Mattis Resigns

[OldLady]

Mattis would "stand his post until relieved," says Ret. Col. Jack Jacobs. He did not quit, he was fired.

Exactly! He was fired.

Why are you saying he was fired? It sounds to me as if he completely disagrees with Trump's foreign policy approach relative to everything, and probably Syria was the straw that broke the camel's back and he said ENOUGH. I QUIT.
So why are you two saying he was fired?

 

[The Banker]

With respect, I don't see the story on CNN.com.

Axios is saying that Mattis will retire at the end of February.

Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire in February

Mattis said himself he is resigning because Trump is no bueno

 

[Flash]

Mattis was a fucking Democrat appointed by Obama to be CENTCOM Commander so that means he sold his soul to the Worthless Negro.

Trump ran on a platform to protect America first. His is fighting to protect our border and is saying that we aren't going to fight other people's wars for them. That non interventionist idea is a good thing.

The stupid Moon Bats are simply too idiotic as to understand why Americans should not be dying to protect Kurds or anybody else.

 

[The Banker]

Mattis resigns

He was not fired, he did not retire, he resigned because of Trump and the sinking ship in the White house


Mad Dog Mattis must be apart of the deep state...

 

[basquebromance]

Mattis did more to reduce transparency, clarity, and basic knowledge about the US military than any previous SECDEF. He evaded criticism or evaluation by Congress, media, and analysts, b/c he somehow "stood up" to Trump and sounded super-tough

 

[The Banker]

MATTIS STATEMENT:


"Because you have the right to a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects," Mattis wrote, "I believe it is right for me to step down from my position.”

I have been privileged to serve as our country’s 26th Secretary of Defense which has allowed me to serve alongside our men and women of the Department in defense of our citizens and our ideals .
I am proud of the process that has been made over the past two years on some of the key goals articulated in our National Defense Strategy: putting the Department on a more sound budgetary footing, improving readiness and lethality in our forces, and reforming the Department’s business practices for greater performance. Our troops continue to provide the capabilities needed to prevail in conflict and sustain strong U.S. global influence.
One core belief I have always held is that our strength as a nation is inextricably linked to the strength of our unique and comprehensive system of alliance and partnerships. While the US remains the indispensable nation in the free world, we cannot protect our interests or serve that role effectively without maintaining strong alliances and showing respect to those allies. Like you, I have said from the beginning that the armed forces of the United States should not be the policeman of the world. Instead, we must use all tools of American woes to prove for the common defense, including proving effective leadership to our alliances. NATO’s 29 democracies demonstrated that strength in their commitment to fighting alongside us following the 9-11 attack on America. The Defeat-ISIS coalition of 74 nations is further proof.
Similarly, I believe we must be resolute and unambiguous in our approach to those countries whose strategic interests are increasingly in tension with ours: It is clear that China and Russia, for example, want to shape a world consistent with our authoritarian model — gaining veto authority over other nations’ economic, diplomatic, and security decisions — to promote their own interests at the expense of their neighbors, America and our allies. That is why we must use all the tools of American power to provide for the common defense.
My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear-eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues. We must do everything possible to advance an international order that is most conducive to our security, prosperity, and values, and we are strengthened in this effort by the solidarity of our alliances.
Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my positions. The end date for my tenure is February 28, 2019, a date that should allow sufficient time for a successor to be nominated and confirmed as well as to make sure the Department’s interests are properly articulated and protected at upcoming events to include Congressional posture hearings and the NATO Defense Ministerial meeting in February. Further, that a full transition to a new Secretary of Defense occurs well in advance of the transition of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in September in order to ensure stability within the Department.
I pledge my full effort to a smooth transition that ensure the needs and interests of the 2.15 million Service Members and 732.079 DoD civilians receive undistracted attention of the Department at all times so that they can fulfill their critical, round-the-clock missions to protect the American people.
I very much appreciate this opportunity to serve the nation and our men and women in uniform

 

[deanrd]

Trump and his base will spin the hell out of this - but Mattis was forced out. FIRED.

We report, you decide. But it sounds to me like he QUIT.

Did you bother reading it?

I believe we must be resolute and unambiguous in our approach to those countries whose strategic interests are increasingly in tension with ours. It is clear that China and Russia, for example, want to shape a world consistent with their authoritarian model — gaining veto authority over other nations' economic, diplomatic, and security decisions — to promote their own interests at the expense of their neighbors, America and our allies. That is why we must use all the tools of American power to provide for the common defense.

My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear-eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues. We must do everything possible to advance an international order that is most conducive to our security, prosperity and values, and we are strengthened in this effort by the solidarity of our alliances.

Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my position. The end date for my tenure is February 28, 2019, a date that should allow sufficient time for a successor to be nominated and confirmed as well as to make sure the Department's interests are properly articulated and protected at upcoming events to include Congressional posture hearings and the NATO Defense Ministerial meeting in February. Further, that a full transition to a new Secretary of Defense occurs well in advance of the transition of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in September in order to ensure stability within the Department.

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He is being told to leave. This isn't quit, this is "pushed out". Being told your views are NOT my views.

And he's letting the country know Trump is a danger to this country.

he is saying:

solidarity of our alliances

And Trump is tearing those alliances apart.

The rebuke couldn't have been more forceful.

