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50 top GOP officials: Trump would 'risk our country's national security'
politico.com ^ | 8/8/2016 | Tyler Pager

Posted on 08/08/2016 1:52:07 PM PDT by rktman

Donald Trump's effort to appeal to establishment Republicans suffered another setback on Monday as 50 senior GOP national security officials warned in a new letter that Trump would "risk our country’s national security and well-being.”

The signatories of the letter, which was first reported by The New York Times, all worked in Republican administrations, with many serving as top aides to President George W. Bush. They said none of them would be voting for Trump.

“Trump lacks the character, values, and experience to be President,” they wrote. “He weakens U.S. moral authority as the leader of the free world. He appears to lack basic knowledge about and belief in the U.S. Constitution, U.S. laws, and U.S. institutions, including religious tolerance, freedom of the press, and an independent judiciary.”

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To: mumblypeg

Thanks


81 posted on 08/08/2016 2:39:50 PM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: 48th SPS Crusader

LOL! Did you notice in Trump’s speech he said he would do certain things during the first 7 years of his administration.


82 posted on 08/08/2016 2:41:30 PM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: M-cubed

Only 50? I am pretty sure there are a lot more dumb assholes from past REPUBLICRAT administrations than that.
These 50 are just the first to scream about their meal ticket potentially burning up in their greasy fingers.


83 posted on 08/08/2016 2:46:22 PM PDT by 5th MEB (Progressives in the open; --- FIRE FOR EFFECT!!)
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To: rktman

Other than when he was running, it seemed that Bush didn’t care who worked for him or what their motivations were - or even if if they gave a damn about the country.

Now we have CONFIRMATION of that.


84 posted on 08/08/2016 2:49:22 PM PDT by BobL (A vote for anyone but Trump is a vote that HELPS HILLARY. Think about it.)
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To: rktman

They’ll never get another penny from me. I’m done.


85 posted on 08/08/2016 3:02:45 PM PDT by refermech
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To: rktman

I read the article and really looked for important Republicans - couldn’t find any. I did see a few people who are so selfish and stupid that they are willing to give the power to destroy America to a criminal.


86 posted on 08/08/2016 3:07:43 PM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: Dalberg-Acton

Madame Defarge get out your knitting needles.

Regards,
HLB


87 posted on 08/08/2016 3:09:27 PM PDT by HippyLoggerBiker (Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.)
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To: rktman

#ClosetLiars4Hillary


88 posted on 08/08/2016 3:13:08 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

Never trusted either one of them. Took some heat for the first one, too.


89 posted on 08/08/2016 3:14:42 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: jmaroneps37
Rep Sean Duffy on CNN, says the same thing you do. he doesn't think the public will recognize the names of the people who signed the letter, and Hillary is obviously reckless.

Blitzer rebuts with a handful of names, Chertoff, Ridge. Come back, the average voter doesn't even recognize those names, plus the failed foreign policy of those people, taking us to war is part of Trump's popularity. The fact that these people attack Trump may benefit Trump. These policies have allowed the world to blow up.

Blitzer says the Trump campaign has rebutted, these people are the reason the world is a mess. Is Trump now blaming Bush for todays security problems? Well, he has in the past, he said he didn't agree going into Iraq. You have to credit Bush for keeping a lid on what he started, but Obama took the lid off. Plus, Washington is a small town, and these people have no pathway into a Trump administration and they don't like it. To call Trump reckless, compared with Hillary, is dangerous.

Blitzer says these people are past their career, so this isn't lashing out because they won't get a job with Trump. Come back, nobody in Washington retires, they'd like a seat at the table. This letter is dumped today to walk all over Trump's economy speech.

Blitzer asks "Do the people have a right to see Trump's tax returns?" Duffy says yes, and Hillary should release Clinton Foundation donor list.

90 posted on 08/08/2016 3:15:05 PM PDT by Cboldt
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To: Navin Johnson

Politico is a cesspool without the pleasant aroma.


91 posted on 08/08/2016 3:26:42 PM PDT by Dr.Deth
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To: rktman

50 corrupt dirt bags wouldn’t fill half a restaurant.

f’em


92 posted on 08/08/2016 3:34:39 PM PDT by Eddie01 (Democrats are the Liquidate America Party)
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To: Cecily

Are all these “formers” from the Bushies admin? Michael Chertoff is for sure.


93 posted on 08/08/2016 3:44:53 PM PDT by georgiegirl
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To: Cecily

Washington is a cesspool of corruption. These people, the political class loath the working middle class. They need to be shown who’s boss.


94 posted on 08/08/2016 3:48:46 PM PDT by TruthFactor (Tag-free, for now.)
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To: rktman

You mean the same aids to the same president who started two wars in the wrong countries?

What the hell would they know about National Security other than, “Do what ever the Saudi’s tell you!”

I loathe Republicans. Dogs under the table begging for scraps.

Too bad a lobbyist couldn’t give the sob’s spine.


95 posted on 08/08/2016 3:55:20 PM PDT by Lil Flower (American by birth. Southern by the Grace of God. ROLL TIDE!!)
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To: TruthFactor

So is FOX. Just watched all I could stand of Bret Baier using this to bash Trump. Bret sucks.


96 posted on 08/08/2016 4:07:23 PM PDT by Dalberg-Acton
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To: rktman

No problem to find 50 Democrats who won’t be voting for hillree but no news if not bad on Trump


97 posted on 08/08/2016 4:09:59 PM PDT by Recompennation
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To: rktman
"50 Top GOP Officials Looking for Work"
98 posted on 08/08/2016 4:14:59 PM PDT by StAnDeliver (PS - Vote Trump. Vote Coal.)
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To: proust

I think they are afraid that Trump might tell us how corrupt these scumbags really are. They don’t want him to see what they’ve been doing.


99 posted on 08/08/2016 4:36:46 PM PDT by peeps36 (Save The Tortoise And Kill The People)
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To: rktman

I hope somebody is keeping a list of turncoats, traitors, schemers, consultants, and other villains, because he is going to have to have a major purge in the party and the government.

They need to be cut from the party, and have the gravy train of party and government money cut as well.

And they need to join the ranks of the corrupt Democrats and bureaucrats who need to be purged as well.

Just getting rid of and cutting off all these bozos will need a cabinet level officer.


100 posted on 08/08/2016 4:45:15 PM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("Don't compare me to the almighty, compare me to the alternative." -Obama, 09-24-11)
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