This retired general and I are of the same wavelength. His words carry far more weight than those of a cowardly, lying deserter like Bush.
http://www.corvusworld.com/getoutnow.htm
http://www.corvusworld.com/getoutnow.htm
It's too bad he won't use his real name; that might add credibility to his statements if we knew who he was.Beowulf said:This retired general and I are of the same wavelength. His words carry far more weight than those of a cowardly, lying deserter like Bush.
http://www.corvusworld.com/getoutnow.htm
I have not heard of any retired military officers losing their retirement checks because they spoke out against a current administration or policy. In fact, some of them run for political office, or become paid commentators on news programs, or write books and get nice speaker fees.Beowulf said:You have GOT to be kidding.
In this age when executives get fired for airing criticism of the administration, you think he is immune?
They could "misplace" some paperwork to suspend his retirement benefits, or they could harrass him, or possibly his family members.
Don't tell me you believe we live in a Pollyanna world.

Reba said:I have not heard of any retired military officers losing their retirement checks because they spoke out against a current administration or policy. In fact, some of them run for political office, or become paid commentators on news programs, or write books and get nice speaker fees.
I'll take Pollyanna over Paranoid any day.![]()
Codger said:A verifiable source for a news story is either there or it is not. If it is not, I put the golf ball in my pocket and walk away. Unless they prove to me they are really "Fatherland Security", AND know what they are talking about, then they just might be beowolves in sheeps clothing.![]()
OK, let me turn this around. Who do you know has had their military retirement taken from them because they spoke out against the administration or its policies?Beowulf said:I am not surprised you have not heard of any reprisals against anyone for speaking out against the administration, because you will not believe anything unless it is from a very select few sources of the mainstream media. If the mainstream media does not report it, it simply does not exist, is your motto. Amdirable.
You are pretty uninformed for a "journalist'; or could it be that yes, you are aware of reprisals against those in the media for making unfavorable reports about the administration, but those in the military are untouchable? Then you are utterly naive.
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I truly hope you are happy in your Pollyanna world.
If not personally, then on what did you base your statement that the general's pension could be threatened? Was there a news report about that happening to someone, or a court case, or what? You must have had some reason to believe that, other than mere speculation.Beowulf said:So now I have to personally know the person?
In that case, none of us knows zip about anything we read.
Reba said:If not personally, then on what did you base your statement that the general's pension could be threatened? Was there a news report about that happening to someone, or a court case, or what? You must have had some reason to believe that, other than mere speculation.