Military picks Trump 2:1 (Source AF Times). Why?

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Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jul 17 at 2016 10:58 AM

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They are smart and honorable?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 11:04 AM

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Perhaps it should read Military rejects Hillary 2:1

Response by SPC Jeff Payne made Jul 17 at 2016 11:20 AM

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He's the only Choice! Obama buried us and Hillary will throw the last shovel of dirt on us

Response by TSgt Thomas Monaghan made Jul 17 at 2016 11:23 AM

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Because Hillary send top secret emails on unsecured servers and has no clue she did anything wrong. How can she be trusted as Commander and Chief?

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jul 17 at 2016 11:44 AM

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It's about integrity and trust.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 12:00 PM

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Because we believe he's by far the best of the two options available

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jul 17 at 2016 12:03 PM

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Because the alternative is Hillary. What should concerns us is the :1 that prefer Hillary. They are clearly clueless.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 17 at 2016 12:11 PM

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Only 2:1? If all who serve knew how Hillary treated the military while First Lady, I suspect that ratio would be far more lopsided.

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Jul 17 at 2016 12:25 PM

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The majority of the military is from rural america and conservative. If Trump wasn't so controversial it would be a lot more than 2:1, based purely on demographics.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jul 17 at 2016 12:54 PM

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Because Hillary Clinton has a history of disrespect and animosity toward the military, and her husband deployed us every time he got caught with his dick in his hand...Perhaps, and I am just guessing here, The Military is tired of being used by a Clinton to "Wag the Dog"

Response by CW5 Andrew J. Foreman made Jul 17 at 2016 3:10 PM

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For me it is because of her leaving someone behind and her handling of the most sensitive of information. I can't trust her, and she has proven she cannot be trusted.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Jul 17 at 2016 3:22 PM

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But given only those choices, 21 percent of the service members surveyed said they would abstain from voting.More than 54 percent of the 951 troops Military Times surveyed said they would vote for Trump, the presumed Republican presidential nominee, over Clinton, the Democratic front-runner. Only about 25 percent said they would vote for Clinton in that matchup.
Source: Militarytimes.com

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 17 at 2016 5:02 PM

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Whose Propaganda are you more likely to hear on a Military Base? FOX and Breitbart or Daily KOS and SALON? Who are more Vocal Members of our Military those that are raised in an Rural or Urban Environment? No I'm Not Surprised.

Response by CSM Thomas McGarry made Jul 17 at 2016 5:13 PM

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Trunp was far from my first (or second or third) choice but I sure don't want to see Hillary as President!!!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 8:20 PM

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Because he is not part of the political establishment.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 10:00 PM

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Because the Military is growing very tired of not having a clear mission. The world is falling apart with acts of terrorism around the globe while the military leadership is cramming transgender policy down their throats...excuse me for thinking there is an obvious disconnect. Trump will provide a clear cut mission for the military and not confuse the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with the hotel Bellhop...

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 10:22 PM

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2:1 seems like a kind evaluation. If I were to make a guess I'd say more like 10:1

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2016 9:47 AM

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I'm not sure, I didn't get asked to vote.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2016 4:42 PM

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I vote in response to one question only - who would make the best commander in chief? That has guided my vote since 1992.

Response by Cpl Reginald Whitcomb Jr. made Jul 19 at 2016 6:54 AM

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As a Marine veteran, who took my oath againt both enemies foreign and domestic seriously, it makes vicerally disgusted to think any veteran could support Trump. I am literally sick to my stomach that people want that scumbag in office... you should be ashamed of yourselves.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 7:31 AM

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Because we don't want Hillary failing to support us in some foreign country, lying to our families on why we died, and then telling Congress, "What does it matter now?"

I'm surprised military support for Trump isn't 20 to 1. Of course, the media could be lying.

Response by CAPT Don Bosch, EdD made Jul 19 at 2016 7:31 AM

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Why not?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 8:15 AM

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I don't get it, i thought that as a military force we would know better who to pick as our commander in chief. Yes i do know that Hilary is no better but at least she represents democracy more than Donald trump. Frankly I am disappointed that military picks Trump. Hes no leader, hes a follower, lair and so is his wife. She stole Michele Obama speech and said she wrote it , LIE LIE. I just cant believe what im hearing. Hes arrogant, disrespectful, cheat , inconsistent. America is great all ready and it has been for years. Thats why i came to this country 0ver 20yrs ago but now i kinda want to run away from here. The problem is that racism still exists and it has been an issue for way too long. Its just a sad, sad situation.

Response by Maj Roger Catron made Jul 19 at 2016 8:50 AM

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Because his opponent is Hilary. 'Nuff said.

