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

[Bill USA]

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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[Iliyah]

1. K & R

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.

[Ilsa]

2. Awesome. I hope

more people in the military read about this.

[gademocrat7]

3. K&R!

[Fast Walker 52]

4. that's huge-- Trump is turning all serious, educated people off

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

[klook]

34. Republicans' attacks on public education

haven't completely transformed us into an idiocracy. Yet!

[asiliveandbreathe]

5. After viewing just a small snippet of trump last night in AZ

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!

[harun]

25. Trump in AZ last night was pure WWE/WWF (and quite scary)

[ismnotwasm]

6. K&R

[major debacle]

7. Can we expect Trump to trash them on Twitter?

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

[63splitwindow]

11. Absolutely and his ignoramus base will slurp it up.

[GP6971]

8. A BIG K & R !!

[EricMaundry]

9. Outstanding!

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]

10. Yeah, but Trump has Scott Baio's endorsement. And other top people, really great people.

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?

[63splitwindow]

12. He has Jan's full-fledged endorsement...

[NewJeffCT]

21. I know, and in terms of celebrity endorsements

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]

13. I saw my friend tonight. We were both Bernie supporters.

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!

[triron]

15. what state?

are you in?

[mountain grammy]

17. Colorado.. we'll go blue!

[grossproffit]

18. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[oasis]

16. Great. Hannity can put that in his pipe and smoke it.

[lillypaddle]

19. K&R nt

[ReRe]

20. Make that 5...

... 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.

[Number9Dream]

22. Should get them to appear in a Clinton TV ad n/t

[Loki]

23. This is serious shit people.

They mean business.

[Hortensis]

24. Good, but weak statement and hardly "defiant." They're retired

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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.

[sellitman]

26. Hopefully more Generals do this

The tip of the iceberg?

[Stuart G]

32. Yes...We will see endorsements from areas and people we never thought would endorse anyone...Or

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]

27. "Defiant" of what?

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]

35. Defying all those that had their ass kissed.

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.

[truebluegreen]

28. Who or what are they defying? They are retired = private citizens.

[brush]

29. WOOHOO!

[DesertRat]

30. k&r!

[hamsterjill]

31. My sincere appreciation goes to the two Generals.

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]

33. This lends some credence to...

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