That's the root of your problem right there.
You are correct .... about that being the root of the problem. If you were enlisted, You took an oath to "obey the orders of the President ..." Maybe you think the oath you took to the country isn't as important as the Marines (guess what .... you are wrong!). The loyalty that the Marines expect is all one way (and it is the WRONG way). Over the last 30 years why are so many Marine Officers openly lying? Do you want the classic example of a Marine Officer openly lying?
Read your freep mail and you'll know the answer. End if discussion. PERIOD.