Former Diplomats, Retired Military Leaders to Call for Bush Ouster

[CShine]

WASHINGTON (AP) - Angered by Bush administration policies they contend endanger national security, 26 retired U.S. diplomats and military officers are urging Americans to vote President Bush out of office in November. The group, which calls itself Diplomats and Military Commanders for Change, does not explicitly endorse Democrat John Kerry for president in its campaign, which will start officially Wednesday at a Washington news conference. Among the group are 20 ambassadors, appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents, other former State Department officials and military leaders whose careers span three decades.

Prominent members include retired Marine Gen. Joseph P. Hoar, commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East during the administration of Bush's father; retired Adm. William J. Crowe Jr., ambassador to Britain under President Clinton and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under President Reagan; and Jack F. Matlock Jr., a member of the National Security Council under Reagan and ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1987 to 1991.

The White House referred calls for comment to the Bush-Cheney campaign. Campaign spokesmen were not immediately available.

"We agreed that we had just lost confidence in the ability of the Bush administration to advocate for American interests or to provide the kind of leadership that we think is essential," said William C. Harrop, the first President Bush's ambassador to Israel, and earlier to four African countries. "The group does not endorse Kerry, although it more or less goes without saying in the statement," said Harrop.

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBYN3LKFVD.html

[Lorien]

1. Soros needs to fund an ad

featuring these guys!

[jbfam4]

2. two other articles...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=103x56487

Retired Officials Say Bush Must Go from the LA Times


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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37557-2004Jun12.html

Group Seeks Change In Security Policy
Dignitaries


What old , outdated information will Ashcroft try to frighten us with on Wednesday when this info is released at a news conference?

[Alpharetta]

3. This group has America's interests at heart

This group is comprised of excellent leaders from the diplomatic and military corps of Bush, Reagan and Clinton. They are expressing concerns about the way our country is headed.

I can't help but compare this group to the http://www.swiftvets.com/VetsBB/viewforum.php?f=2">swiftvetsagainstKerry.com group. Go ahead and notice what motivates the "swiftvets". They are not motivated by the truth. They are only motivated by the chance to influence the election. They don't care how this country is headed down the commode, they're just thrilled for a chance to get their hand on the flusher.

Will the undecided voter be influenced by Diplomats and Military Commanders for Change? I doubt it. But it's good that this group of leaders is not afraid of the right wing attacks which are sure to follow.

[Moderator]

4. Duplicate topic, please discuss here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=619438