Response by SPC Donald Moore made Jul 19 at 2016 9:08 AM

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I had a clearance when I was in and I still have one today.
It is a requirement of having a clearance that you have annual refresher training.
If she did not know that she was doing wrong, then she is an idiot.
If she knew she was doing wrong and didn't care and is now lying about it.
Trump may not be perfect, but there is nothing that the Clinton team has been able to dredge up about his past that makes him worse than she is.
We have come to expect politicians to be dishonest, but the Clinton team have taken it to a whole new level and they are brazen about it. They apparently think that nobody cares or they can just get away with it because they have been getting away with it for so long.
If the choice is down to Hillary or the Donald, it really is no contest.
He looks like an angel up next to her.
I don't know how anyone with eyes and ears could vote for her or defend what she has done.

Response by Maj Ron Johnson made Jul 19 at 2016 9:10 AM

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Because the democrat's are wrecking our military and the country. Good to know that ONLY 1/3 of the voting military has their heads in the sand.

Response by SSgt Kevin Hopkins made Jul 19 at 2016 9:17 AM

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After comments he made about John McCain and POWs no veteran or active duty military should vote for Trump. Thats directly disrespectful to all military and if you accept that then id question your loyalty

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 9:43 AM

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If Trump wins, we go to war there is no doubt that will not happen. We need someone like Trump to fix everything that the current Administration has done to the military starting with a bigger raise than 1% which by the way is a pay cut since inflation averages 5% increase every year. We also need to beef the force back up and fix the promotion rates so he has a lot on his plate to deal with on the military aspect alone. However with the case of Hillary, she is getting away with from releasing TOP SECRET emails on GMAIL, the death count in the Clinton family, and whatever else we don't see in the media, yet, she is still allowed to run to be our Nations President? I don't really understand how dollar signs can cover a multitude of shady and dangerous acts that have costed many people's lives. There is a reason with all that in mind that of course we would rather someone that is pro military and pro gun to be our president. It's not time to take guns away, contrary to popular belief and the number one goal under the current administration, rather its time to beef up our force and arm America for this evil that is coming upon us really quick and that being terrorist's in our country trying to rip us apart from the inside.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 9:47 AM

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How about Hillary did nothing to support Benghazi, I mean if her own words 'What difference does it matter?" on the issue doesn't let you know she is not fit, what does?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 10:01 AM

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Maybe it is because Hillary has a distain for the militray and has a history of treating military and other underlings like trash beneath her feet.

Response by LTC Roderic Hewlett made Jul 19 at 2016 10:13 AM

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A factor that contributes to the lopsided numbers is the values of those who serve versus the values of those who take. Our military members serve their society and respect honor - part of our creed - but unfortunately not all who seek to govern share those values. Many of us older types remember the Clinton years and Hillary's outrageous claims of landing at Sarajevo under sniper fire. The Clintons really are not "military friendly."

Response by CMSgt Sam Alderson made Jul 19 at 2016 10:14 AM

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Military folks have always been smarter than a liberal. Most military folks know that this is our last chance to save this country.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 10:25 AM

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trump pulled down the curtains of hypocrisy over the walls of most of our organisations and show us their true faces.

Response by FN Charlie Spivey made Jul 19 at 2016 10:30 AM

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A lot of of that stuff is NOT marked, but those who work with the information knows when something is sensitive such as talking about operatives in the field. Common sense tells you that stuff like that is sensitive and should be treated as such. As far as I'm concerened, by doing what she did and leaving stuff vulnerable to whoever wanted it is nothing sor of Treason and she should be held accountable, irregardless of the AG and FBI Director.

Response by SSG Ray Elliott made Jul 19 at 2016 10:44 AM

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This is not surprising, most military personnel are conservative and republican. I'm one of the few liberal Democrats I know in my circle of Military friends.

Response by CMSgt Colleen Ingram made Jul 19 at 2016 11:29 AM

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And based upon my retired and/or separated friends that is also the case

