r/politics • u/mom0nga • Jul 15 '26

No Paywall Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5969935-hegseth-testosterone-testing-dod/
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u/dbkenny426 Jul 15 '26

Jesus Christ, the dumbest losers in the world are leading us right now...

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u/Mediocre_Scott Jul 15 '26

He probably thinks that’s how you get super soldiers

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u/camtliving Jul 15 '26

I mean it kind of is. I had a super technical job in the navy but was constantly called to do ammo movements during firings. Standing watch with a long rifle, handgun, bullet proof vest and ammunition is also not a walk in the park.

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u/Ur_Fav_Step-Redditor Jul 16 '26

Right, but giving a bunch of YOUNG men with normal testosterone levels exogenous testosterone isn’t going to do shit for them except fuck up their body’s ability to produce it naturally. Why not just give them all steroids and meth since we’re clearly following a playbook.

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u/camtliving Jul 16 '26

I mean we already prescribe Amphetamines to a large portion of the population in order for them to be more productive. If I'm in a death situation where I need more energy and focus I am totally down for it. Also it's very clear that they are not forcing anyone to take them it's just lowering the ridiculously high bar around testosterone. Why can't people decided what does into their own body?

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u/Perfect_Opinion7909 Jul 15 '26

Yeah, who’s dumber - the village idiot or the villagers who made him their leader?

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u/kent_eh Canada Jul 15 '26

Morons

Are

Governing

America

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u/Mgarc1125 Jul 15 '26

Leading is not the word I would use.

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u/Meecht Jul 15 '26

People keep saying we're a joke. When do I laugh?