It seems Stephen A is stirring the pot again, and boy, did he serve up a hot plate of reality on a show that’s usually more about laughter than logic. In a world where politicians throw around buzzwords like confetti at a parade, Senator Mark Kelly has become the unlikely target of Stephen A’s commentary, particularly about his video reminding troops that they can refuse illegal orders. It’s a concept so straightforward, even a kid could understand it. But of course, when you’re in the political arena, even simple truths can ignite a firestorm.

Imagine being in the military, and your boss tells you to do something that smells fishy. You’d probably want to pause and think, “Hey, is this even legal?” Instead of a mutually respectful conversation, there’s a bunch of yelling about “crossing the line.” Stephen A, bless his heart, is ready to remind folks that not only do we have laws, but that people in the military are trained to think critically. Apparently, reminding troops of their rights is akin to handing them a rule book in a game where everyone else is just trying to scuttle the rules.

When it comes to military orders, it’s not like soldiers are looking at their commander-in-chief like he’s a pop quiz—they know the drill (pun fully intended). But here’s the kicker: if a soldier gets an order and feels it’s unlawful, the right thing to do is to think it over. It shouldn’t take a video from a veteran like Kelly to highlight this. Stephen A laid it out: troops already know they can’t just follow any command that smells of sketchiness. Yet here we are, having to justify that troops shouldn’t immediately jump off a cliff because someone in charge tells them to.

Now, let’s take a joyride back in history—President Obama’s drone strikes were labeled as necessary then, but now, those same military actions are being scrutinized like they’re an episode of a true crime podcast. When people faux gasp at the thought of military operations like it’s some high-stakes drama, you have to wonder: where was that same chorus of outrage when it was happening? It’s like people suddenly found their moral compass out of the blue. And Stephen A called it what it is—political maneuvering at its finest. The left’s selective outrage makes it feel like they’re writing a soap opera script instead of having genuine discussions about morality, legality, and ethics.

And we’ve got the ever-popular “I read it on the internet” argument, which, let’s be honest, seems to be the highlight of political debates these days. Instead of tackling valid points, they resort to mantra-like chants about who’s qualified to speak on military matters. If Stephen A has proven anything, it’s that he knows his stuff—he engages with veterans, gets their takes, and doesn’t just regurgitate headlines like a parrot on a caffeine high. In a world of politics where everyone thinks they are a foreign policy expert after binge-watching the latest drama, having someone who actually knows the stakes is a breath of fresh air.

So here’s the moral of the story or perhaps just a humorous commentary on the state of things: the political landscape is as tangled as a pair of earbuds in a teenager’s pocket. But if there’s anything Stephen A shines a light on, it’s the ability to think critically, question authority, and engage in discussions, especially about military orders. It’s refreshing, and frankly, it’s about time we have a few more of those conversations. After all, keeping our heads straight (and not just because we’re dodging the next viral TikTok trend) is what will keep our democracy healthy, while ensuring everyone’s rights are checked—yup, even those who wear the uniform.