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In reply to the discussion: This dropped yesterday, after General Mattis broke with Chump [View all]George II
(67,782 posts)13. Interesting observation. It may also be the date that the letter was received...
...although the position is curious.
He's a "lower level" (not an insult) General, which normally isn't a political appointment but earned through accomplishments. trump can't fire him.
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Interesting observation. It may also be the date that the letter was received...
George II
Jun 2020
#13
Trump didn't want the military leaders to speak out. They were not happy about it
Arazi
Jun 2020
#14
This pushback is why Barr has deputized a bunch of raggedy-assed prison guards as Trump's army
StarfishSaver
Jun 2020
#8
All I can say is "Wow!" I am thankful that our service members take their oath to uphold...
NNadir
Jun 2020
#12
Hoping to God Almighty our military generals will hold, and protect us as it is their sworn duty
onetexan
Jun 2020
#31
Most in the military know that trump has damaged their world image along with the country.
oldsoftie
Jun 2020
#32
i have a conservative epal. travon + george no biggie cause travon beat widdle georgie + george was
pansypoo53219
Jun 2020
#37