Response by A1C Lisa Casserly made Jul 19 at 2016 11:32 AM

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First, I know someone who actually was a Secret Service Agent in the White House under the Clintons... and I have heard some VERY UNFAVORABLE things about her behavior. The kindest thing was that she would run around screeching "Biiiiiilll!!!! Biiiiillllllllll!" and Bill would run and hide and ask to not be outed. Not that he probably didn't need a watchdog, because he did, but still. You wanted to be the First Lady. So try to act like a LADY. The rest of the things I have been told were UTTERLY HORRIFYING. Rude, tacky, racist things. Why would ANYONE want to elect THAT to the highest office in the land?? Second, some years ago, when the Gold Star Mothers were in DC, they went to visit EVERY congressperson. And THE ONLY ONE who refused to see them was Hillary. Based on that, I can't imagine that she has ANY regard for the military. Or Veterans. Or the Wounded Warriors. Third, there is the matter of the rape trial she was involved in back in the late 70s. Where she tore down a 12 year old girl, called her a whore, said she asked for being raped, etc. She RUINED that little girl's live. And then she LAUGHED, because she won the trial, and the rapist escaped justice. And a little girl was destroyed. How is that FUNNY??? And the list goes on. Benghazi. The willful disobedience with the e-mails. And on and on and on. This woman cannot be trusted. And after all the BAD she has done in the world, why should we REWARD HER with the highest office in the land? She does not, not, NOT represent the American People. She only serves herself.

Response by SSgt Jerry DeLaney made Jul 19 at 2016 12:15 PM

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Look at the political and social history of America since about 1963. It hasn't made much difference if the civilian "leadership" has been mostly one party or the other, we've been gradually spiraling downward and the politicians aren't interested in improving things because, through these problems they are gaining power, influence, and MONEY! We the people have had enough! Mr Trump isn't out for personal gain. It will cost him a lot of money (ie: the pres. must relinquish control of private ventures while in office) to be president. He isn't in this to increase his influence in the world, he has business and political contacts no previous president has ever had.
What does he gain? A title, a security detail for life, and a retirement pension that's less than his monthly lease for his Manhattan apartment.

Response by CPO Arthur Garcia made Jul 19 at 2016 12:22 PM

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Both Candidates are the worst. Were screwed either way I see comments that Trump, would do good for the Military, he doesn't know one damn thing about us. Neither does Hillary. Neither are going to win with My Vote.. I'm going to vote for Gary Johnson.

Response by Sgt William Straub Jr. made Jul 19 at 2016 12:38 PM

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My thought is that for years, the Republican/Conservatives have been far more in support of both military and veterans. Clinton has shown on many occasions her disdain for our men and women in uniform.

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Jul 19 at 2016 12:39 PM

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Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State during Benghazi.

The Secretary of State is a senior official of the federal government of the United States of America heading the U.S. Department of State, principally concerned with foreign policy and is considered to be the U.S. government's equivalent of a Minister for Foreign Affairs.

In other words, her office was responsible for putting Service Members in harms way and then not backing them up when shit hit the fan.

Just like in the Battle of Mogadishu... there seems to be a trend among the Clintons.

Response by FN Michael Burke made Jul 19 at 2016 12:52 PM

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The last four presidents have used the United States Military complex to push their special interest agenda, put our sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and America in general in harms way, and fettered our military when they need to be cut free to do what their trained to do.

Response by Maj Dov Kawamoto made Jul 19 at 2016 12:59 PM

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Because he'll get rid of all those losers who screw up & get captured ... And I'm sure he'll get rid of that stupid Posse Comitatus stuff...
And just because Claire Underwood doesn't like the military doesn't mean that she would use matters of international affairs for personal & political gain... Oh sorry that was a typo I get confused with names.
I used to think that the military (officers in particular) should restrain from voting to preserve impartiality to the commander in chief. Now it's more out of futility.
I take comfort in my unfounded belief that no person is stronger than the republic.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 12:59 PM

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It should be a 100% rejection......

Response by SFC Charles Reese made Jul 19 at 2016 1:02 PM

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Thru out history with the exception of President Roosevelt (WWII). Democrats have a history of cutting military to the bone while placing all their energy in domestic issues such as welfare. Republicans on the other hand are pro military. The largest military pay increase came into play when Richard Nixon took office and the cold war build up.

Response by A1C Carl Bilodeau made Jul 19 at 2016 1:09 PM

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I'm more baffled by anyone supporting either party. Both parties screw the military equally.

Response by CPO Greg Frazho made Jul 19 at 2016 1:20 PM

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Need you even ask? Most careerists tend to roll a little to the right; in some cases way to the right. Nothing Hillary Clinton says, let alone the double-speak, bullshit, deception and outright untruths, resonates with the vast majority of those people, some of whom may have known her at the White House or Camp David when she was First Lady. Trump, rightly or wrongly, strikes most people, and it's meant to strike them this way, as a guy who gets things done. No nonsense, decisive, charismatic, somewhat bombastic, hard-boiled. In essence, the antithesis of everything Obama is and Hillary wants to be. While they may be concerned about Trump's somewhat erratic behavior and antagonism, they're willing to overlook it for somebody they can get behind, unlike current "leadership".

Response by Capt Michael Greene made Jul 19 at 2016 2:12 PM

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Trump attracts a lot of different kinds of people. All of them have one thing in common: they like the leadership style of an authoritarian. Trump the demagogue is the epitome of authoritarianism.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 3:28 PM

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2:1? 66%? I would be willing to wager Trump gets at least 70% if not more support of the military.

