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Bill USA

(6,436 posts)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 08:18 PM Sep 2016

BREAKING: Four Star Army Generals DEFIANTLY Make First Presidential Endorsement Of Their Careers

http://bipartisanreport.com/2016/09/01/breaking-four-star-army-generals-defiantly-make-first-presidential-endorsement-of-their-careers/


Two retired four-star U.S. Army generals stepped up on Thursday morning and endorsed the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. Although both Gens. David Maddox and Bob Sennewald say they have never endorsed a political candidate before, they both felt compelled to speak out this election cycle.


The two issued a joint statement to the press, saying:

‘Having each served over 34 years and retired as an Army four-star general, we each have worked closely with America’s strongest allies, both in NATO and throughout Asia.

‘Our votes have always been private, and neither of us has ever previously lent his name or voice to a presidential candidate. Having studied what is at stake for this country and the alternatives we have now, we see only one viable leader, and will be voting this November for Secretary Hillary Clinton.’
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BREAKING: Four Star Army Generals DEFIANTLY Make First Presidential Endorsement Of Their Careers (Original Post) Bill USA Sep 2016 OP
K & R Iliyah Sep 2016 #1
Awesome. I hope Ilsa Sep 2016 #2
K&R! gademocrat7 Sep 2016 #3
that's huge-- Trump is turning all serious, educated people off Fast Walker 52 Sep 2016 #4
Republicans' attacks on public education klook Sep 2016 #34
After viewing just a small snippet of trump last night in AZ asiliveandbreathe Sep 2016 #5
Trump in AZ last night was pure WWE/WWF (and quite scary) harun Sep 2016 #25
K&R ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #6
Can we expect Trump to trash them on Twitter? major debacle Sep 2016 #7
Absolutely and his ignoramus base will slurp it up. 63splitwindow Sep 2016 #11
A BIG K & R !! GP6971 Sep 2016 #8
Outstanding! EricMaundry Sep 2016 #9
Yeah, but Trump has Scott Baio's endorsement. And other top people, really great people. tclambert Sep 2016 #10
He has Jan's full-fledged endorsement... 63splitwindow Sep 2016 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Maynar Sep 2016 #14
I know, and in terms of celebrity endorsements NewJeffCT Sep 2016 #21
I saw my friend tonight. We were both Bernie supporters. mountain grammy Sep 2016 #13
what state? triron Sep 2016 #15
Colorado.. we'll go blue! mountain grammy Sep 2016 #17
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. grossproffit Sep 2016 #18
Great. Hannity can put that in his pipe and smoke it. oasis Sep 2016 #16
K&R nt lillypaddle Sep 2016 #19
Make that 5... ReRe Sep 2016 #20
Should get them to appear in a Clinton TV ad n/t Number9Dream Sep 2016 #22
This is serious shit people. Loki Sep 2016 #23
Good, but weak statement and hardly "defiant." They're retired Hortensis Sep 2016 #24
Hopefully more Generals do this sellitman Sep 2016 #26
Yes...We will see endorsements from areas and people we never thought would endorse anyone...Or Stuart G Sep 2016 #32
"Defiant" of what? jberryhill Sep 2016 #27
Defying all those that had their ass kissed. nolabels Sep 2016 #35
Who or what are they defying? They are retired = private citizens. truebluegreen Sep 2016 #28
WOOHOO! brush Sep 2016 #29
k&r! DesertRat Sep 2016 #30
My sincere appreciation goes to the two Generals. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #31
This lends some credence to... IthinkThereforeIAM Sep 2016 #33

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
1. K & R
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 08:25 PM
Sep 2016

The Klan Rally last night where T-rump scared a whole lot of people, not only Latinos/Latinas, but POC and many Whites. No matter how corporate media tries to spin it (softening bullshit), that lasting imagine of him yelling and acting like a lunatic has been engrain in many minds.

 

Fast Walker 52

(7,723 posts)
4. that's huge-- Trump is turning all serious, educated people off
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 08:41 PM
Sep 2016

Let's hope the voting population has a great percentage of such folk than Trumpers.

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
5. After viewing just a small snippet of trump last night in AZ
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 08:41 PM
Sep 2016

I would think every man and woman would come out fighting, and protect their family from the likes of trump...he was evil last night..Our military men and women have put on a uniform to fight this kind of evil - for many years...

