Topic: John Sheehan

3 chapters across the catalog

Commie Comey
Episode 1071 17:41 - 22:12

1071: Commie Comey

John C. Dvorak Dismissal from PC Magazine

John C. Dvorak details his unceremonious dismissal from PC Magazine after 32 years of continuous column writing. He describes receiving a terse email from a new editor placing him on "hiatus," which he interprets as a permanent firing driven by a shift toward social justice editorial standards. Dvorak notes that other veteran columnists, such as Tim Bajarin, received similar treatment.

VATBS vs AQAP
Episode 185 1:30:36 - 1:33:11

185: VATBS vs AQAP

General John Sheehan, Dutch Military Gays

General John Sheehan claimed that the fall of Srebrenica was partly due to the presence of gay soldiers in the Dutch military, whom he characterized as weak. In response, a Dutch group called the "Pink Army" formed to demand an apology. The hosts criticize the "Pink Army" branding as counterproductive, arguing it reinforces the very stereotypes Sheehan used to disparage the troops.

All Your DNA [sic]Belong To Us
Episode 184 2:09:32 - 2:14:10

184: All Your DNA [sic]Belong To Us

General John Sheehan, Srebrenica Massacre, and Gays in the Military

During a Senate hearing on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, former NATO commander General John Sheehan claimed that the presence of gay soldiers contributed to the fall of Srebrenica in 1995. Sheehan argued that the "liberalization" of the Dutch military led to its failure to prevent the massacre. The hosts dismiss these claims as "unbelievable" and suggest the Dutch forces were actually outmaneuvered or set up.