Posted on Jan 2, 2014
CPL Paul B.
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Recently I've been hearing countless remarks, and seeing posts from soldiers and veterans alike. Down talking our commander in chief. How do you feel about this? Should this be allowed within our ranks? Does freedom of speech really play a part?<br><br>
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SPC Lyle Montgomery
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I realise that while on active duty one has to be careful what they say about the SOB Biden. But as a civilion for over 50 years I'll say whatever I please about him. . Biden is a senile worthless politician and I dodn't vote for him and can't stand him..I'll say whatever I please about him, as the woke liberals when they dissed President Trump. I have earned the right to express my opinions about anyone, as do you. The president is an elected official, not a king
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PO3 Ryan MartinFurlong
PO3 Ryan MartinFurlong
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Trump was and is a garbage human being. His actions and personality was enough to tell me that. Further dividing the country. Is Biden a good president? No. I'll tell you this though. I feel way better a person for our country, for the soul of it anyway.
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Cpl Alex Moore
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When on active duty, or reserve for that matter, it is NEVER appropriate. He is the Commander in Chief period. He is your superior. There is no freedom of speech in the military and everything has consequences.

As a civilian, you served so as long as your criticism is thoughtful, not just bashing and crudeness for the sake of it, then feel free that is what freedom of speech is. I hate people just attacking to attack. If you don't like something you better have a reasonable alternative otherwise, shut up and sit down, nobody wants to hear it. There are paticular, past leaders who did this and, quite frankly, it just makes you a horrible human being.
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SFC Dennis Yancy
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Among our peers is a normal occurrence, but he/she is the CIC no matter what you think. Should not let your subordinates or civilians hear you.
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SSG Jim Schimon
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If you bad mouth your boss in the civilian live you can and more than likely will be fired, So why would this be any different for a solder .
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SSG Jim Schimon
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As long as you are wearing the uniform You keep your mouth shut. But if you are not on active status . Say what you want.It does not matter who Obama Trump or Biden .The solders boss at the top is the president .But the national Guard is the governor Of there state unless the Governor releases the to the Feds and then You must keep the mouth shut.
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PFC John Carlen Jr
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I supported all presidents except for the ones who claimed election fraud and incited a racist insurrection
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CPT Stephen L Harrison
CPT Stephen L Harrison
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Equine scat.
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Sgt Richard Blankenship
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Our Commander in Chief is pushing America towards a civil war, I just pray that our Groups realize that he works for the American people and Our Troops owe their loyalty to the American people not the president
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SFC Charles Diers
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USARMY 74-95 Honestly the subject and criticizing others and politics very rarely came up unless a pay increase was in the equation, safety and regulations. Although with social media literally at hand 24/7 nowadays it’s quick, easy and convenient to share an opinion, criticize and or narratives about anything. Much of the time from the safety of our home although often not very wise and almost instantly comes with consequences. ESSAYONS.
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CPO Kurt Baschab
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It depends,
If they are Criticizing the President in Uniform, to Push a political Policy and agenda absolutely not.
If it just a bunch of Military Members ie: Friends sitting around Shooting the BS, just among themselves, talking about the Political issues of the day, no Civilians around, no Big deal.
No one in Uniform can go to a Political Rally to push the democratic, Republican , Libertarian, Etc, pollical policy's and agenda, you can go in Civilian clothing, You can never give the Impression, Your Views are the Views of the United States Military .
we give up a lot of are rights, but not all of them, we just have to be aware of are Surroundings, when we express are thoughts and Opinions, you have to make it very clear to Junior Military Members that when you are Expressing your thoughts and Opinions, that they are not the Military, they are just yours, and your thoughts and Opinions do not have to be there thoughts and Opinions. this is America, you do not have to agree on every issue , do not have to like every Commander and Chief, we just have to Follow all Constitutional, Legal Orders.
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SPC John Stout
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I don't have a problem with it
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