[nathanbedford]

"We do not abide wilful or selfish disregard for our core values in return for public notoriety and financial gain, which only diminishes otherwise honorable service, courage and sacrifice,"

Let us not tacitly confirm that seeking after financial gain is somehow dishonorable, cowardly contrary to service or sacrifice. If we are capitalists we believe that seeking after personal financial gain works for the common good. Yes the seeking after gain should be within the law but the law has to do with the morality of the act itself not superimposed over the activity as though it were the sin of usury.

Finally, let us acknowledge that the fish rots from the head down and the administration has exploited the deeds of the Navy SEALs for its own political gain and rendered any self-righteous criticism to be the rankest kind of hypocrisy.

The point is whether the revelations betray secrets and compromise future missions, not whether the anti-capitalist notions of some individuals should be honored.

[Night Hides Not]

How many generals have cashed in on their books? As long as these Seals don’t divulge classified info, they should be free to write their books.

[semimojo]

...the administration has exploited the deeds of the Navy SEALs for its own political gain and rendered any self-righteous criticism to be the rankest kind of hypocrisy.

Losey is being forced into retirement by the current administration. He has no reason to defend them and in fact couldn't be blamed if he was a little vindictive.

I don't think this has anything to do with defending the administration.