Leland Vittert on the 'Ferguson Effect' Threatening the US Military

The 'Ferguson Effect' in the US Military

• 🎯 Leland Vittert argues that Democrats are intentionally creating a divide between the commander-in-chief and the US military.
• ⚠️ This division is dangerously close to a 'Ferguson effect' within the military, where leaders may hesitate to follow orders.
• ⚡ The fear is that admirals and generals might second-guess carrying out lawful orders due to concerns about congressional scrutiny or prosecution.

Historical Precedent: Ferguson, Missouri

• 💡 The 'Ferguson effect' is explained by the events in Ferguson, Missouri, after the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown.
• 📉 This led to increased crime rates as police reportedly stopped enforcing laws out of fear of prosecution, a situation Vittert fears could be mirrored in the military.

Political Influence and Military Orders

• 💬 Democrats are accused of encouraging troops to ignore orders, with even former President Obama joining in on discussions about military actions.
• 🚀 Vittert contrasts this with the Obama administration's drone strikes, questioning the current criticism given past actions.
• 💥 The argument is made that if political theater from Washington spills into battle, it will have real-world consequences, including service members' lives.

Accountability and Future Implications

• ⚖️ The military's chain of command is described as sacred, emphasizing the principle of civilian control.
• 📈 There's a suggestion that senior military officers may have recorded advice and directions to protect their careers.
• 📌 The actions of certain individuals, referred to as the 'seditious six,' could cause irreversible damage to the military's operational integrity.