Colonel Erik Goepner (Ret.): Trump Is Unfit to Be Our Commander in Chief - OPed Newsweek

[BootinUp]

A U.S. soldier from the 3rd Cavalry Regiment is dropped off for a mission near Jalalabad in Afghanistan on December 20, 2014. The author, a colonel who has commanded troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, writes, "As a veteran of the Afghan and Iraq wars, and a registered Republican, the thought of Trump sending Americans to war deeply unnerves me."

The loss of life does not change the fact that war can, at times, be necessary. It does, however, remind us of the solemn responsibility of those who lead America’s sons and daughters into war. That ultimate responsibility lies with the commander in chief. The president alone has the authority to send America’s most treasured possession into harm’s way.

As a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and as a registered Republican, the thought of Donald Trump being entrusted with that responsibility deeply unnerves me.

Trump is a bully. When he wins a primary, the people of that state are wonderful, amazing, and smart. But, when states like Iowa do not adorn him with the victor’s crown, they immediately become stupid. When a reporter with a physical disability fails to back up one of his outlandish claims, Trump’s bruised ego compels him to mimic the reporter’s disability while verbally berating him.

Bullying is un-American. It doesn’t come from a sense of strength or confidence. It is an expression of fear and insecurity; not the traits required for a commander in chief.

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[femmocrat]

1. K & R

Very touching article, especially on this Memorial Day weekend.

[okasha]

2. That should make it plain enough for the "Gee, how would Trump be worse than Hillary crowd,"

[Her Sister]

3. As a veteran myself I concur, The military & the world cannot afford an idiot as commander in chief

A racist as commander in chief. A blow-hard as commander in chief! A bully as commander in chief! A reality tv "star" for commander in chief! A megalomaniac for Commander in chief!

Honestly I could go on...

[SharonClark]

6. So agree with you

[otohara]

4. What Name Will Trump Call General(s)

and others high up in the armed forces who speak out?

He insults everyone who attacks him - this should be interesting.

[BootinUp]

5. Military folks that normally vote R are going to struggle with

voting for the Trumpster. I have a friend who is from a military family, he didn't serve himself, but he is going Clinton over Trump and that is after years of telling me he would never vote for her.

[TeamPooka]

8. Fierst he's going to call this guy a loser because he is only a Col. not a General.

So WTF does he know, right?

[Cha]

7. People will be coming out of everywhere to denounce mr Bully head.

thanks Boot.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

9. K&R nt