Bottom line is we saw what happened in Benghazi. We saw what she did with her classified docs. We saw how her Husband treated the military.

Trump was not my first, second or even third choice. At time I despise him. But I will pull the lever for him, gladly. And I will always exercise my God-given hard fought right to vote in this country's election.

The North remembers.

Response by PO2 Christina Hutson made Jul 19 at 2016 4:21 PM

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For one, would you want someone that been lying and causing problems and alarming how she misused her computer sending classified and also secrecurity messays on that anyone could of gotten them and maybe they did that's why the ambassador and others were killed and than she blamed it on a movie. How much does she get away with and not be held accountable for what she done wrong. For me if I would do something like she did I be in prison now due to I'm not rich by no means, so why does it always have to be how powerful a person is before they get into the big house for there wrong doings. Just don't understand the laws anymore some get in trouble others never do. It's mind boggling.

Response by CPT Ian Stewart made Jul 19 at 2016 5:21 PM

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I'm not much enamored of Hillary, but Trump scares the daylights out of me. The political parallels between the US today and Weimar Republic Germany when Hitler & Co. gained power are very concerning. I recommend you visit the website of a Navy Chaplin, Lt Cdr Steve Dundas. Padre Steve, as he calls himself, is a historian, baseball fan (The Orioles), commentator on life and politics in addition to being a Chaplin and Instructor. Padre Steve is still on active duty and is a veteran of Iraq. The reason I mention him is that I believe the younger vets and active duty members of RP will relate to him better than to this vet of the Vietnam/Cold War eras. Those of you who are on active duty will be most affected by Trump as C in C, please visit "padresteve.com" and read Steve's latest blog on Trump "Nuremburg on Lake Erie" - it will give you pause.

Response by LTC Robert Wangen made Jul 19 at 2016 5:24 PM

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This election is about electing the lesser of two evils. Having said that, Hillary would be a disaster for our military and our country. Trump may have pulled off some shady deals, but Hillary has no soul or conscience, and she lies like a rug!

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 5:43 PM

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Active Duty service members should not be commenting or voting in this poll. Yes we have a right to vote and we should exercise that right to vote but our job is to support the Chain of Command in a non-political or non-partisan manner regardless of whether we like the individuals or not. We keep our politics and our votes to ourselves.

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Response by SP6 Ron W. made Jul 19 at 2016 5:55 PM

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I support no one & will vote for no one for the first time in 52 years of voting, which is incredibly sad for me. I firmly believe Clinton violated national security rules & put our national security at risk. I absolutely believe she is unfit to be president for many reasons. However, Trump is the most vile, demeaning, derogating, racist, incoherent & unknowledgeable candidate in my lifetime. Wait until all of you find out that he is not going to do like so many have said, "he tells it like it is." The previous leaks about not building a wall, etc. from his NYT's interview will become manifest in his campaign. Also, wait until he screws over the military, law enforcement, and veterans like he has done to so many in his career as a "businessman." Johnson, the Libertarian, wants to pardon the traitor, Snowden, and eliminate the National Security Agency. I have never seen three more candidates so dangerous to the security of the United States. God forgive us for allowing these people to be the nominees.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 8:26 PM

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For me it's a trust issue, simply stated.

Response by Sgt Jerry Genesio made Jul 19 at 2016 9:28 PM

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I can't imagine. I'd follow the Army mascot before I'd follow Trump, and I'm a Marine.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2016 9:45 PM

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Trump cares and respects the military unlike Hillary. Hillary would always throw us under the bus.

Response by LTC Jesse Edwards made Jul 19 at 2016 9:51 PM

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Integrity is valued as part of the military culture.
I'm surprised this isn't 10:1 Trump.

Response by SSgt Robert Dant made Jul 19 at 2016 10:48 PM

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Because he is unknown and willing to say there is a lack of support for veterans, while she demonstrates she could care less about the security of this nation. Most of us who served belief security is important and when it is treated so lightly by our leaders - then we all know - they (she) cannot lead.

Response by LT Don Van Gilder made Jul 19 at 2016 10:59 PM

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I realize people can not stand Hillary, but I truly can not understand how Veterans or active duty folks can choose to support a guy who:

1. ripped on a POW for being captured, even though Trump did nothing but get deferments, and then lie about it
2. says during a national debate that he would knowingly order war crimes, and when asked if the military would follow his unlawful orders, he responded, oh, they'll follow me, trust me
3. a klown who actually said he knows more about ISIS/IL than the generals

I'm at a complete loss.......

