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CRK7376

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4. Most will stay out of the politics

Reply to FiveGoodMen (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 1, 2019, 09:32 AM

Jan 2019

until they actually retire. As a retired O-6 I always kept politics out of discussions with my troops. Now with a few close colleagues, after duty hours, keeping a low profile, we sometimes discussed politics. Most senior leaders I knew and followed were that way too. I never put campaign stickers or decals on my car, I wanted too, but felt that I should not go public about my voting positions or party. Now my wife on the other hand as a military dependent was free to plaster her car with stickers opposing both Bush Presidents, Trump, NC Republicans.....and she did with vigor and my loving support.

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Trump's Politicized Visit To Iraq 'Embarrassing,' Retired 4-Star General Says [View all] Eugene Dec 2018 OP

His advance party passed out hats.... JDC Dec 2018 #1

Let's hear from a few NON-retired generals! FiveGoodMen Dec 2018 #2

Most will stay out of the politics CRK7376 Jan 2019 #4

Makes sense. FiveGoodMen Jan 2019 #5

Sort of embarrassing? thegoose Dec 2018 #3