RETIRED WHAT? I have been deeply disturbed to find that we now have a distinct social class set apart from the rest of American citizens and tagged for "temporary convenience" as "retired Generals."
This goes against some of the basic principles on which our nation was founded, has prospered and, today,stands firm as a strong bulwark against tyranny!
Can it be that we, as nation have been lowered in our own estimation so that we can acknowledge the existence of such a class of military-made men, organized and staffed to a level of affront? Could it be that we have, at hand, a group of militant has-beens - six now showing - who are poised to become an active opposition to to their Commander in Chief? As ex-Generals they should take pride kin also being "veterans" along with the rest of us. They might, one would think they might keep in mind the simple fact that it was often their actions as Generals which - done or left undone - largely determined the seriousness of many major problems our President and his advisers face today.
We need fewer "former" Generals who have "retired" and a few more who have remained patriotic.
Certainly these men, now urging the replacement of our Secretary of War, after having been a part of whatever branch of our armed service in which they were schooled, nurtured, and in which they grew to maturity. They have held positions of trust and special demands were placed for their allegiance, support and loyalty. Their action areas in world affairs were very real and positive. Can all that be so easily set aside for political lures and temptations?
I am very much concerned that we have a group of dissenting "Generals" in our midst. Certainly every one of those men have seen history's revelation that it is from just such groups hat dictators rise up and rule.
If, in the next few days or week, any one of these "retired Generals" gains any public support from opposition party people bodies of opposition, or worse yet,if any one of them gains media acceptance in their replacement schemes we can assume we are then to be faced,ultimately, with a Dictator's reign. The template has been used which makes it even more dangerous because we have never known such an attack from within.
Be alert. Stay alive.
A.L.M. April 15, 2006 [c409wds]
