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(70,504 posts)I hope President Biden gives General Vindman an important job.
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,785 posts)The man is too valuable NOT to have a position. Perhaps Sec. of Defense.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)in the federal government should Lt. Col. Vindman want one. There's actually an official preference for hiring ex-military, especially in places like the DoD, DHS, etc., to the point that some worry it's too much of a good intention. And of course our various intelligence services for those with backgrounds in military intelligence and national security.
Agree that Vindman has to be in high demand. He probably has stacks of offers worth considering.
CincyDem
(6,359 posts)First, I believe there is something about 5 years out of the military. It was waived for Mattis but I wouldnt make that a habit.
Second, SecDef should combine military skills with civilian wisdom. Theyre the balance point. I dont think hes spent enough time in the grey zone of civilian life to bring that wisdom.
Net. Great patriot. Should be SecDef someday, just not 2021.
ananda
(28,860 posts).. Vindman could work for her!
oldsoftie
(12,544 posts)tavernier
(12,388 posts)ProudMNDemocrat
(16,785 posts)-Laelth
usaf-vet
(6,186 posts)Lt Col. Vindman I salute you for your service and your courage.
calimary
(81,267 posts)I hope he's in the Biden administration.
leanforward
(1,076 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)he's always earned ahead, just not the one he'd planned. He's served 21 years so apparently will get about half of his highest base pay for retirement. Income-wise, he'll make more elsewhere, on top of his military benefits.
llashram
(6,265 posts)TruckFump
(5,812 posts)I look forward to watching you working with President Biden in his Administration and to bring America back to where it was once a haven for the tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Once this nation was truly admired by the rest of the free world.
Thank you for your courage and your service!
SaveOurDemocracy
(4,400 posts)sarge43
(28,941 posts)He should kick back, relax and not have to worry about the phone call or staff car out front. If he wants back in the game later, President Biden certainly would be open to it. Director CIA or NSA maybe?
Goodheart
(5,324 posts)Thank you, Colonel Vindman.
Evolve Dammit
(16,733 posts)keithbvadu2
(36,806 posts)Kid Berwyn
(14,904 posts)That is the reality. Moscow Mitch. Lindsey Leningrad. Putins Puppet.
LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)Happy Hoosier
(7,308 posts)RVN VET71
(2,690 posts)Though I'd rather see him appointed Lord High Executioner and be given an axe, hood, and a wooden stump as a place for the traitors to rest their tearful heads before the final chop. He'd be very busy in such an office, very busy indeed.
Happy Hoosier
(7,308 posts)But your solution is nice too!
IcyPeas
(21,871 posts)but there are a few really nasty ones. calling him a traitor, etc.
Cha
(297,240 posts)crickets
(25,980 posts)I do hope he continues to serve our government in some way in the future. We need more people like him.
pansypoo53219
(20,977 posts)SansACause
(520 posts)Very difficult to get judges removed. There have only been a handful in history:
https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/impeachments-federal-judges