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MBS

(9,688 posts)
Thu Aug 16, 2018, 03:23 PM Aug 2018

retired admiral: Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/revoke-my-security-clearance-too-mr-president/2018/08/16/8b149b02-a178-11e8-93e3-24d1703d2a7a_story.html?

Former CIA director John Brennan, whose security clearance you revoked on Wednesday, is one of the finest public servants I have ever known. Few Americans have done more to protect this country than John. He is a man of unparalleled integrity, whose honesty and character have never been in question, except by those who don’t know him. Therefore, I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency.
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A good leader tries to embody the best qualities of his or her organization. A good leader sets the example for others to follow. A good leader always puts the welfare of others before himself or herself. Your leadership, however, has shown little of these qualities. Through your actions, you have embarrassed us in the eyes of our children, humiliated us on the world stage and, worst of all, divided us as a nation. If you think for a moment that your McCarthy-era tactics will suppress the voices of criticism, you are sadly mistaken. . .

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retired admiral: Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President (Original Post) MBS Aug 2018 OP
He's an Admiral atreides1 Aug 2018 #1
sorry, I should have realized (that SEALS connection)- will correct the text n/t MBS Aug 2018 #2
RESIST! BigmanPigman Aug 2018 #3

atreides1

(16,079 posts)
1. He's an Admiral
Thu Aug 16, 2018, 03:28 PM
Aug 2018

He was also in the SEALS...but he was a good guy, and not a lying thief like Ryan Zinke!!!

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