Response by SP5 Michael Cates made Jul 20 at 2016 1:15 AM

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Well having been studying a lot of what this Administration has and has not been doing the past seven and half years to CHANGE AMERICA AND BRING IT DOWN IN SIZE AND QUALITY! To being a Vietnam Combat Soldier Army Artillery '67-'68 and just by the grace of God being able to remember so much of what happened to me! I can see that when someone mentioned we had to take care of South Vietnam and its people or there might be a Domino Effect of certain countries in Asia BUT IT TURNS OUT THAT THE DOMINO AFFECT HAPPENED NOT WITH ASIAN COUNTRIES BUT Iraq Aphganistan and Syria! Refugees Refugees and more Refugees! Wow! What lack of leadership! WE ARE IN MUST WIN SITUATION AND MOST SOLDIERS KNOW WHAT HAS TO BE DONE!!! I would imagine that one if not all of the men women and children that have been beheaded by ISIS! SAID PLEASE DONT TO THE PERSON WITH THE SORD! HEY I AM A TEACHER! WHEN TWO STUDENTS GET INTO A FIST FIGHT ON THE PLAYGROUND IT IS UP TO ME/US TO SEPERATE THE STUDENTS AND KEEP THEM APART UNTIL THEY COME TO THEIR SENSES AND CALM DOWN! YOU CAN BET THAT WE DON'T WALK OVER AND ASK THEM TO STOP WHEN ONE OR THE OTHER IS TRYING TO BASH THE OTHERS HEAD INTO THE GROUND OR PULLS A KNIFE OR WORSE! YOU HAVE TO DO THE SAME IN A COUNTRY! TO ON THE PLAYGROUND YOU CANT GUARENTE HOW LONG YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO HOLD THEM APART! AS TO IT IS THE SAME WITH COUNTRIES THAT WE TRY TO BRING PEACE TO! WE ALL WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HAD THE SENARIO THAT PRES. OBAMA TOOK AS TO TELLING THE ENEMY THAT WE WERE GOING TO LEAVE ON A CERTAIN DATE! HOPING THAT EVERYTHING WOULD STAY PEACEFUL! BUT THAT IS THE POINT THERE WAS NOT A LONG ENOUGH TIME GIVEN FOR TRUE PEACE TO TAKE HOLD IN IRAQ! OH YOU KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! STUDYING WHAT THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND WAS ALL ABOUT AND THE BLACK PANTHERS BACK IN THE '60'S AND KNOWING THAT BILL ARES THE HEAD OF THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND HAS BEEN FUNDRAISING FOR OBAMA AND IS A PERSOANL FRIEND OF HIS! IT IS GUILT FROM ASSOCIATION TO ME!! Pray for someone like Trump that does not consult with liers and cop killers! It is just CRAZY there is REALLY no other CHOICE than Donald Trump and at least he has you and I and ALL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN MIND TO HELP AND TO GIVE NEEDED HELP AND GUIDENCE TO STOP THE KILLING OF BLACKS BY BLACKS IN CHICAGO!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Response by Maj Rob Drury made Jul 20 at 2016 4:52 AM

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Perhaps the real question is; why not more?

Response by CMSgt Dave Patterson made Jul 20 at 2016 6:27 AM

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Over my whole career I heard, and in a few cases saw a double standard with Command. Anyone who votes for Clinton will just reinforce the behavior. You will need to keep quiet while your career goes down the tubes and the responsible individual brushes it off. Voting is your chance to say "NO, you won't have a different standard" Besides her E-mail debacle, I fear for all of you active duty people that she will continue the current policy of not shooting terrorists on sight, but waiting for them to engage you first. It has already cost lives and serious injuries.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2016 6:54 AM

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There is a third choice...Gary Johnson. He and his running mate will be on the ballot. Read up on his team. There is always another choice if we are willing to step back from the hype and main stream.

Response by SFC Ethan Graves made Jul 20 at 2016 7:43 AM

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The past 20-30 years, democrats have not been very kind with the military budget. For those of you considering democrat, you may want to reconsider for the sake of your wallet. https://www.navycs.com/charts/

charts

Response by FN George Woodruff made Jul 20 at 2016 8:42 AM

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Veterans like me are supporting Donald Trump because he will do what is necessary to clean up the Veterans Administration to stymie the bureaucrats who think the VA was built to enrich them instead of helping the veterans who have borne the battles, their widows and orphans. They also believe he will strengthen the military instead of continuing to weaken it and will put veterans and active duty military first and foremost instead of making empty promises and doing nothing.

