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In reply to the discussion: Vindman calls for Milley's resignation: 'He usurped civilian authority' [View all]malthaussen
(17,219 posts)IF the good general did something that tended to undermine civilian control of the military (and all we have for proof is a pretty vague statement in a book by a couple of reporters), AND IF he is therefore in violation of some section of the UCMJ, THEN he needs to face a court martial, and if convicted, the sitting President can pardon him for doing good while technically doing bad. Actually, the Court could short-circuit that by giving him a thunderous "Well done" and acquitting him at the trial.
I disagree with LCOL Vindman in this: we should not talk about resigning until there is a legal judgement that Gen Milley has violated the UCMJ.
I am getting increasingly appalled, of late, of the trend towards forcing resignations due only to the judgement of the Court of Popular Opinion. It is as though an accusation instantly confers credibility, in a time when any jagoff who wants to can smear anybody anytime and pay no penalty. This is a demonstration that we as a people are losing faith in our justice system. If somebody is accused of something, then by god let his accusers prove it in the appropriate court of law or STFU.
-- Mal