I am not surprised that two of our finest 4 star generals are speaking out - they get it!

major debacle

(508 posts)
7. Can we expect Trump to trash them on Twitter?
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 08:58 PM
Sep 2016

"Two retired four-star losers back Crooked Hillary for president. They have no honor."

 

EricMaundry

(1,619 posts)
9. Outstanding!
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 09:13 PM
Sep 2016

A word I heard a lot when I was a kid in the Navy. Haven't used it much since, but somehow it really works here.

tclambert

(11,086 posts)
10. Yeah, but Trump has Scott Baio's endorsement. And other top people, really great people.
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 09:36 PM
Sep 2016

Hillary has more impressive endorsements? Sez who? Sez who? Sure, people of substance endorse her. But Trump has celebrities, famous people. Who knows better than them?

Response to tclambert (Reply #10)

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
21. I know, and in terms of celebrity endorsements
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 07:18 AM
Sep 2016

Scott Baio certainly trumps Meryl Streep, George Clooney, Lady Gaga, Amy Schumer, and Robert DeNiro combined.



(I hope I didn't really need the sarcasm smiley, but you never know...)

mountain grammy

(26,621 posts)
13. I saw my friend tonight. We were both Bernie supporters.
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 09:52 PM
Sep 2016

She said, I'm actually liking Hillary and feel like I'm voting for her instead of just against Trump. I said, me too, Lu, me too!

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
20. Make that 5...
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 04:47 AM
Sep 2016

... I am related to one, but of course he hasn't gone public with it. There are many many many 4 star Generals who are voting for HRC and probably NONE that will vote for Trump.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
24. Good, but weak statement and hardly "defiant." They're retired
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 08:12 AM
Sep 2016

Last edited Fri Sep 2, 2016, 08:57 AM - Edit history (2)

and can endorse whomever they want, no "defiance" needed.

BUT, most of this statement is about them. Why? They're not on the ballot. Sure, endorsing Hillary is the honorable thing to do. Done.

But where's the rest? This is hardly all or most of what men of their stature could have done to help make sure The Donald never becomes our commander in chief. These men should suck in their guts, step up, and tell those who want to vote Trump what they think.

Stuart G

(38,427 posts)
32. Yes...We will see endorsements from areas and people we never thought would endorse anyone...Or
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 12:12 PM
Sep 2016

anybody ever....It is starting and will not end till a few days before the election...and..

We will be surprised...or will we be?

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
27. "Defiant" of what?
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 08:54 AM
Sep 2016

D'jever notice how many retired military officers are off opining on various stuff?

They aren't "defying" jack shit.

"Having each served over 34 years and retired as an Army four-star general..." - in other words, "having chosen a career path that allows me to retire at a relatively young age and still collect a decent pension..."

Now, look, I don't begrudge them that, and the deal is what the deal is, but the US military retirement system is OUTSTANDING.

"Having each served over 34 years...." meaning, "Collecting a generous check in my 50's..."

http://www.stripes.com/news/congress-we-went-too-far-on-star-rank-retirement-1.321816

In September 2006, a newly retired member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who served 38 years drew initial retired pay of $114,000 a year. Today a JCS member retiring after 38 years draws more than double that amount, about $241,000. If that four-star officer completes a 40-year career, his or her retired pay today would be higher. Four officers today receive more than $256,000 in retired pay and one get more than $277,000, according to the Defense Department actuary.

nolabels

(13,133 posts)
35. Defying all those that had their ass kissed.
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 01:55 PM
Sep 2016

Politics in the ranks of the military is on a whole different level. Many people leave their military careers in part because of that reason. To make it to the rank of four star one would need to be at least very skilled and capable as far as the ass kisser part comes in.

hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
31. My sincere appreciation goes to the two Generals.
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 12:06 PM
Sep 2016

I'm so glad that some are speaking up. This is very necessary, and I believe their endorsements will carry a lot of weight.

IthinkThereforeIAM

(3,076 posts)
33. This lends some credence to...
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 12:27 PM
Sep 2016

... "if Trump wins the presidency, expect a coup within 90 days". I have seen it posted around on the web the past few weeks...
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