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Ann-Marie Gardner's avatar

Command Post is good! This was a good discussion today. Thank you!

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Stephanie Bourne's avatar

I'll watch his segment faithfully. Thank you, Gen. Hertling.

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Sunny King's avatar

It's great to see General Hertling on the Bulwark. Appreciate his clear explanations

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jane's avatar

General Hertling is such a great addition to the Bulwark - especially now. He is so easy to understand, plain talk, and the experience for credibility. also humble enough to say he is learning from his other armed forces sources like the Navy, recognizing his own limits.

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Different drummer's avatar

Yes, Lt. Gen. Hertling is an incredibly valuable part of TB. Glad to hear he's going to be doing shows regularly.

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Lalla Ward's avatar

Remember the hatred that so many in the Republican party and the MAGA base have for expertise?? Listening to Mark Hertling speak makes me understand a) how valuable and informative it is to have something explained to one by an expert, and b) just why the Republican party and in particular the White House fear experts. Clarity is not the name of their game, the opposite is what they need to keep their lies being listened to. Understanding must be to them like a crucifix held up to a vampire. Keep up the great work, General.

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Lord Pet's avatar

Who stood to gain the most from Maduro’s removal? Who was in charge of the Venezuelan secret police ? Who was in a position to advise the US as to Maduro’s whereabouts? Who was in the best position to ensure the highest likelihood of success? The answer is one person: Delcy Rodriguez.

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Lord Pet's avatar

Sure, he did well too

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Stephanie Bourne's avatar

.....and her brother.

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Plantman's avatar

Mark was trying to explain the Greenland thing is a distraction and then you cut him off to rant about minerals. Was hoping to hear his opinion fleshed out more.

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Sawyer's avatar

Mark Hertling has done a really good job of explaining this situation!! Welcome!!! We will get our questions ready!!!!

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Christie's avatar

This was really good. Thanks for doing it. It’s great to hear there will be more of these going forward!

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Ms. Ann Thrope's avatar

So excited for more episodes of Command Post !

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Sumeeta's avatar

I'd love to know Gen. Hertling's take on how the military leadership culture would likely respond to being ordered to attack Greenland, as a NATO ally. Would we be likely to see more high-profile resignations like Adm. Holsey's at SOUTHCOM?

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Carolyn from WA's avatar

Really, really like Command Post. Thank you Sam and General Hertling.

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RBN CO's avatar

General Hertling is a great addition to the Bulwark!

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Dennis's avatar

Sam, it's not about rare earth minerals, it is about one thing: Trump wants to put his imprint on the map of the US and add another place that he can claim he added. It could be Atlantis, he doesn't care, he just wants something else to put his name on. Period.

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Nibbles McDaniel's avatar

Gen. Hertling is such a score for The Bulwark. Good job. Very informative, and a nice demeanor. More.

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