Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Retired Gen. Allen (USMC) endorses Clinton (barf!)
Politico ^ | July 25, 2016 | Nick Gass

Posted on 07/25/2016 8:08:31 AM PDT by Perseverando

Retired Marine Gen. John Allen has endorsed Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee's campaign announced Monday.

Allen, a four-star general who led coalition forces in Afghanistan, acknowledged the endorsement as a "very personal decision."

"Through 37 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, I saw some of the toughest challenges that our nation faces around the world, and I know that America has the power to meet those challenges. However, it requires continued leadership and engagement in the world, continued partnership with our allies, and a clear understanding of our adversaries," Allen said in a statement released through the Clinton campaign. "It requires patience and a deep comprehension of the international landscape to make smart decisions about when and how to use military force as well as an understanding that other tools of American power such as diplomacy and development aid - that will [keep] armed forces out of harm's way unless it is absolutely necessary. And it requires a leader who wants to understand these complex issues and seek advice and counsel. Hillary Clinton is all of those things."

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: 2016endorsements; allen; hillary; hillary2016; johnallen; marines; usmc
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-76 next last
To: Jamesmm

“Hillary has rigged an election and will likely be President. “

BS!


21 posted on 07/25/2016 8:16:50 AM PDT by CodeToad (Islam should be banned and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

If it was such a personal decision then why did he feel obligated to tell everyone who would listen?


22 posted on 07/25/2016 8:18:00 AM PDT by CARTOUCHE (The Clinton Foundation. Hillary's next existential threat to her coronation.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

Wasn’t he tight with that chick in Tampa, Jill Kelley who was associated with the Petreus scandal? There was an active at least flirtation going on with Allen, and it seems he was denied NATO command because of the relationship. Jill Kelley has been accused of acting as a Hezbollah agent. She and her sister managed to gain access to high ranking members of the military, and she got an ID card to enter the base there at will. Interesting that both generals have voiced support for the Democrat party.


23 posted on 07/25/2016 8:18:07 AM PDT by binreadin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando
A traitor in deed.

Where ever corrupt and lawless governments have been able to take over with impunity - freedom is lost, followed by economic collapse. In our case those two things would probably be followed by military and defense weakness, social upheaval and maybe total take over of this country by who knows who or what.

The most troubling aspect of this, for me at least, is that a strong 90% of our media, 1/2 of our congress, a good portion of our justice system and at least 50 MILLION of our fellow citizens are eager for the jump to unbridled corruption and lawlessness in government and will vote to support it in November.

24 posted on 07/25/2016 8:19:13 AM PDT by Baynative (Freedom; the dream of every human, the birth right of every American.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

Just another warmonger


25 posted on 07/25/2016 8:22:20 AM PDT by Crash Fistfight
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

“Hillary Clinton is all of those things.”

Well, there you have it, folks. Whatta candidate huh?!?

Someone who puts self before national security somehow “is all of these things” eh, General?

Who bought and paid for your endorsement? What goods do the Dims have on you, Sir?


26 posted on 07/25/2016 8:22:46 AM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (Legacy Kennedy . .give up YOUR job in the name of "Diversity")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

We have some real fuzzy headed idiots at the head of our troops.


27 posted on 07/25/2016 8:23:15 AM PDT by nikos1121 (A Trump presidency will be like The Golden Age of Pericles in Greece)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

Gen. Allen is a gun grabber?


28 posted on 07/25/2016 8:23:17 AM PDT by Paladin2 (auto spelchk? BWAhaha2haaa.....I aint't likely fixin' nuttin'. Blame it on the Bossa Nova...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nikos1121

Most all the patriotic general officers and Admirals, along with ranking officers have been forced out by Obama...What is left is the “perfumed princes” and “chairborne warriors”...


29 posted on 07/25/2016 8:25:49 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 27 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

General Allen tell me about the Marines honest reaction to the new transgender regs. YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!


30 posted on 07/25/2016 8:27:05 AM PDT by Kahuna
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: A_Former_Democrat

he has A LOT of baggage—

HAS been Brown noser forever— from wikpedia:

“On April 29, 2013, Allen’s official retirement ceremony was held at the United States Naval Academy.[22] After leaving the military in 2013, Allen continued to work as an advisor to Secretary of State John Kerry and former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

On Sept 11, 2014, the Obama Administration announced that Gen Allen would coordinate international efforts against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.[23] Allen would be named as the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition against ISIL.[24][25]””


31 posted on 07/25/2016 8:27:46 AM PDT by mj1234
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 26 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

The only question is do the photos show Allen molesting young boys or little girls.


32 posted on 07/25/2016 8:28:44 AM PDT by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

Traitors in the ranks is a given, or they would have already resigned from serving this administration.

The patriots were all together dismissed in drip-drop fashion.


33 posted on 07/25/2016 8:28:59 AM PDT by RitaOK (Viva Christ Rey! Public Education is the farm team for more Marxmsists coming, infinitum.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Paladin2

As a former Marine 67-71, I say this retired fool is an unmitigated ass.


34 posted on 07/25/2016 8:29:00 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

Allen was emailing that big-titted whore in Tampa while soldiers and marines under his command were dying in the field.


35 posted on 07/25/2016 8:29:31 AM PDT by paddles ("The more corrupt the state, the more it legislates." Tacitus)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

He’s a Murtha Marine.


36 posted on 07/25/2016 8:30:10 AM PDT by fredhead (Join the Navy and see the world.....77% of which is covered in water.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

Allen was emailing that big-titted whore in Tampa while soldiers and marines under his command were dying in the field.


37 posted on 07/25/2016 8:30:24 AM PDT by paddles ("The more corrupt the state, the more it legislates." Tacitus)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: EinNYC

Can he be brought up on charges?


38 posted on 07/25/2016 8:32:10 AM PDT by Lisbon1940 (Trump-Pence 2016: No full-term Governors!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

And this clueless idiot was in a high level position within our military.

Now there’s a confidence builder.


39 posted on 07/25/2016 8:32:50 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (He wins & we do, our nation does, the world does. It's morning in America again. You are living it!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Perseverando

There’s always been and always will be people willing to sell their souls.


40 posted on 07/25/2016 8:33:54 AM PDT by boycott (--s)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-76 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson