Respectfully Colonel, I think the authors point was that the upper echelons of our military can be politicized. My point was that I think there’s an ongoing effort to do so. The author (and certainly I) might very well be full of crap, but in these times, given the character of our Executive and his henchmen, and their fidelity to the Constitution, one can’t help but wonder and fear how many more Wesley Clarks are out there.
I understand your concern - my point was that we (officers) take an oath to support and defend the Constitution, not the President, and having represented both the government and a bunch of defendants, and advised commanders, intel folks and civilians, I have a great affection for, and loyalty to, the Constitution, not any particular President. Unfortunately, there are too many who become senior officers by concentrating upward, rather than protecting those below. That’s careerism, not leadership.
Colonel, USAFR