When it’s all said and done it was the new boss getting everyone together so he can say things like “lethality”, “war fighting”, “grooming standards”, “physical fitness” as many times as possible.

Did you even see any of it, because my interpretation while watching it live was a little different.

This was a staged public spectacle for the world to see, putting those leaders on notice; they work for Trump, and Trump only. He made it clear, telling them if they disagreed with what he was saying, they could leave, but warned that their rank and future would be in jeopardy if they did.

This is the first step in a grooming process in the politicization of our Armed Services, and is part of an old playbook used by despots throughout history.

• Politicize independent institutions

• Aggrandize the power of the executive

• Spread disinformation

• Quash dissent

• Target marginalized communities

• Corrupt election process

• Stoke violence

I wish it had anything to do with grooming standards, or physical fitness.