Low engagement because I've all but given up on social media, but my OCD about tagging still applies 😀

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I think most people are reacting to the caricatures of the scheme being presented in the press. The honest answer to most questions of detail is 'no one knows yet'.

Also, my mis-trust of American voters won't be.

My career is mainly UK but in places where this is also applicable. I did some stuff for a 'bit' of US Joint Chiefs org many years back where 'why do we need to do user research, we tell them what to think' was a prevailing attitude.

In this case I think you nailed it - lack of care.

And:

1. They obviously do this regularly given the lack of surprise discussion about suitability.

2. Hegseth likely copy / pasted plans given length and intricacy of formatting from either high-side system (inappropriate) or another unclassified place he held them (also inappropriate).

They're not, but they also mitigate a lot of risks the end-users may be unaware of which is why there's generally a culture of unquestioning compliance in these environments. As you surmise - lazy and incompetent to take this content into systems designed for civilians.

The way to tell if it was a nazi salute is not to debate arm position, but to check if it was being done by a nazi.