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Retired admiral who oversaw bin Laden raid defends McChrystal after Trump attack

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Retired admiral who oversaw bin Laden raid defends McChrystal after Trump attack


Adm. William McRaven. Commanded the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).


Commander ChickenSpurs is woefully out of his league here.

Related: Retired Gen. David Petraeus Says He Wouldn't Serve in the Trump Administration
 

Trump is just doubling down on his hatred for anyone who served this country. The Republicans don't care that he attacked POWs, generals with stellar careers, etc. They obviously hate the military now too. Just like Trump and his loyal band of followers.
 

Which again goes to prove that the Republicans know of no depth to which they will not sink to defend this scum of the earth.
 
Mycroft said:
So...McRaven is defending a General who has violated the UCMJ.

Why would anyone listen to him?
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Trump couldn't carry their epaulets.
 
Can you imagine a Democratic presidential ticket with McCraven or Kelly or Mattis on it? I suspect these guys have too much integrity to get into that mud, but I can dream, can't I?

While it is not a constitutional requirement, I've always felt that military service, particularly combat service is a big plus in my eyes. One of the most serious presidential duties is to send men and women into harm's way. I want someone who understands at the gut level what that means.
 
Mycroft said:
So...McRaven is defending a General who has violated the UCMJ.
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You might want to check your facts on that. You know, "fake news" and all that.
 
Mycroft said:
So...McRaven is defending a General who has violated the UCMJ.

Why would anyone listen to him?
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It must be exhausting having to come up with a bull**** excuse to ignore military officers whom you lot used to loudly bash Obama every time one of them criticizes the orange douche.
 
Stealers Wheel said:
You might want to check your facts on that. You know, "fake news" and all that.
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Tell me the "facts" if you dispute what I say. Otherwise, don't bother me with your nonsense.
 
The GOP used to be the party of the military.

Now that's gone also. Really, there's not much they stand for anymore except taking care of the wealthy, defending Trump at all costs, and placing party above country.

That about covers it.
 
Mycroft said:
Tell me the "facts" if you dispute what I say. Otherwise, don't bother me with your nonsense.
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OK, I gave you a chance. You didn't take it. Here are the facts. YOU stand corrected.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/apr/18/mcchrystal-investigation-cleared

A few quotes from the Pentagon investigation.




In other words, McChrystal did not violate the UCMJ. Facts.
 
These generals have sold out. They've totally forgotten what they took an oath to defend.
 
apdst said:
These generals have sold out. They've totally forgotten what they took an oath to defend.
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I wish someone would go out and re-poll those 88 retired generals and admirals who endorsed Trump during the campaign. How many do you think are still on board with that endorsement?
 
Stealers Wheel said:
I wish someone would go out and re-poll those 88 retired generals and admirals who endorsed Trump during the campaign. How many do you think are still on board with that endorsement?
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How many of them have we heard trashing President Trump?
 
apdst said:
How many of them have we heard trashing President Trump?
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I imagine most of them are extremely embarrassed and would not want their unfortunate decision to be brought up again.
We know this: They are NOT out there beating the drum for Trump. If they were, FAUX News would be all over it.
 
Stealers Wheel said:
I imagine most of them are extremely embarrassed and would not want their unfortunate decision to be brought up again.
We know this: They are NOT out there beating the drum for Trump. If they were, FAUX News would be all over it.
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General Boykin doesn't seem to be embarrassed.

General Boykin lists President Trump?s accomplishments

You wouldn't know it, if they were beating the drum for him, because I bet you can't name any of them without googling. General Boykin doesn't count. I gave you that one for free.
 

Very good! You found one who is still on board. Well done!

It's an accomplishment that Trump got so many retired general officers' endorsement. No other candidate has ever gotten so many of such endorsements. That's big feather in Trump's cap.
 
Stealers Wheel said:
I wish someone would go out and re-poll those 88 retired generals and admirals who endorsed Trump during the campaign. How many do you think are still on board with that endorsement?
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That would actually be a very interesting survey. After all, every retired General Officer he brought on to his administration has been fired or quit.
 
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