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Girard native, retired Navy officer - how Erie Co.'s vote can protect the nation
(OpEd) Commander Dave Petri | Erie Times-News
In the year that we observed the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of NATO's creation, Donald Trump's indifference towards our European allies should be alarming, especially to the large percentage of Erie County residents who are of Polish descent. A Russian victory in Ukraine would increase the security threat to neighboring countries, like Poland.
Trump deal with Taliban set stage for disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
(OpEd) Lieutenant General John A. Bradley | The Fayetteville Observer
Donald Trump conveniently ignores his disastrous role in the Afghanistan withdrawal. It was Trump who set the stage for one of the most painful exits in American military history.
Major General Randy Manner on Laura Coates Live
(Interview) Major General Randy Manner | MSNBC
General Randy Manner explains that “most Americans don’t know how very easy it would be for an unhinged president to use the military against our own citizens.”
Trump is a danger to Georgia — and America
(OpEd) Colonel John Tien | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
His “yes-men” approach threatens America’s defense infrastructure and endangers the safety of every citizen
Donald Trump: Not the President America Needs in a Crisis
(OpEd) Colonel John Tien | The National Interest
Former President Donald Trump is too busy squabbling and spreading false information to be trusted to lead. If we want to know how a second Trump administration would look in the middle of a disaster, we need to look no further than his first.
Major General Randy Manner warns of fascism in another Trump term
(Interview) Major General Randy Manner | The Michelangelo Signorile Show on XM 127
Retired Major General Randy Manner discusses the signature attributes of fascism embodied by MAGA, and the potential for Trump, if reelected, to use the National Guard as his personal police force.
'They are absolutely supporting fascism': Ret. Major Gen. on Trump voters
(Interview) Major General Randy Manner | MSNBC
Retired Major General Randy Manner responds to the Bob Woodward book release containing remarks by General Mark Milley that Donald Trump is “a fascist to the core.”
Major General Randy Manner on disaster response under Trump
(Interview) Major General Randy Manner | Matenaer on Air
Retired Major General and former acting Vice-Chief of the National Guard Bureau Randy Manner discusses the potential dire consequences to disaster victims if Trump’s Project 2025 privatization plans come to pass.
Natural Disasters Bring Out the Worst in Trump
(OpEd) Major General Randy Manner | The Wall Street Journal
As the Southeast recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one thing is clear: The National Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service are indispensable in times of crisis. Donald Trump’s Project 2025 would dismantle these lifelines and force communities to face disasters on their own.
Donald Trump Would Only Embolden Putin's Evil Ambitions
(OpEd) Ambassador Michael Guest | The National Interest
There’s no doubt that re-electing Donald Trump would embolden Putin. We need a leader like Vice President Harris—someone who understands that international alliances and principles are core to America’s leadership in a dangerous world and ultimately to our own security as well.
Trump’s latest lies are an insult to military families everywhere
(OpEd) Caitlin Manner | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In this latest attack, he accused military members of using the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to illegally vote in the upcoming elections.
The impact of Trump tariffs on Arizona
(OpEd) Minister Counselor James Carouso | Arizona Daily Star
The end result of the Trump economic plan would see Americans facing increased inflation, reduced employment, and an uncertain global economy for which the U.S. is blamed. If your main concern when voting is taxes and economic stewardship, think which candidate would actually leave more money in your pocket and a more certain economic environment.
A Bipartisan Group of 750 Military Leaders Endorsed Kamala Harris and So Did I: Here’s Why
(OpEd) Deputy Under Secretary Stan Soloway | Homeland Security Today
For those who question the Vice President’s foreign policy or national security “chops” we say this: she has more experience, has met and dealt with far more foreign leaders and been directly involved in more foreign policy matters than many highly successful Presidents who have preceded her.
He is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster that has already happened.
Access to health care is a human right
(OpEd) Brigadier General Carlos Martinez | El Nuevo Herald
In the November election, don't risk going back to the past, when we feared that a serious illness could ruin us. I urge you to vote for Kamala Harris, the candidate who will protect affordable health care. As she has said, “We’re not going back.”
Trump lost the respect of veterans – including me. He's a risk to our democracy.
(OpEd) Admiral Steve Abbot | USA Today
The American people need a principled leader who is competent to navigate and lead us through competition and crisis. For the sake of our nation’s safety and stability, I urge my fellow veterans not to vote for Donald Trump. He is unfit to return to the presidency and poses a significant risk to the American people and our democracy.
He is not a disaster waiting to happen. He is a disaster that has already happened.
Would Vladimir Putin Eat Donald Trump for Lunch?
(OpEd) Ambassador Steven Pifer | The National Interest
The vice president showed how easily Mr. Trump can be manipulated. That only confirms what adversaries such as Mr. Putin and Mr. Kim already know. They hope for his return to the presidency so that they can play him some more.
NSL4A panelists at World Mental Health Coalition forum on presidential mental fitness
(Event) Rear Admiral Mike Smith and Brigadier General Stephen Xenakis | World Mental Health Coalition
NSL4A Founder and President Rear Admiral Mike Smith and member Brigadier General Stephen Xenakis were two of several experts speaking on the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency hosted by the World Mental Health Coalition.
With Trump, the danger is real
(OpEd) Brigadier General Carlos Martinez | La Voz
The conclusion we can draw from Trump's actions and the data on the rise of hate groups is that the election of Donald Trump as president will present a real danger to a large portion of the American people, especially in those areas with many people of Hispanic origin such as Arizona.
I'm voting for the nation I want my grandchildren to inherit
(OpEd) Major General James E. Archer | The Cap Times
My vote is for my grandchildren and the nation I want them to inherit — a nation that upholds the values of fairness, compassion, and respect for all. I urge you, too, to choose wisely. For the sake of all our children and grandchildren.
MGEN Randy Manner discusses the VP debate on BBC World News
(Interview) Major General Randy Manner | BBC News
Retired Major General Randy Manner provides his insights on both VP Candidates in response to the VP Debate that occurred on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in New Your City.