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Cpl Jeff N.
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He is a military analyst for hire at NBC and MSNBC. I think that ought to give you a flavor for his political leanings. Like too many retired generals these days, they love the sound of their own voice. McCaffrey has railed against Trump since almost the beginning of his campaign which is his prerogative but I would not assign anything more that this being one guys opinion to it.
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SPC Erich Guenther
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Gen. Barry McCaffrey - has a right to express his political opinion from afar. However, we have two four star Marine Generals that work with Trump daily and say Trump is doing great with National Security issues. We also have Army four star Generals that agree with the Marine Generals. I will take their advice over the Army General, who has probably never even worked with Trump.
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr
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He was csalling trum,p out on his actions protecting russiam What does working with him have to do with that, And The Generals on his staff seem to be on the way out the door.
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr - and the point you are trying to make?
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr
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CPT Fleet or I am simply pointing out that Trump is activlyprotecting Putin by failing to even comment onTerrorist attack on an ally and failing to implent sanctions that congress authorised. Trump is protecting Putin with more energy than he does the USA
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If he wasn't misquoted, I am astonished that he would make a public statement such as this. He was an exceptional general and a dedicated public servant. Be that as it may, a significant part of his post governmental service has been as an advisor to CNN, MSNBC, and I believe the Post and the NYT. I have always wondered if proximity to the MSM would automatically lead to "progressive" corruption of the intellect. Again if he wasn't misquoted, I believe every citizen has the absolute right to express his opinions in the public forum. Howevei when he/she or others use that military record or rank to enhance the value of an opinion, it is for all practical purposes the same as if he were expressing it while still on active duty. Candidates for public office are of course exempt from this for purely practical purposes. IMHO distinguished retired military personnel (especially general officers) should be more cognizant of how and what is appropriate to express in a public forum. It is one thing to have the right to do or say something, and quite another to be a responsible citizen.
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr
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He is very cognizant of what he says and felt it necessary to speak out about a danger to the nation. He is Both following the parts of his oath that apply and doing his civic duty. Would you remain silent if you though the nation was in danger?

Since he is not on active duty it is not the same as if he was on active duty, HE is not subject to article ** any more, no more than any other civilian. You might like hos speech to be limited and his first amendment rights denied but he has no obligation to humor you.

Failing to speak if you believe what he does, would be simple cowardice.

The are many sources quoting him , he was not misquoted.
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Now that was an exceptionally rude response to my comment. It is fine that you disagree with me and I fully support your right to do so. I have many friends with whom I vigorously disagree but they remain my friends regardless. But Top you are in error on several of your statements. First, a commissioned officer remains as such and a retired officer is still an officer. He remains subject to the UCMJ as long as he lives, unless recalled to active duty and dismissed from the service. Point number two is predicated upon the first. The general is not a civilian, he is an officer. As an NCO you are retired and a civilianbut he is not. Third, I do not want his speech limited, but I do hope for it to be delivered responsibly. Lastly, when you state that the general is cognizant of the full impact of his statements, how do you know? Do you guys play golf together, or workout together? If not then you are just expressing an opinion which can never be regarded as fact. He could be an unwitting accomplice of the progressive liberal movement or the MSM. If however he has not been misquoted as you state, then everything he has done and is doing to undermine the current administration (and our national security) is completely "witting".
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr
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CPT (Join to see) - He A commision officer is subject to the UCMJ in SOME ways, If not other punks like Allan West would have been imprisoned long ago and all the delusional bigots here who spoke about Obama being a Kenyan would be in jail with him.

His speak was delivered responsibly, h e saw a danger o the nation and calmly and clear spoke out a warning to the nation,. Only a coward would do otherwise
I know he is cognizant because I read what he wrote and have knowledge of his previews speak and actions,. He s not a delusion clown like the PEWS in the oval office.

On what FACTUAL basis do you believe he does not mean and understand what he says or that what he said was in any way irrepressible?
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After reading your last response I tend to believe you are correct in your assertions. I was reading about him on-line and he appeared on a site for candidates or potential candidates. Have you read about him running for office?
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