 

[miketx]

Like you have any clue whats going on. haha

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Like rats jumping off a sinking ship...every 5 seconds spent with President Pussyboy is 5 seconds of legal exposure that nobody wants...

 

[deanrd]

Wow, it hasn't even been two years.

Not even two years. This is amazing. The Trump Turnover effect. And has every one been maligned by Trump?

 

[EvilCat Breath]

If Trump is such a danger pick up arms and attack the white house.

 

[bodecea]

I don't see the story on CNN.com.

Axios is saying that Mattis will retire at the end of February.

Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire in February

Is that what they call it these days? Retiring?

Wow, Trump is going to have to get someone else.

Perhaps Vladimir has a few suggestions for US Sec. of Defense?

Someone from FOX news?

 

[Aldo Raine]

Just reported on CNN...

No link yet.

Trump is in full hysterical meltdown. Troops out of Syria. Troops will be coming out of Afghanistan. Mattis fired. Shutting down the gov't because he FUCKING LIED about the wall and where the money is coming from. ("Who's going to pay for the wall?" "Mexico!!!" "That's right!") . FUCKING LIAR.

Any of you idiot goons still think he's MAGA?

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You mean Mexico is not paying for the wall? Shocked I say!

 

[Lakhota]

I don't see the story on CNN.com.

Axios is saying that Mattis will retire at the end of February.

Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire in February

Is that what they call it these days? Retiring?

Wow, Trump is going to have to get someone else.

Perhaps Vladimir has a few suggestions for US Sec. of Defense?

Someone from FOX news?

Will Hannity be the next Secretary of Defense?

 

[basquebromance]

Nancy Pelosi reacts to Mattis resignation: “I’m sad. I’m shaken by it. I had so much respect for him,” She said that she read his “beautiful letter”

 

[bodecea]

'Mattis, in his resignation letter, said that he is stepping down so that Trump can have a Defense Secretary with views "more aligned" with the president's, and that the United States needs to maintain strong alliances and show allies respect.

Mattis' resignation letter in full:

"I have been privileged to serve as our country's 26th Secretary of Defense which has allowed me to serve alongside our men and women of the Department in defense of our citizens and our ideals.

I am proud of the progress that has been made over the past two years on some of the key goals articulated in our National Defense Strategy: putting the Department on a more sound budgetary footing, improving readiness and lethality in our forces, and reforming the Department's business practices for greater performance. Our troops continue to provide the capabilities needed to prevail in conflict and sustain strong U.S. global influence.

One core belief I have always held is that our strength as a nation is inextricably linked to the strength of our unique and comprehensive system of alliances and partnerships. While the US remains the indispensable nation in the free world, we cannot protect our interests or serve that role effectively without maintaining strong alliances and showing respect to those allies. Like you, I have said from the beginning that the armed forces of the United States should not be the policeman of the world. Instead, we must use all tools of American power to provide for the common defense, including providing effective leadership to our alliances. NATO's 29 democracies demonstrated that strength in their commitment to fighting alongside us following the 9-11 attack on America. The Defeat-ISIS coalition of 74 nations is further proof.

Similarly, I believe we must be resolute and unambiguous in our approach to those countries whose strategic interests are increasingly in tension with ours. It is clear that China and Russia, for example, want to shape a world consistent with their authoritarian model — gaining veto authority over other nations' economic, diplomatic, and security decisions — to promote their own interests at the expense of their neighbors, America and our allies. That is why we must use all the tools of American power to provide for the common defense.

My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear-eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues. We must do everything possible to advance an international order that is most conducive to our security, prosperity and values, and we are strengthened in this effort by the solidarity of our alliances.

Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my position. The end date for my tenure is February 28, 2019, a date that should allow sufficient time for a successor to be nominated and confirmed as well as to make sure the Department's interests are properly articulated and protected at upcoming events to include Congressional posture hearings and the NATO Defense Ministerial meeting in February. Further, that a full transition to a new Secretary of Defense occurs well in advance of the transition of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in September in order to ensure stability within the Department.

I pledge my full effort to a smooth transition that ensures the needs and interests of the 2.15 million Service Members and 732,079 DoD civilians receive undistracted attention of the Department at all times so that they can fulfill their critical, round-the-clock mission to protect the American people."'

Mattis Quits: Defense Secretary Out Amid Tension With Trump Over "Respecting Allies"

trump won't like that...it's not about him.

 

[Aldo Raine]

I don't see the story on CNN.com.

Axios is saying that Mattis will retire at the end of February.

Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire in February

Is that what they call it these days? Retiring?

Wow, Trump is going to have to get someone else.

Perhaps Vladimir has a few suggestions for US Sec. of Defense?

Remember he said from the beginning he knows more than the generals so he will be his own sec def. Nothing to worry about.

 

[g5000]

I would not say affirmatively that Mattis was fired.

He may have resigned in protest.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Remember he said from the beginning he knows more than the generals

Haha, that's right, he did say that . Fucking moron....

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Just reported on CNN...

No link yet.

Trump is in full hysterical meltdown. Troops out of Syria. Troops will be coming out of Afghanistan. Mattis fired. Shutting down the gov't because he FUCKING LIED about the wall and where the money is coming from. ("Who's going to pay for the wall?" "Mexico!!!" "That's right!") . FUCKING LIAR.

Any of you idiot goons still think he's MAGA?

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Thats right bud. We need to be out of the ME. Amazing to see the dem necons running like roaches.