Adm McRaven: Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

There you g again! You just had to prove that you are a dumbass! Mission accomplished, titless WAVE!

Emoluments Clause? You can;t even define it, much less cite a case where he has even been accused rightly.

The Hatch Act does not apply to the President dumbass! If it did, every President would be guilty of breaking it!

Thank you for that exceptional effort on proving why no one she bother listening to your clap-trap.

 

[Wry Catcher]

McRaven better shut his pie hole, or the military will recall him from retirement and prosecute him for critical statements about the President which is a violation of the UCMJ.

Doubtful, I recall boot camp in 1967 where many of the boots were highly critical of the Vietnam War, even our community commander was critical of Johnson and The Congress for putting our servicemen into a civil war.

See: Battlefield:Vietnam | Timeline

Scroll down to see the KIA and Wounded Americans at the end of 1966.

Were they publicly making those statements ?

Our CC was circumspect in his statements; many of us boots were open to frank discussions on the wisdom of engagement in a civil war, and like me, had already learned some or our friends were KIA.

Our company included boots from Texas, Oklahoma and California.

 

[Wry Catcher]

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

That's ludicrous.

Written ^^^ by a Trump Voter

 

[Wry Catcher]

Wasn't it under McCraven that we saw so many problems with special operations people breaking laws and being accused of misconduct?

Must say something about his leadership.

Dunno. But, he was leader of SOC from August 8th, 2011, until August 28th, 2014. What specific incidents are you speaking of, and when did they occur?

A Google Search will reveal a whole lot of less than sterline activities.

You didn't answer the question, admit you lied and you may rescue your credibility.

 

[Wry Catcher]

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

Interesting. A VERY good case can be made that Schumer, Pelosi, and a number of deep state appointees from the last administration are a threat to the Constitution. You are correct in that the oath is to the Constitution, not any one person, elected or not.

I've often thought that Schiff, Nadler, and Cummings were good candidates for questionable loyalty as well as a number of broken laws.

Another Trump voter, mentored by Trump who is the master at lying and character assassinations:

 

[jc456]

Adm McRaven: Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President
Opinion | Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President

If President Trump doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office.

By William H. McRaven
Admiral McRaven is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

Oct. 17, 2019

<snip>

But, if we don’t care about our values, if we don’t care about duty and honor, if we don’t help the weak and stand up against oppression and injustice — what will happen to the Kurds, the Iraqis, the Afghans, the Syrians, the Rohingyas, the South Sudanese and the millions of people under the boot of tyranny or left abandoned by their failing states?

If our promises are meaningless, how will our allies ever trust us? If we can’t have faith in our nation’s principles, why would the men and women of this nation join the military? And if they don’t join, who will protect us? If we are not the champions of the good and the right, then who will follow us? And if no one follows us — where will the world end up?

President Trump seems to believe that these qualities are unimportant or show weakness. He is wrong. These are the virtues that have sustained this nation for the past 243 years. If we hope to continue to lead the world and inspire a new generation of young men and women to our cause, then we must embrace these values now more than ever.

And if this president doesn’t understand their importance, if this president doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, both domestically and abroad, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office — Republican, Democrat or independent — the sooner, the better. The fate of our Republic depends upon it.

William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command and former chancellor of The University of Texas system.

Trump is a traitor and a criminal that needs to be removed and imprisoned for his treason against the United states! About time our military start standing up against him.

Isn’t that what the 2020 election is for? He must be ill

 

[CWayne]

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

Interesting. A VERY good case can be made that Schumer, Pelosi, and a number of deep state appointees from the last administration are a threat to the Constitution. You are correct in that the oath is to the Constitution, not any one person, elected or not.

I've often thought that Schiff, Nadler, and Cummings were good candidates for questionable loyalty as well as a number of broken laws.

Another Trump voter, mentored by Trump who is the master at lying and character assassinations:

Are you often this wrong? If so, it will save me a lot of time in the future.

 

[Wry Catcher]

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

There you g again! You just had to prove that you are a dumbass! Mission accomplished, titless WAVE!

Emoluments Clause? You can;t even define it, much less cite a case where he has even been accused rightly.

The Hatch Act does not apply to the President dumbass! If it did, every President would be guilty of breaking it!

Thank you for that exceptional effort on proving why no one she bother listening to your clap-trap.

The Hatch Act
"The Hatch Act restricts federal employee participation in certain partisan political activities. The political activity restrictions apply during the entire time of an employee’s federal service. Certain rules prohibit both on-duty and off-duty conduct.

"Partisan political activities are those activities directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group. While most Federal employees are permitted to take an active part in partisan political management and partisan political campaigns, the Hatch Act does prohibit certain participation by all Federal employees. Federal employees may not seek public office in partisan elections, use their official title or authority when engaging in political activity, solicit or receive contributions for partisan political candidates or groups, and engage in political activity while on duty."

