Retired four star Gen. Stanley McChrystal -- former Commanding General Joint Special Operations Command, Director of the Joint Staff, Commander of US and Allied forces in Afghanistan, and Army Ranger -- endorsed Vice President Harris in an op/ ed in the New York Times today, "Why Kamala Harris Has Won Me Over" ($$):
"...Each of us must seriously contemplate our choice and apply the values we hope to find in our president, our nation and ourselves. Uncritically accepting the thinking of others or being swayed by the roar of social media crowds is a mistake. To turn a blind eye toward or make excuses for weak character from someone we propose to confer awesome power and responsibility on is to abrogate our role as citizens. We will get — and deserve — what we elect. [snip]
“ I’ve concluded that it isn’t political slogans or cultural tribalism; it is the best president my vote might help select. So I have cast my vote for character, and that vote is for Vice President Kamala Harris."
It's another, important permission structure for former military flag officers who've seen both candidates up close and can speak directly to the subject of character (or, in the Malignant Loser's case, lack of same). Perhaps more of them can show some character and stand up and be counted.
(Photo: Gen. McChrystal / J. Scott Applewhite, AP)
