country is less safe, less honorable and less everything thanks to she and other trans people being forced out of protecting us all. I would totally vote for her if she ran for office.
Coming from a coward that used his family's wealth and prominence to get 5 military deferments for 'bone spurs' and has never served even 1 day in uniform.
It's beyond outrageous.
And worse, it's beyond outrageous that many of our fellow Americans are all on board.
What a great guest and valuable conversation, thank you for inviting Bree Fram! Conversations like these are what makes me subscribe to the Bulwark. It is infuriating that a draft dodger and a clueless alcoholic can decide over the fate of people like Bree. This interview was so informative, please keep platforming people like her!
I find this puzzling, while I can understand concerns relating to school toilets and women's refugees this is completely off the planet, someone obviously highly competent being dismissed not because of what they have done but because of who they are.
I have been, since I saw this on Sunday, at a loss for words to express the regard I have for Col. Fram – and the heartbreak and anger I feel about the way this indecent and cruel regime has treated her and other transgender Americans who have defended this country.
Col. Fram, thank you for your service, your leadership and the example of courage, strength, character, and patriotism that you offer the rest of us. I hope that those of us who have done too little for too long find within ourselves a fraction of those qualities to stand up for our democracy and constitution before it is too late.
Such an important, heart-felt, and strong discussion by a dedicated public servant who is one of the best speakers I have ever heard. Thank you, COL Fram, for speaking out and for your service.
Please have Col. Fram back on to talk about space.
Targeting trans people is unconstitutional and illegal as they have the right to be treated equally under the law and the right to equal opportunity. That Trump and the GOP targets them exposes them as enemies of our liberal order and the internal enemy with their willful violation of the constitution that protects inherent rights. Trump and the GOP should hang for treason.
This interview had me in tears the whole time.
The coward Trump and his followers show no signs at all of understanding what it means to have honor, integrity, courage or patriotism.
Col. Fram has undoubtedly shown these qualities during her service and this is the reward her country gives her.
It's a disgrace.
The Republicans seem to be hell-bent on a mission to weaken our armed forces and intelligence organization by removing capable leaders and replacing them with lackeys. Who do they really serve by doing this?
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Great episode, Bill, thanks so much for sharing, and Bree, pleased to meet you.
What the military is doing is to trans service members is unconscionable and one one way or another we will find a way to fix it.
Please keep speaking out and being visible. It helps and keeps my trans kid and us a parents going. They have great friends and support from school and the community. but there is so much hate out there. so please keep it up.
Colonel Bree Fram is a true patriot. Thank you for highlighting her story, and I am humbled by her bravery to speak out against this injustice.
fantastic interview and very moving to me
Bill - Thank you for sharing the colonel’s story with us. These are the faces of true patriots. Her point of the current regime targeting her community in order to commit other violations is so important. Our country is less safe, less honorable and less everything thanks to she and other trans people being forced out of protecting us all. I would totally vote for her if she ran for office.
Coming from a coward that used his family's wealth and prominence to get 5 military deferments for 'bone spurs' and has never served even 1 day in uniform.
It's beyond outrageous.
And worse, it's beyond outrageous that many of our fellow Americans are all on board.
I don't even know where I am anymore.
I loved and appreciated this conversation so much. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for highlighting the humanity behind the chaos by sharing the story of a distinguished service member.
What a great guest and valuable conversation, thank you for inviting Bree Fram! Conversations like these are what makes me subscribe to the Bulwark. It is infuriating that a draft dodger and a clueless alcoholic can decide over the fate of people like Bree. This interview was so informative, please keep platforming people like her!
Woke Bill Kristol all day baby!
I love it. Do you think Bill ever imagined he'd be here doing this interview in 2015? Bill has stepped up for sure.