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| Admiral William McRaven and the Greatest of Special Ops: Saving America |
| 2016-04-27 |
| [Observer] In an essay in The Wall Street Journal recently, Thomas C. Reed proposed that, to "stiffen the collective spines of our allies in this time of troubles," American conservatives might think of advancing a military leader for president. "It’s Eisenhower Time for Republicans" read the headline of Mr. Reed’s essay, in which the former U.S. Air Force secretary described the desperation of the anyone-but-Trump element in the GOP this way: "Republicans, contemplating an avalanche of Donald-detonated losses in the fall, dream of a savior emerging from the Cleveland convention." These murmurings and hopes might have begun with a small group of conservatives who have become enchanted by the idea of James Mattis, a retired U.S. Marine Corps general who last served as commander of U.S. Central Command, running for president. He is known as the "warrior monk" and is said to have carried with him during deployments a copy of Meditations, a classic tome of stoicism written by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Mr. Mattis has routinely batted down the idea of running for the White House, and said last week he believes that calls for him to do so are symptomatic of a nation that has lost its way. "No, I haven’t given any thought to it," Mr. Mattis remarked during an appearance at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. "It’s like America’s lost confidence and lost faith and rational thought." |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #12 Trump-Mattis? Clinton-Mattis? Who gets him gets the saving grace and my vote |
| Posted by: Shipman 2016-04-27 22:45 |
| #11 after reading former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War. ...The same SECDEF Gates who relates in the same book how badly let down he was by his boss' antics but never seemed to find the courage to stand up and tell the nation how bad it was until AFTER he retired? That Robert M. Gates? Thanks, but no. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2016-04-27 19:04 |
| #10 You mean like Messrs. Petreaus, Gates and Hagel did for the current occupant of the White House? Posted by Pappy Whaahaha! Digital bitch slap. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-04-27 12:25 |
| #9 His presence on the ticket would neutralize many of the unfavorable perceptions surrounding the former first lady and Secretary of State. I dunno. A McRaven/Clinton ticket wouldn't be the worst thing. But I doubt Hillary would be happy in the VP slot. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2016-04-27 11:39 |
| #8 "She was a terrific colleague and a highly valued one--not least for her sense of humor," Heh Ha ha ha Whooo hoo who ha ha. I got one: 'She is a motivating leader, known to command a room with her laughter and off-the-cuff comments.' American conservatives might think of advancing a military leader for president. Yeah, whatever happened to Allen West? Oh yeah. Any rate, seems Bernie Quigley, if that is his real name, is making mud pies out of Reed's night soil. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2016-04-27 11:24 |
| #7 His presence on the ticket would neutralize many of the unfavorable perceptions surrounding the former first lady and Secretary of State. You mean like Messrs. Petreaus, Gates and Hagel did for the current occupant of the White House? |
| Posted by: Pappy 2016-04-27 10:53 |
| #6 4 His presence on the ticket would neutralize many of the unfavorable perceptions surrounding the former first lady and Secretary of State. More likely it would make people think less of McRaven. |
| Posted by: charger 2016-04-27 09:41 |
| #5 I suspect McRaven would rather cell ceggies and condoms in a Dupont Circle gaye bar than work for the Beest. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-04-27 08:47 |
| #4 His presence on the ticket would neutralize many of the unfavorable perceptions surrounding the former first lady and Secretary of State. No, it would not. She would listen to him even less than the current president listens to Joe Biden... though she would parade him in front of the television lights a good deal more -- it's the hot new fashion accessory, donchaknow. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2016-04-27 08:43 |
| #3 Burg janitors appear to be very busy this morning with spills. Shoppers, please mind your carts and baskets. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-04-27 08:40 |
| #2 His presence on the ticket would neutralize many of the unfavorable perceptions surrounding the former first lady and Secretary of State. Men like the Hildebeest do not partner with men like the Admiral. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-04-27 01:39 |
| #1 Ah That must be where I gout the idea McRaven was close to the Mao suit wearing hag. |
| Posted by: newc 2016-04-27 01:34 |