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In reply to the discussion: General Milley [View all]Caliman73
(11,730 posts)34. It doesn't have to be either or...
Vindman can simply be wrong on this issue but remain a hero.
This can become the problem when we assign value based on our own interpretation of what is important in the moment or not.
I think that it is a discussion worth having, however wrong I think Vindman is in this situation. The thing is, that the lower your rank, the more narrow your field of vision is. Vindman being a junior officer, has the luxury of hiding behind the very strict structures of the law. People who are in charge of much larger areas of operation, have to interpret law and ethics in much more complex situations as Milley was required to.
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I agree that Vindman is not an asshole, but his opinion about Milley is wrong and he should stay
Escurumbele
Sep 2021
#22
Officers are trained not to follow an illegal order or to violate the constitution...
hlthe2b
Sep 2021
#5
They anticipated the eventuality a despot would attain the presidency...
Act_of_Reparation
Sep 2021
#15
It is a general statement of the oath taken as the subthread is a generalized discussion as well.
hlthe2b
Sep 2021
#29
Our Democracy???? He saved more than that, a Nuclear War would have killed millions and destroyed
Escurumbele
Sep 2021
#26
the Country was in grave peril. Milley not only saved democracy, he saved literally millions of
PortTack
Sep 2021
#6
Both Milley and Vindman swore to uphold the Constitution, not a lunatic president.
Paladin
Sep 2021
#10
Vindman is wrong on this, but he will never be forgotten as long as real history is preserved.
Escurumbele
Sep 2021
#32