Does DoD now or ever support its members publicly discussing politics?

I once served under a captain who made know his elation that President Obama was reelected. It was not healthy, and it damaged the respect of the unit toward him. Our political persuasion is our personal business, and, in my opinion, it should stay that way. Service members should be encouraged to educate themselves, and they should vote, but discussing it brings division when there should be unity. Bury the political question.

I've spoken out, but ID card says Indefinite and it's not good civics IMO. Free speech is great, but some level of decorum never hurts. The "more flies with honey than vinegar" bit, plus we are held to a higher standard of at least a semblance of loyalty once we start taking Oaths. As long as it's fact-based, and some find humor in it, the political chatter is part of the picture. Not like Election is 2 weeks away or anything. I'm apolitical and equal opportunity as I distrust all pols equally. My 2 pesos.

When I was active I never talked politics.