Alright listen, I have a profound understanding for those on the bottom of the barrel. I also understand that if you are being treated improperly and have the opportunity to leave that situation then you probably should.
As a female, minority veteran with a similar story to Eli's, I have faced persecution on the military side because I'm a minority, because I was Catholic, and a woman that male soldiers even paused before with respect. My white female command did this to me and it takes every fiber of my being not to commit the same type of racist thought. Even so-called pacifist white women here in the US have committed the same type of racial persecution so no single religion or institution is to blame.
I have a family member that was a "Lifer" in the military. I'll never forget the time he got drunk and told me American women are so full of it. That don't they realise in other countries no body complains about rape? Other countries know its not big deal.
Power to the pacifist word warriors. The established system of militant/ political/ religious heirarchies, which grants some people positions of power over others and allows for the ability to abuse that power, and to, therefore, abuse other human beings is the common enemy of all of humanity.
This is such a powerful presentation. Although I was not able to see her speak while she was in Seattle, I sat next to Eli at a Native potluck in West Seattle. I told her about a Native niece of mine that was being recruited at her school by the Army. She gave me a brochure about some serious facts. Thank you Eli for your stength.
I am a military rape survivor and every thing she said is true, If a book was written about military rape, maybe our government would finaly do something.
her courage in the face of all of that military B.S. is something bush and cheney could take an example from. the men that made this war are less than nothing compared to her, but strangely, i bet she doesn't think that.
that was amazing. eli is a wonderful person, and though i feel bad about saying this- i'm glad i dont live in america. england is not as bad, so far...
Thank you for posting this. It is truely amazing. She has real courage.
"My biggest enemy was my own company", just what Suzanne Swift said. This is something that anyone even considering joining the military needs to see, especially women. It is tragic for anyone join the U.S. military. Stop recruitment, stop the lies. Sexual harassment and assault is rampant.
Shoulda joined the Marines.
DigitalCombatStudios 2 years ago
Alright listen, I have a profound understanding for those on the bottom of the barrel. I also understand that if you are being treated improperly and have the opportunity to leave that situation then you probably should.
hamdome00001 2 years ago
BRAVO and KUDOZ She has done well with her presentation.
Supporting you Eli, Later, in Peace Luna
lunigal 3 years ago
Everyone Male and Female should not enlist. It is not a military that serves anyone but CorporAmeroFascism.
It is insane.
Truth is what they fear... good job in getting the truth out.
klonedklein 3 years ago 2
As a female, minority veteran with a similar story to Eli's, I have faced persecution on the military side because I'm a minority, because I was Catholic, and a woman that male soldiers even paused before with respect. My white female command did this to me and it takes every fiber of my being not to commit the same type of racist thought. Even so-called pacifist white women here in the US have committed the same type of racial persecution so no single religion or institution is to blame.
TheNightFox007 3 years ago
USA,Take the log out of your eye.God bless ya Eli.
WolfArden44 3 years ago
I have a family member that was a "Lifer" in the military. I'll never forget the time he got drunk and told me American women are so full of it. That don't they realise in other countries no body complains about rape? Other countries know its not big deal.
makezmuzic 3 years ago
Power to the pacifist word warriors. The established system of militant/ political/ religious heirarchies, which grants some people positions of power over others and allows for the ability to abuse that power, and to, therefore, abuse other human beings is the common enemy of all of humanity.
MENCADO 4 years ago
This is such a powerful presentation. Although I was not able to see her speak while she was in Seattle, I sat next to Eli at a Native potluck in West Seattle. I told her about a Native niece of mine that was being recruited at her school by the Army. She gave me a brochure about some serious facts. Thank you Eli for your stength.
RavenHR 4 years ago 2
The truth must be spoken. Our military must be cleaned up! Thank you Eli!
wwolvespak 4 years ago 5
I am a military rape survivor and every thing she said is true, If a book was written about military rape, maybe our government would finaly do something.
touchtone30 4 years ago 2
her courage in the face of all of that military B.S. is something bush and cheney could take an example from. the men that made this war are less than nothing compared to her, but strangely, i bet she doesn't think that.
preAmerikkkan 4 years ago
Thank you, Eli!
rengirl27 4 years ago 3
that was amazing. eli is a wonderful person, and though i feel bad about saying this- i'm glad i dont live in america. england is not as bad, so far...
SteerpikeSister 5 years ago
That was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Makes me even more proud to be a Native American woman! Bravo!
Marikay4 5 years ago
bravo indeed.
SteerpikeSister 5 years ago
Brave, beautiful Eli! I hope she will survive all this crap and really help us women to heal the Earth!
urubuqu 5 years ago 3
Thank you for posting this. It is truely amazing. She has real courage.
"My biggest enemy was my own company", just what Suzanne Swift said. This is something that anyone even considering joining the military needs to see, especially women. It is tragic for anyone join the U.S. military. Stop recruitment, stop the lies. Sexual harassment and assault is rampant.
MagicFoot 5 years ago 4