Response by PO2 Mike Vignapiano made Jul 20 at 2016 10:33 AM

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Maybe because the majority doesn't want to be the few left in some God Forsaken place, under fire, knowing that no help is coming because Killary feels your life doesn't matter.
Killary, like 0vomit, will continue to dismantle the military, cut pay, cut benefits, and give it the savings to illegals and refugees (aka ISIS supporters).

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2016 10:45 AM

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Cccause clinton is a criminal and gets us killed

Response by CPT O. Lee James, III made Jul 20 at 2016 2:24 PM

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In the primary election, I voted my conscience. In the general election, I feel I must to my best to keep Hillary out of the White House. Voting for Trump is my best option. In general, I find my fellow soldiers to be more conservative than the general populace. Only a few of the folks with whom I have worked would admit to voting for Democrats.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2016 2:40 PM

2016-07-20T14:40:41-04:00

I don't want Hillary making the next appointment to the Supreme Court.

Response by A1C Charles D Wilson made Jul 20 at 2016 5:16 PM

2016-07-20T17:16:27-04:00

Benghazi... any thing else? Ok Security (e-mails) Treatment of secret service members in charge of protecting her..... Blatant lies and videos showing said lies.

Chuck D
P.S. Benghazi was enough for me.

Response by SPC Doug Brown made Jul 20 at 2016 8:49 PM

2016-07-20T20:49:29-04:00

I'm in the military and I didn't pick trump!!!!! I'm leaving site!!!!!!!

Response by PFC Carl Dichter made Jul 21 at 2016 4:29 PM

2016-07-21T16:29:25-04:00

Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Hillary Rodham Clinton

S.1390 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp Act
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] (Introduced 05/15/2007)
Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Action: 06/16/2009 Senate Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-100, pt. 1. (All Actions)
Tracker: This bill has the status Introduced

S.Res.17 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
A resolution recognizing and honoring Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, his co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles, the crewmembers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, and the first responders, ferry operators and...
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (Introduced 01/16/2009)
Latest Action: 01/16/2009 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656) (All Actions)
Tracker: This bill has the status Passed Senate

S.Res.727 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A resolution honoring the victims of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 on the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy.
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] (Introduced 12/09/2008)
Latest Action: 12/09/2008 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837-10838; text as passed Senate: CR S10837-10838; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835) (All Actions)
Tracker: This bill has the status Passed Senate

S.19 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] (Introduced 11/20/2008)
Committees: Senate - Finance
Latest Action: 11/20/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions)
Tracker: This bill has the status Introduced

S.2162 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/15/2007)
Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Reports: S. Rept. 110-281
Latest Action: 10/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-387. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker: This bill has the status Became Law

S.2579 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 01/30/2008)
Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 Held at the desk. (All Actions)
Notes: For further action, see H.R.5714, which became Public Law 110-450 on 12/1/2008.
Tracker: This bill has the status Passed Senate

And there are more, I just don't have time.

Response by PFC Carl Dichter made Jul 21 at 2016 4:34 PM

2016-07-21T16:34:14-04:00

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/feb/29/donald-trump-disrespect-military-veterans-appalling-unprecedented

Donald Trump's disrespect for the military is appalling – and unprecedented | Scott Beauchamp

So far, Trump has only insulted, abused and patronized service members and veterans on the trail. That’s no way to win our support

Response by 1SG Billye Jackson made Jul 21 at 2016 6:49 PM

2016-07-21T18:49:09-04:00

In my 23 Years I served under 3 Democrat POTUS, Johnson ,Carter and Clinton and trust me it wasn't Good.

Response by MSgt Wayne Morris made Jul 22 at 2016 6:40 AM

2016-07-22T06:40:49-04:00

I don't know if it is favoring or a choice of the lesser evil however, from conversations with fellow retired military as well as those still on AD, it boils down to TRUST and most do not trust Hillary and her husband. Most consider the Clintons to be nothing but a criminal cartel anymore whose promises ring hollow as she is owned by big business and Wall Street and their so called Foundation appears to be nothing but a personal money laundering scheme. Most military desire someone they think is going to have their back and for this Trump appears to be someone they can trust more to do that.

Response by Maj Rob Drury made Jul 22 at 2016 3:36 PM

2016-07-22T15:36:05-04:00

Response by PFC Carl Dichter made Jul 22 at 2016 6:52 PM

2016-07-22T18:52:57-04:00

If the US removes its limitation on torture (as Trump recommends, in violation of the Geneva Convention and US Law), what do you think will happen to us when we get captured?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 6:59 PM

2016-07-23T18:59:19-04:00

The military likes people willing to take charge, and it doesn't like people who don't follow the rules. I'm surprised it's not 5:1, that said I don't believe it would be that one sided if there was some expectation that 3rd party candidates could win.

