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14. That's a good point

Reply to Moostache (Reply #13)

Tue Jul 12, 2016, 12:57 PM

Jul 2016

She's the one with foreign policy experience

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James Stavridis, Retired Admiral, Is Being Vetted as Hillary Clinton’s Running Mate [View all] Renew Deal Jul 2016 OP

A VEEP choice from the MIC? R. Daneel Olivaw Jul 2016 #1

Worse he is the Dean of the Fletcher School whistler162 Jul 2016 #6

Worse still, he oversaw the 2011 Libya campaign. forest444 Jul 2016 #51

I was kind of hoping for someone we had all heard of. Skinner Jul 2016 #2

His nickname is Zorba Renew Deal Jul 2016 #7

He's a feint.....to be used as comparison to any ex military Trump looks at. nt msanthrope Jul 2016 #8

I'd have to agree. This guy brings nothing to the table LynneSin Jul 2016 #22

WTF does "military experience" have to do with being VP? arcane1 Jul 2016 #3

Well one aspect is its assumed he would have experience with running a large organization cstanleytech Jul 2016 #48

If you're a war hawk, I guess you can't go wrong with a general or admiral. fbc Jul 2016 #4

Depends on how you look at the election Renew Deal Jul 2016 #9

"according to a person with knowledge of the vetting process." Was this the same person who still_one Jul 2016 #5

His referral to the campaign is the same as everyone else that is being vetted. Renew Deal Jul 2016 #11

These things are usually leaked on purpose to the media FLPanhandle Jul 2016 #12

either a trial ballon, or a finesse to misdirect the media. I choose the later still_one Jul 2016 #15

Nice choice as it negates the whole "Trump can protect Americans" FLPanhandle Jul 2016 #10

Maybe not... freebrew Jul 2016 #29

This "news" concerns me... Moostache Jul 2016 #13

That's a good point Renew Deal Jul 2016 #14

But not Yukari Yakumo Jul 2016 #68

and I would bet it isn't going to happen either. As you alluded, he really brings nothing to the still_one Jul 2016 #16

They love to trial balloon these things Renew Deal Jul 2016 #20

you are right still_one Jul 2016 #23

Good point NWCorona Jul 2016 #41

I suspect that Hillary is vetting anyone reasonably qualified to be Vice President LynneSin Jul 2016 #24

"...addition of a military commander to the ticket is a hideously bad idea." mpcamb Jul 2016 #62

Why? Do we really need the military for less involvement sinkingfeeling Jul 2016 #17

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #21

This guy is nothing more than a leak and a distraction from any Trump VP news LynneSin Jul 2016 #25

^^^ Hear, hear! sofa king Jul 2016 #38

We have Obama's wars to maintain as well n/t arcane1 Jul 2016 #26

Sorry, but I prefer my elected officials without epaulets. PSPS Jul 2016 #18

Interesting choice... Wounded Bear Jul 2016 #19

I would be very disappointed if.... chillfactor Jul 2016 #27

"fiery"? red dog 1 Jul 2016 #52

A very, very bad sign. RiverNoord Jul 2016 #28

It's a trial balloon Renew Deal Jul 2016 #34

I'll believe it if it happens. Until then, sounds unlikely. yardwork Jul 2016 #30

This makes it seem like she's worried about who trump picks from the military. They're craigmatic Jul 2016 #31

Exactly. forest444 Jul 2016 #45

He was still high kicking and waving sulphurdunn Jul 2016 #32

I would be against that choice. LiberalFighter Jul 2016 #33

Sweet Jesus on a Pogo stick - NO and more NO packman Jul 2016 #35

BAD JUDGEMENT. (nt) w4rma Jul 2016 #36

Was he selected? Was anyone selected? LynneSin Jul 2016 #39

"angry white men and the women that can't think without first consulting their husbands" HughBeaumont Jul 2016 #47

Why? By who? Renew Deal Jul 2016 #54

Interesting. A "neutralizing dangle." sofa king Jul 2016 #37

Nice summary LynneSin Jul 2016 #40

Yep. sofa king Jul 2016 #42

Fishing? I thought you were being vetted LynneSin Jul 2016 #43

No... sofa king Jul 2016 #44

Is this SERIOUS? WE NEED A PROGRESSIVE VP. HughBeaumont Jul 2016 #46

+ 1 red dog 1 Jul 2016 #53

What? She's not hawkish enough? lunatica Jul 2016 #49

Choosing an Admiral does absolutely nothing to unite the Democratic Party red dog 1 Jul 2016 #50

Warren's not ready, is needed in the Senate, brings no purple state to the table, and no gender RBInMaine Jul 2016 #55

"Warren's not ready"? red dog 1 Jul 2016 #56

If Hillary wins Sgent Jul 2016 #57

If Hillary loses to Trump because she failed to unite the Democratic Party, red dog 1 Jul 2016 #58

If Warren is Clinton's VP, Harry Reid has a plan to replace her (but not the other Senators) w4rma Jul 2016 #59

Very interesting!! red dog 1 Jul 2016 #61

she is more ready than Hillary was DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #60

Just a bone for the Military Night Watchman Jul 2016 #63

I'm getting sick of this "electing a commander in chief" line in elections Feeling the Bern Jul 2016 #64

In fairness... Sand Rat Expat Jul 2016 #69

War has always been more important than diplomacy Feeling the Bern Jul 2016 #70

Leak from the GOP trying to slow the migration of Sanders supporters to Clinton hollowdweller Jul 2016 #65

Nope. Screw that shit. Android3.14 Jul 2016 #66

Admiral Who? Hillary is all the hawk I can handle on one ticket. 99th_Monkey Jul 2016 #67

Who am I? Why am I here? JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2016 #71