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Are you serious? The U.S. has successfully fought wars in the recent past. High ranking officers are routinely sacked when they lose touch of soldiering and their mission fails. The U.S. version of party political indoctrination is just a little silliness like lesbian sensitivity training.

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Things like the Rifleman's Creed aren't political indoctrination?

Every army has political indoctrination - it's how you motivate people to put their lives on the line for your goals.

I'm sure your general point is somewhat correct, but how is "This is my rifle" political? It seems more like a commitment to professionalism, like the Hippocratic Oath, but inverted.

Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and I are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.

So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy.

It's basically saying "I will be an effective soldier for America". It's just one of many things working together to that end.

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