Adm. McRaven who oversaw Bin Laden capture says it would be an honor if Trump revoked his clearance

[Mrs. Overall]

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NBC:

JUST IN: Bill McRaven, retired US Navy admiral who oversaw operation that killed Osama bin Laden, writes in a Washington Post op-ed that he would “consider it an honor” for President Trump to also revoke his security clearance in solidarity with former CIA Director John Brennan.

McRaven: "Through your actions, you have embarrassed us in the eyes of our children, humiliated us on the world stage and, worst of all, divided us as a nation. If you think for a moment that your McCarthy-era tactics will suppress the voices of criticism, you are sadly mistaken"

[bearsfootball516]

1. Damn. THAT is going to piss him off lol.

That was a brutal takedown.

[Zorro]

2. McRaven is someone Trump absolutely should not fuck with

From Wikipedia:

"During the last few years of his career he was also Bull Frog, the longest serving Navy SEAL still on duty."

He commands great respect from the military -- and especially the SEAL -- community.

[Achilleaze]

3. What's a five-time republican Draft Dodger to do?

republican family-values role model Dirty Donny will find some way to make this mess even messier, methinks.

[Raven]

4. I hope this becomes a wave with others following the Admiral. n/t

[Brother Buzz]

5. I am Spartacus

[LanternWaste]

7. I'd love to see that!

A wave of retired officers advertising their disgust for the buffoon-in-chief would make my month!

[fierywoman]

15. ... and the generals and admirals refusing to participate in The Parade.

[Mrs. Overall]

12. Yes.

It's evident he has no respect among military leadership.

[lpbk2713]

6. I hope Trump has to learn the hard way about all this.

He will cross a threshold soon and his whole world will turn to shit.

[dalton99a]

8. Kick

[nolabear]

9. He set the bar. Let's see how many can get over it.

[oasis]

10. Don't mess with Bill. nt

[dalton99a]

11. Problem is Trump will never be a good leader

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/revoke-my-security-clearance-too-mr-president/2018/08/16/8b149b02-a178-11e8-93e3-24d1703d2a7a_story.html

Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President
By William H. McRaven
August 16 at 2:44 PM

William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, was commander of the U.S. Joint Special Operations Command from 2011 to 2014. He oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid in Pakistan that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Dear Mr. President:

Former CIA director John Brennan, whose security clearance you revoked on Wednesday, is one of the finest public servants I have ever known. Few Americans have done more to protect this country than John. He is a man of unparalleled integrity, whose honesty and character have never been in question, except by those who don’t know him.

Therefore, I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency.

Like most Americans, I had hoped that when you became president, you would rise to the occasion and become the leader this great nation needs.

A good leader tries to embody the best qualities of his or her organization. A good leader sets the example for others to follow. A good leader always puts the welfare of others before himself or herself.

Your leadership, however, has shown little of these qualities. Through your actions, you have embarrassed us in the eyes of our children, humiliated us on the world stage and, worst of all, divided us as a nation.

If you think for a moment that your McCarthy-era tactics will suppress the voices of criticism, you are sadly mistaken. The criticism will continue until you become the leader we prayed you would be.

[Honeycombe8]

13. All decent, solid Americans seem to be resisting the blanket of fascism covering the country.

Resist.

[erronis]

14. But how does the rank-and-file and lower-grade officers feel about Dump?

National Guard and Reserves?

I wonder if Dump and his cabal of advisors isn't expecting to be able to capitalize on the youth and lack of constitutional understanding that some troops might have.

And then I remember working alongside the military for almost 30 years and feel that they are some of the most clear-headed individuals I have ever known.

[Honeycombe8]

16. Here's more of his quote (CNN, Wash Post)

In an op-ed published by the Washington Post, McRaven, a former Navy SEAL who led US Joint Special Operations Command from 2011 to 2014, not only called Brennan "a man of unparalleled integrity," but volunteered to have his own security clearance revoked in an act of solidarity.

"Few Americans have done more to protect this country than John. He is a man of unparalleled integrity, whose honesty and character have never been in question, except by those who don't know him," McRaven wrote.

"Therefore, I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency," he added.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/16/politics/mcraven-trump-brennan-security-clearance-revoke/index.html

[fierywoman]

17. OK -- so spanky has the military against him .... and the FBI .... and the CIA ... and even

Republican judges. The worm's gonna turn really soon now.

[Scurrilous]

18. K&R