Response by CMSgt Mike Esser made Jul 25 at 2016 4:16 PM

2016-07-25T16:16:01-04:00

Because, we don't like it when we lose stripes, are discharged or jailed for the same things she did. Read below and digest....especially the U.S Codes...what we abide by daily
FBI determined Clinton's private email server contained :
110 classified emails in 52 chains
8 top secret emails
36 "secret" emails
8 "confidential" emails
All were clearly designated as such at the time sent or received. Additionally, another 2,000 emails had been "up-classified" to confidential after being sent or received.
It also found several work-related emails Clinton's staff did not include with the 30,000 handed over to the State Department for release to FOIA requesters.
The McCarran Internal Security Act 793(e), States: "mere retention" of information a crime no matter what the intent, covering even former government officials writing their memoirs.

1.) 18 U.S. Code § 793 – Gathering, transmitting or losing defense information

2.) 18 U.S. Code § 798 – Disclosure of classified information

3.) U.S. Code § 1924 – Unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material

4.) 18 U.S. Code § 2071(b) — Concealment, removal, or mutilation generally

5.) 18 U.S. Code § 1505 – Obstruction of proceedings before departments, agencies, and committees

If it can be proven that an accused destroyed, withheld, or concealed the existence of official records being sought under subpoena

6.) 18 U.S. Code § 1519 — Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in federal investigations

7.) 18 U.S. Code § 1031 — Fraud against the United States
18 U.S. Code § 1343 – Fraud by wire, radio or television
18 U.S. Code § 1346 — Definition of “scheme or artifice to defraud”
18 U.S. Code § 371 – Conspiracy to defraud the United States

If it can be proven that an accused arranged for the Department of State to hire an Information Technology (IT) specialist to primarily administer and maintain a private server system owned by the accused, then the accused can be convicted of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and probably wire fraud.

8.) 18 U.S. Code § 371 – Conspiracy to commit a federal offense

If any accused and any third party can be proven to have colluded in any violation of federal, criminal law, then all involved can be charged with criminal conspiracy as well as being charged with the underlying offense.

Response by HN Rick Strul made Jul 26 at 2016 10:06 AM

2016-07-26T10:06:44-04:00

#1: Clinton is a TRAITOR!
#2: Clinton doesn't answer her phone at 3 AM!
#3: Clinton favors Obama's deliberate weakening of US! She favors our enemies and damages our allies! She has created disaster across the world -- everything she has touched is now on fire!
#4: Clinton, like the rest of the so-called liberals, hate the military and veterans ('the only good vet is a dead vet'). Do you really want this as CIC?
#5: Clinton is "a proud Progressive" which is to say that she is a proud communist!
#6: Clinton and all of the Demagogue Party establishment want all of US little people to be serfs on their plantation -- they are the ruling class living off of our labor! Feudalism reestablished, liberty and the Constitution extinguished!
#7: Clinton is a thief and totally corrupt! She has enriched herself at every turn at the expense of US! She and Bill have literally sold US out. She has repeatedly sold US foreign policy, secret information and critical strategic resources to our adversaries and the highest bidder for cash!
#8: Clinton is a compulsive LIAR! She looked the family members of the Benghazi dead in the eye and coldly lied to their faces, then she denied saying what they documented and reported, then she called them liars!
#9: Clinton deliberately hid her activities and correspondence while at the State Department (and throughout her career) in direct violation of federal law that was designed to create a correct record and to allow the People to have access to what their government and officials are doing. She wanted to avoid the legitimate and lawful scrutiny and oversight of Congress and the public!
#10: Clinton perjured herself in testimony the Congress!
#11: Clinton willfully, wantonly, and knowingly exposed classified information and the secrets of the US to persons and nations that had no right to see or handle them.
#12: Clinton, and the establishment of the Demagogue Party, has not only refused to honor her oath of office but has in fact conspired to destroy the Constitution and subjugate the country and People.
#13: Clinton has not one single accomplishment for the benefit of the People during her entire career!!!!
#14: Clinton should be tried for Treason, convicted, and executed!

I could go on, but these few examples should suffice!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2016 7:14 PM

2016-07-29T19:14:51-04:00

Because the other 33.3% has obviously not been paying close attention!!!

Response by SMSgt Roy Dowdy made Jul 29 at 2016 9:05 PM

2016-07-29T21:05:57-04:00

For me it's equity, if ANYONE in uniform did half of what Hillary's done it would be discharge and/or confinement! She and and the Clinton machine make Stalin's NKVD look like Boy Scouts!

