Publisher's Synopsis
In From Cold Warrior to Woke Warrior: Why the US Military Does Not Deserve Your Kids, author Chesley Thompson offers a compelling critique of the US military, government, and political leadership. As a former Navy Sailor and Army Officer who transitioned from being a Cold Warrior to a Woke Warrior, Thompson provides an insider's view of daily incompetence at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels that puts our nation's service members at unnecessary risks for ill-defined or misguided policies. While the book delves into the "woke" ideology that has infiltrated the military, it is not just about that. Thompson offers a broader analysis of the issues affecting the military, highlighting the self-serving, incompetent, and over-educated narcissists in high-ranking positions who contribute to the failures and losses in recent wars.
Thompson argues that the problems within the military are not solely the result of political or ideological factors, but also stem from the acceptance of the National Security Doctrine of worldwide US military intervention. This doctrine has been supported by big-government Republicans and Democrats, who are part of the "deep-state" movement that prevents further erosion of big-government growth. In this context, Thompson urges parents to discourage their children from joining the military until there is another cultural change.
Overall, "From Cold Warrior to Woke Warrior" is a powerful book that challenges the current state of the US military and its leadership. It is a wake-up call to all Americans to question the policies and decisions made by those in power, and to demand better for our nation's service members. And no, as it is currently ran, the US Military Does Not Deserve Your Children.
