I'm sure conservatives will engage in a character assassination as that seems to be the only argument they can muster for Trump. What they can't do is engage in an argument to convince others that the Adm. and others are wrong. That kind of argument is beyond them leaving the Admirals statement standing as the t***h...

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The retired US Navy Adm. William McRaven, a Navy SEAL who oversaw the raid that took out al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in 2011, gave a bleak assessment of President Donald Trump and alleged the commander in chief was gutting the country of the "nation's principles."

In his fiercest condemnation against the president yet, McRaven recounted in a New York Times opinion column a military ceremony he recently attended at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he reflected upon the thousands of US service members who marched on the parade field before him.

McRaven pointed out what he said were examples of the US neglecting its duty to be the "the protectors of the less fortunate" — including Trump's recent decision to withdraw troops from Syria as Turkish-backed militants wage war against the once US-backed Kurdish m*****a.

McRaven added that Trump "is wrong" to think empathy is "unimportant" or shows "weakness."
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The retired US Navy Adm. William McRaven, a Navy SEAL who oversaw the raid that took out al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in 2011, gave a bleak assessment of President Donald Trump and alleged the commander in chief was gutting the country of the "nation's principles."

In his fiercest condemnation of the president yet, McRaven recounted in a New York Times opinion column, titled "Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President," a military ceremony he recently attended at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he reflected upon the thousands of US service members who marched on the parade field before him.

"For everyone who ever served in uniform, or in the intelligence community, for those diplomats who voice the nation's principles, for the first responders, for the tellers of t***h and the millions of American citizens who were raised believing in American values — you would have seen your reflection in the faces of those we honored last week," McRaven wrote.

But "beneath the outward sense of hope and duty," McRaven wrote that "there was an underlying current of frustration, humiliation, anger and fear."

Good job. Pete.

Let's begin with your opening statement:

"I'm sure conservatives will engage in a character assassination as that seems to be the only argument they can muster for Trump.

Whose character is being assassinated here? Whose character has been under assault for over three years? McRaven's or Donald Trump's?

Is it just Donald Trump's character that has been attacked? Or has it also been the character of his wife, his family, his appointed officers, his department heads, his staff, his friends and associates, his lawyers, and his supporters?

Are conservatives the ones driving this campaign of character assassination?

I was raised believing in American values, I served in uniform, I served as a first responder, and I am offended by McRaven's opinion of me. In the Navy and in the fire department, I served under a few officers who were not the stellar, unblemished characters you seem to think they all are. Just because a man (or woman) has some brass or stars on their shoulders doesn't magically turn them into saints. Some officers I served with were conceited, self serving, and power hungry assholes, they polished their own brass and kissed their superiors' ass. However, most of the officers I served with were good guys, some were exceptional leaders.

Next time, before you try to hook conservatives and goad them into responding as you hope they will, get all your s**t together and think things through.

Good job. Pete.

Let's begin with your opening statement:

"I'm sure conservatives will engage in a character assassination as that seems to be the only argument they can muster for Trump.

Whose character is being assassinated here? Whose character has been under assault for over three years? McRaven's or Donald Trump's?

Is it just Donald Trump's character that has been attacked? Or has it also been the character of his wife, his family, his appointed officers, his department heads, his staff, his friends and associates, his lawyers, and his supporters?

Are conservatives the ones driving this campaign of character assassination?

I was raised believing in American values, I served in uniform, I served as a first responder, and I am offended by McRaven's opinion of me. In the Navy and in the fire department, I served under a few officers who were not the stellar, unblemished characters you seem to think they all are. Just because a man (or woman) has some brass or stars on their shoulders doesn't magically turn them into saints. Some officers I served with were conceited, self serving, and power hungry assholes, they polished their own brass and kissed their superiors' ass. However, most of the officers I served with were good guys, some were exceptional leaders.

Next time, before you try to hook conservatives and goad them into responding as you hope they will, get all your s**t together and think things through.

I'm sure conservatives will engage in a character assassination as that seems to be the only argument they can muster for Trump. What they can't do is engage in an argument to convince others that the Adm. and others are wrong. That kind of argument is beyond them leaving the Admirals statement standing as the t***h...

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The retired US Navy Adm. William McRaven, a Navy SEAL who oversaw the raid that took out al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in 2011, gave a bleak assessment of President Donald Trump and alleged the commander in chief was gutting the country of the "nation's principles."

In his fiercest condemnation against the president yet, McRaven recounted in a New York Times opinion column a military ceremony he recently attended at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he reflected upon the thousands of US service members who marched on the parade field before him.

McRaven pointed out what he said were examples of the US neglecting its duty to be the "the protectors of the less fortunate" — including Trump's recent decision to withdraw troops from Syria as Turkish-backed militants wage war against the once US-backed Kurdish m*****a.

McRaven added that Trump "is wrong" to think empathy is "unimportant" or shows "weakness."
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

The retired US Navy Adm. William McRaven, a Navy SEAL who oversaw the raid that took out al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in 2011, gave a bleak assessment of President Donald Trump and alleged the commander in chief was gutting the country of the "nation's principles."

In his fiercest condemnation of the president yet, McRaven recounted in a New York Times opinion column, titled "Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President," a military ceremony he recently attended at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he reflected upon the thousands of US service members who marched on the parade field before him.

"For everyone who ever served in uniform, or in the intelligence community, for those diplomats who voice the nation's principles, for the first responders, for the tellers of t***h and the millions of American citizens who were raised believing in American values — you would have seen your reflection in the faces of those we honored last week," McRaven wrote.

But "beneath the outward sense of hope and duty," McRaven wrote that "there was an underlying current of frustration, humiliation, anger and fear."

U.S.C. §§ 801–946 is the foundation of military law - UCMJ.
U.S. Code § 888. Art. 88. (Contempt toward officials) states:

Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

U.S. Code § 802. Art. 2. Persons subject to Art. 88 includes the following under Section (a), subparagraph (4): Retired members of a regular component of the armed forces who are entitled to pay (retirement pension) are subject to court martial.

IOW, retirees must refrain from political advocacy that could be construed as an official endorsement on the part of the armed services.