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Jul 31 at 2016 4:51 PM

2016-07-31T16:51:00-04:00

Did you watch the DNC convention. The only flags that were present. North Korean, Russian and Palestinian. They had to be shamed and could only come up with two small American flags. And how Hillary treats our Police. I did not see any officers wives speak. But BLM which was started on a lie have a prominent speaking spot.

Response by Cpl Reginald Whitcomb Jr. made Aug 1 at 2016 8:04 AM

2016-08-01T08:04:18-04:00

Not sure I agree with the 2:1 after reading this.... http://independentpoliticalreport.com/2016/07/new-poll-shows-that-the-military-favors-gary-johnson-over-clinton-and-trump/

New poll shows that the military favors Gary Johnson over Clinton and Trump

Image: Doctrine Man Facebook page Originally published at American Third Party Report earlier today: According to a July 20th, 2016 article by Kristina Wong published atTheHill.com, a new non-sci…

Response by PO2 Mike Vignapiano made Aug 1 at 2016 8:42 PM

2016-08-01T20:42:01-04:00

For me, Killary & 0vomit let our guys DIE in Benghazi. Never EVER can I vote for her because of that & her flippant remark asking what difference does it make.
Can you imagine that murderous bitch as YOUR Commander-in-Chief?

Response by Sgt William Straub Jr. made Aug 4 at 2016 1:51 PM

2016-08-04T13:51:10-04:00

I guess that I fall into the category of not wanting to waste a vote. I absolutely loathe Clinton, many reasons, she is a world class liar, she is morally and actually responsible for the deaths in Benghazi, she lied about the emails, which any military person knows would get them court-martialed. Trump, while not the stellar choice I would like, has an excellent background in business, surrounds himself with professionals and experts in their fields. Would he be the best President, maybe not. But at least with him, you most likely don't have to worry about the Constitution being usurped by a possible Supreme Court loaded with left wing supporters of Clinton. I am concerned about that, as well as unfettered admittance of refugees. The photo's I've seen look more like soldiers, than helpless women and children. Look at the damage Muslims' have done to western countries already. If it's so bad where they came from, why do they try to turn the places they go into what they left?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2016 2:35 PM

2016-08-04T14:35:01-04:00

Because 2/3 military members know that Hillary hates us. The other 1/3 is delusional.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Aug 11 at 2016 5:57 AM

2016-08-11T05:57:51-04:00

Is there any question as to why? Does the obvious really have to be spelled out? ???

Because apparently 1/3 of the military apparently has no clue and would rather vote for crooked Hillary or waste a vote on an independent candidate that doesn't stand a snowball's chance in Hell of winning!

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Aug 11 at 2016 7:22 AM

2016-08-11T07:22:48-04:00

I trust Clinton and Trump as much as I truct a boot Private withg twi weeks pay on weekend liberty in Tijuana

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2016 4:12 PM

2016-08-15T16:12:22-04:00

Because the alternative is so much worse

Response by CPO Greg Frazho made Aug 25 at 2016 12:53 PM

2016-08-25T12:53:13-04:00

It's due to a few factors:

1. People in the nation, and particularly the military, are long past tired of progressive politics.
2. Trump says what a lot of people, including careerists, are thinking. Love him or hate him, the guy says what he thinks and some of it is indeed done with the bombastic signature he's famous for. Believe it or not, that's his charm.
3. As polemic a figure as Trump is, if elected, he will HAVE to work with Congress, and they with him, if we're ever to work our way out of the quaqmire of stagnation and despondency our nation's been in for the last several years. I don't see Hillary working with Congress, not least due to the tremendous amount of personal and political baggage she's carrying.
4. As ironic as it sounds, the guy known for the phrase, "You're fired!", will have to be, above all things, willing and able to find common ground with Capitol Hill. The art of the compromise is dormant and has been since Obama took office. As I said above, until or unless that changes, things will only stay as they are or get worse.
5. The next president of the United States has a tremendous set of challenges ahead of him or her. I don't think a lot of people in the nation and the nation's military are convinced Hillary has the chops to do this. I'm one of those people.

Fire when ready.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 14 at 2022 6:03 PM

2022-04-14T18:03:59-04:00

The republicans voted in a man with no presidential timber. A man who tried to circumvent democracy.

Response by MSgt Earl King made Apr 15 at 2022 4:24 PM

2022-04-15T16:24:34-04:00

Not too bright!!

Response by PO1 Terry Scott made Jul 12 at 2022 5:06 PM

2022-07-12T17:06:09-04:00

Both Clintons and now Joe* is selling taxpayer funded strategic assets to adversary governments for personal gain. A different democrat will not make it better. Blame Trump for showing those who cared to see how corrupt our government has become and how good this country can be despite the alphabet media and a minority of loud mouths. Just like prohibition was used to replace organized crime with democrat control.