Trunk has already violated this act, and case in point is attacking the Bidens.

The Emoluments Clause is spelled out in Art. I and Art. II of COTUS, his recent decision to have the G7 stay at his property is a prima facie case and a fait accompli.

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

Interesting. A VERY good case can be made that Schumer, Pelosi, and a number of deep state appointees from the last administration are a threat to the Constitution. You are correct in that the oath is to the Constitution, not any one person, elected or not.

I've often thought that Schiff, Nadler, and Cummings were good candidates for questionable loyalty as well as a number of broken laws.

Another Trump voter, mentored by Trump who is the master at lying and character assassinations:

Are you often this wrong? If so, it will save me a lot of time in the future.

Well, I could be wrong that you are not a trump voter, but your post is clear and convincing you are echoing his bullshit.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

Adm McRaven: Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President
Opinion | Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President

If President Trump doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office.

By William H. McRaven
Admiral McRaven is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

Oct. 17, 2019

<snip>

But, if we don’t care about our values, if we don’t care about duty and honor, if we don’t help the weak and stand up against oppression and injustice — what will happen to the Kurds, the Iraqis, the Afghans, the Syrians, the Rohingyas, the South Sudanese and the millions of people under the boot of tyranny or left abandoned by their failing states?

If our promises are meaningless, how will our allies ever trust us? If we can’t have faith in our nation’s principles, why would the men and women of this nation join the military? And if they don’t join, who will protect us? If we are not the champions of the good and the right, then who will follow us? And if no one follows us — where will the world end up?

President Trump seems to believe that these qualities are unimportant or show weakness. He is wrong. These are the virtues that have sustained this nation for the past 243 years. If we hope to continue to lead the world and inspire a new generation of young men and women to our cause, then we must embrace these values now more than ever.

And if this president doesn’t understand their importance, if this president doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, both domestically and abroad, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office — Republican, Democrat or independent — the sooner, the better. The fate of our Republic depends upon it.

William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command and former chancellor of The University of Texas system.

Trump is a traitor and a criminal that needs to be removed and imprisoned for his treason against the United states! About time our military start standing up against him.

Our republic is under attack by the Democratic Party.
They illegally used the FBI and the CIA as their secret police.
They attempted to frame President Trump with Russian collusion.
They attempted to frame Judge Kavanaugh with rape.
They are trying to impeach him for asking about Joe Biden's epic corruption.

 

[Intolerant]

Adm McRaven: Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President
Opinion | Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President

If President Trump doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office.

By William H. McRaven
Admiral McRaven is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

Oct. 17, 2019

<snip>

But, if we don’t care about our values, if we don’t care about duty and honor, if we don’t help the weak and stand up against oppression and injustice — what will happen to the Kurds, the Iraqis, the Afghans, the Syrians, the Rohingyas, the South Sudanese and the millions of people under the boot of tyranny or left abandoned by their failing states?

If our promises are meaningless, how will our allies ever trust us? If we can’t have faith in our nation’s principles, why would the men and women of this nation join the military? And if they don’t join, who will protect us? If we are not the champions of the good and the right, then who will follow us? And if no one follows us — where will the world end up?

President Trump seems to believe that these qualities are unimportant or show weakness. He is wrong. These are the virtues that have sustained this nation for the past 243 years. If we hope to continue to lead the world and inspire a new generation of young men and women to our cause, then we must embrace these values now more than ever.

And if this president doesn’t understand their importance, if this president doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, both domestically and abroad, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office — Republican, Democrat or independent — the sooner, the better. The fate of our Republic depends upon it.

William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command and former chancellor of The University of Texas system.

Trump is a traitor and a criminal that needs to be removed and imprisoned for his treason against the United states! About time our military start standing up against him.

 

[jc456]

In August 2018, McRaven expressed support for former CIA Director John O. Brennan, whose security clearance had recently been revoked by the Trump Administration. He authored an open letter to President Donald Trump in The Washington Post entitled "Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President", in which he affirmed his regard for Brennan, his former colleague, and offered criticism of the decisions and personal behavior of President Trump. McRaven said of Brennan, "He is a man of unparalleled integrity, whose honesty and character have never been in question ... except by those who don't know him."
- Wikipedia



Nothing he says after that can be taken seriously.

Nothing you post should be taken seriously.

Nothing you post should EVER be taken seriously. LOL

Ahhh the irony eh?

 

[jc456]

In August 2018, McRaven expressed support for former CIA Director John O. Brennan, whose security clearance had recently been revoked by the Trump Administration. He authored an open letter to President Donald Trump in The Washington Post entitled "Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President", in which he affirmed his regard for Brennan, his former colleague, and offered criticism of the decisions and personal behavior of President Trump. McRaven said of Brennan, "He is a man of unparalleled integrity, whose honesty and character have never been in question ... except by those who don't know him."
- Wikipedia



Nothing he says after that can be taken seriously.

