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Anyone who serves in defense of our nation has my respect. I don't know the general, I read his book , my impression was he is a man of character. This is reinforced by the opinions of folks here who have served under him in harms way and would do it again. That is the ultimate endorsement.
The general calls it like he sees it, though even if you agree with his politics at times he says things that make me wonder. For example, While I agree we should keep Iran from the bomb, I'm not sure if Jesus showed up tomorrow he would be carrying an AR-15.
I think the media has tagged him a spark plug, but my $.02 it's more a function that as a nation the demographics have moved away from strong religious views, and it seems organized religion in general. This definitely seems to be the case on the coasts where I have lived.
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"Men Wanted: for Hazardous Journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.” -Sir Ernest Shackleton
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” –Greek proverb
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