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True Blue American

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45. If Mattis had spoken out sooner

Fri Dec 21, 2018, 11:16 AM

Dec 2018

He would not have been there to protect us. I admire him for sticking it out and his resignation letter means he goes with his character intact.

Trump was surprised he resigned and can not brag he fired him. Smart man.

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Former WH official who worked with Mattis team described resignation letter as "a 21 gun f--- you." [View all] highplainsdem Dec 2018 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #1

That's all you got out of that letter? n/t cynatnite Dec 2018 #2

No. Thats my 'general' sense of gen mattis being w trump for two years. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #4

Well for one, Mattis never had the power to arrest anyone... cynatnite Dec 2018 #7

Anyone can make a citizens arrest. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #9

"Anyone can make a citizen's arrest"--have you ever seen "anyone" actually do so for any reason? Hekate Dec 2018 #54

Boy Hekate. You dont miss a chance to kick me in the face, or be ugly to me. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #55

I agree with you. True Blue American Dec 2018 #44

You are correct n/t malaise Dec 2018 #27

Don't be foolish Loki Liesmith Dec 2018 #3

Serious question... ADX Dec 2018 #6

Doesnt matter what I am. I dont have to be anything to have an opinion. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #8

As the saying goes, opinions are like assholes...everybody has one. elocs Dec 2018 #16

Yes. I guess that means you called me an asshole. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #18

You guess wrong, but I'm sure somebody could explain the saying to you. elocs Dec 2018 #21

I see. I understand you being angry. I'm pretty angry too. Not enough to burn down people here Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #23

No, I'm not angry. The saying simply means opinions are common. elocs Dec 2018 #28

If you *were* a military veteran, you would have recognized the saying immediately... Hekate Dec 2018 #56

You dont know anything about me. And it shows. Merry Christmas. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #57

And a thoughtful Solstice to you. The year turns, and perhaps the returning light presages good.nt Hekate Dec 2018 #58

Thanks for saying that. Means a lot to me. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #59

I asked you a simple question... ADX Dec 2018 #22

Im certainly not ranting. I deleted the post. I said I understand. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #25

Yup. He should have... zentrum Dec 2018 #33

Im sick to my stomach, I had faith he was the ace in the hole. Just caught me off guard a little. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #34

If Mattis had spoken out sooner True Blue American Dec 2018 #45

Ok, I see what you're saying but zentrum Dec 2018 #49

I see your point,too. True Blue American Dec 2018 #51

Yep. Mattis has my respect. akraven Dec 2018 #15

Me too. Really disappointed. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #17

I took one in 1974. I still respect it. akraven Dec 2018 #19

Yes Sr. Ive sworn them too. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #20

I volunteered. akraven Dec 2018 #24

So disappointing. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #26

He is a traitor. Period. n/t akraven Dec 2018 #29

Not sure about Gen being a traitor, but, he sure let me down. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #30

I meant sTrumpet. Sorry I wasn't clear! akraven Dec 2018 #31

Be well. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #32

Wow, Crutchez, that bit about Mattis "arresting" people is sheer lunacy. As for the military... Hekate Dec 2018 #10

Its ok. Im really disappointed. I understand folks not agreeing. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #12

His words "you have the right"... zentrum Dec 2018 #43

I watched TRMS and others last night to flush out the letter I couldnt open. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #50

Happy Holidays to you too! zentrum Dec 2018 #52

Amen on that! True Blue American Dec 2018 #46

I can't agree with anything you said there. highplainsdem Dec 2018 #11

Its ok. Im not trying to swim against the current on purpose. We all have our own lives to reckon Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #13

He couldve done more. You know it too. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #5

Swearing an oath means something. Crutchez_CuiBono Dec 2018 #14

I got same sense as that former WH official: Mattis was pissed off & wanted it known. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2018 #35

The letter was released by the Pentagon WestMichRad Dec 2018 #36

Agree completely. highplainsdem Dec 2018 #53

Replacement available - Gen Flynn keithbvadu2 Dec 2018 #37

Great cartoon,so true. True Blue American Dec 2018 #47

Donald, you ignorant putz. AllyCat Dec 2018 #38

Standby for more resignations djacq Dec 2018 #39

Technically Mattis did mention Trump DeminPennswoods Dec 2018 #40

K&R Scurrilous Dec 2018 #41

I approve Mattis' message! pazzyanne Dec 2018 #42

Thank you, Pazzy Anne!:) True Blue American Dec 2018 #48

No honorable member of the military can respect a five-time republican draft dodger Achilleaze Dec 2018 #60

It's about respecting the office and the institution, not the man. Trump threatens all of it... Hekate Dec 2018 #61