Can't be taken seriously by the orange cultists...you mean. He has integrity....that is like kryptonite to fat donnie and his worshippers.

No integrity. That was easy

 

[jc456]

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

That's ludicrous.

Written ^^^ by a Trump Voter

We see your heads in the ground

 

[kiwiman127]

Adm McRaven: Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President
Opinion | Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President

If President Trump doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office.

By William H. McRaven
Admiral McRaven is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

Oct. 17, 2019

<snip>

But, if we don’t care about our values, if we don’t care about duty and honor, if we don’t help the weak and stand up against oppression and injustice — what will happen to the Kurds, the Iraqis, the Afghans, the Syrians, the Rohingyas, the South Sudanese and the millions of people under the boot of tyranny or left abandoned by their failing states?

If our promises are meaningless, how will our allies ever trust us? If we can’t have faith in our nation’s principles, why would the men and women of this nation join the military? And if they don’t join, who will protect us? If we are not the champions of the good and the right, then who will follow us? And if no one follows us — where will the world end up?

President Trump seems to believe that these qualities are unimportant or show weakness. He is wrong. These are the virtues that have sustained this nation for the past 243 years. If we hope to continue to lead the world and inspire a new generation of young men and women to our cause, then we must embrace these values now more than ever.

And if this president doesn’t understand their importance, if this president doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, both domestically and abroad, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office — Republican, Democrat or independent — the sooner, the better. The fate of our Republic depends upon it.

William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command and former chancellor of The University of Texas system.

Trump is a traitor and a criminal that needs to be removed and imprisoned for his treason against the United states! About time our military start standing up against him.

By far, he isn't the only generals who has bashed Trump regarding his incompetent
judgement and the betrayal of the Kurds.
Another former CENTCOM general weighs in with displeasure over Trump’s Syria gambit
Oh and don't count on the military, to save his presidency at the ballot box or anything else.
I see the blind Little Trumpeters are still looking for a ray of light.

 

[jc456]

Adm McRaven: Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President
Opinion | Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President

If President Trump doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office.

By William H. McRaven
Admiral McRaven is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

Oct. 17, 2019

<snip>

But, if we don’t care about our values, if we don’t care about duty and honor, if we don’t help the weak and stand up against oppression and injustice — what will happen to the Kurds, the Iraqis, the Afghans, the Syrians, the Rohingyas, the South Sudanese and the millions of people under the boot of tyranny or left abandoned by their failing states?

If our promises are meaningless, how will our allies ever trust us? If we can’t have faith in our nation’s principles, why would the men and women of this nation join the military? And if they don’t join, who will protect us? If we are not the champions of the good and the right, then who will follow us? And if no one follows us — where will the world end up?

President Trump seems to believe that these qualities are unimportant or show weakness. He is wrong. These are the virtues that have sustained this nation for the past 243 years. If we hope to continue to lead the world and inspire a new generation of young men and women to our cause, then we must embrace these values now more than ever.

And if this president doesn’t understand their importance, if this president doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, both domestically and abroad, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office — Republican, Democrat or independent — the sooner, the better. The fate of our Republic depends upon it.

William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command and former chancellor of The University of Texas system.

Trump is a traitor and a criminal that needs to be removed and imprisoned for his treason against the United states! About time our military start standing up against him.

By far, he isn't the only generals who has bashed Trump regarding his incompetent
judgement and the betrayal of the Kurds.
Another former CENTCOM general weighs in with displeasure over Trump’s Syria gambit
Oh and don't count on the military, to save his presidency at the ballot box or anything else.
I see the blind Little Trumpeters are still looking for a ray of light.

Why would a general object?

And why didn’t congress vote on war?

It seems you’re implying the generals care more for the Kurds than their own men? Hahaha hahaha

 

[Eric Arthur Blair]

" Navy Admiral William McRaven, a man whose name was once floated as a possible vice-presidential pick for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton."

Says it all.

Oh yeah, it does indeedy. In other words, he is another despicable Swamp creature.

A deep state shill and fraud like McRaven can hold whatever mistaken views he wants .

But when he goes public with comments that are inflammatory and politicized and designed to
instill a sense of fear and false danger to our republic then he has crossed a line it would be perfectly legal and proper for the president to hit back at McRaven with whatever censures he has at his disposal.

 

[jc456]

" Navy Admiral William McRaven, a man whose name was once floated as a possible vice-presidential pick for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton."

Says it all.

Oh yeah, it does indeedy. In other words, he is another despicable Swamp creature.

A deep state shill and fraud like McRaven can hold whatever mistaken views he wants .

But when he goes public with comments that are inflammatory and politicized and designed to
instill a sense of fear and false danger to our republic then he has crossed a line it would be perfectly legal and proper for the president to hit back at McRaven with whatever censures he has at his disposal.

Military code of conduct. Disobedience of an order.

 

[Wry Catcher]

Adm McRaven: Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President
Opinion | Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President

If President Trump doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office.

By William H. McRaven
Admiral McRaven is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

Oct. 17, 2019

<snip>

But, if we don’t care about our values, if we don’t care about duty and honor, if we don’t help the weak and stand up against oppression and injustice — what will happen to the Kurds, the Iraqis, the Afghans, the Syrians, the Rohingyas, the South Sudanese and the millions of people under the boot of tyranny or left abandoned by their failing states?

If our promises are meaningless, how will our allies ever trust us? If we can’t have faith in our nation’s principles, why would the men and women of this nation join the military? And if they don’t join, who will protect us? If we are not the champions of the good and the right, then who will follow us? And if no one follows us — where will the world end up?

President Trump seems to believe that these qualities are unimportant or show weakness. He is wrong. These are the virtues that have sustained this nation for the past 243 years. If we hope to continue to lead the world and inspire a new generation of young men and women to our cause, then we must embrace these values now more than ever.

And if this president doesn’t understand their importance, if this president doesn’t demonstrate the leadership that America needs, both domestically and abroad, then it is time for a new person in the Oval Office — Republican, Democrat or independent — the sooner, the better. The fate of our Republic depends upon it.

William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, is a former commander of the United States Special Operations Command and former chancellor of The University of Texas system.

Trump is a traitor and a criminal that needs to be removed and imprisoned for his treason against the United states! About time our military start standing up against him.

By far, he isn't the only generals who has bashed Trump regarding his incompetent
judgement and the betrayal of the Kurds.
Another former CENTCOM general weighs in with displeasure over Trump’s Syria gambit
Oh and don't count on the military, to save his presidency at the ballot box or anything else.
I see the blind Little Trumpeters are still looking for a ray of light.

Thank you for the link, it's amazing to me that the two posts which follow's your informative post have nothing substantive to offer, one even goes so far to offer the preposterous conspiracy theory - The Deep State.

 

[Eric Arthur Blair]

If Trump wins reelection, as it looks more and more like he will, then Admiral McRaven would be well advised to go underground and keep watch on his rank and pension, which can be revoked for his comments intended to bring disrepute on the president and the nation itself.
Treachery and sedition are not things to be taken lightly.

 

[CWayne]

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

There you g again! You just had to prove that you are a dumbass! Mission accomplished, titless WAVE!

Emoluments Clause? You can;t even define it, much less cite a case where he has even been accused rightly.

The Hatch Act does not apply to the President dumbass! If it did, every President would be guilty of breaking it!

Thank you for that exceptional effort on proving why no one she bother listening to your clap-trap.

The Hatch Act
"The Hatch Act restricts federal employee participation in certain partisan political activities. The political activity restrictions apply during the entire time of an employee’s federal service. Certain rules prohibit both on-duty and off-duty conduct.

"Partisan political activities are those activities directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group. While most Federal employees are permitted to take an active part in partisan political management and partisan political campaigns, the Hatch Act does prohibit certain participation by all Federal employees. Federal employees may not seek public office in partisan elections, use their official title or authority when engaging in political activity, solicit or receive contributions for partisan political candidates or groups, and engage in political activity while on duty."

Trunk has already violated this act, and case in point is attacking the Bidens.

The Emoluments Clause is spelled out in Art. I and Art. II of COTUS, his recent decision to have the G7 stay at his property is a prima facie case and a fait accompli.

You know, for the way that Trump has been pissing all over the Constitution, as well as breaking several laws (Emoluments Clause, Hatch Act to name a couple), EVERY military member, as well as all veterans should remember their Oath of Enlistment, where they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitution and should be removed.

Interesting. A VERY good case can be made that Schumer, Pelosi, and a number of deep state appointees from the last administration are a threat to the Constitution. You are correct in that the oath is to the Constitution, not any one person, elected or not.

I've often thought that Schiff, Nadler, and Cummings were good candidates for questionable loyalty as well as a number of broken laws.

Another Trump voter, mentored by Trump who is the master at lying and character assassinations:

Are you often this wrong? If so, it will save me a lot of time in the future.

Well, I could be wrong that you are not a trump voter, but your post is clear and convincing you are echoing his bullshit.

It is clear that I am exercising clear and rational thought. I oppose the left, particularly, the progressive left. The progressive left is a death knell for the United States, should they gain enough power to enact their left-of-sane policies.

Trump is temporary, the progressive left, much like death, is permanent.