General Maddis on Morning Joe

The discussion with General Maddis and the co-author of his book on Morning Joe was riveting. The military competency of General Maddis cannot be denied. I understand what he was saying vis a vie remaining silent on the critique of Donald Trump under whom he served. He did not want to undermine, by getting involved in things political, the strength and success of its leader. He does not stray publicly from the main goal of a military leader and that is to carry out what his commander-in-chief, the president, dictates. It seems when he felt he could no longer do this he left the administration.

I disagree with his adherence to his aforementioned tactic and belief. If General Maddis loves this country so much, was willing in so many cases to lay down his life for it and, it seems, believes firmly in the Founders' separation of powers and democracy they created then I believe it is incumbent upon him to reveal to the American public the criticism of Donald Trump that I know he has. 

This president is a grave threat to this republic as if an enemy were at our gate supporting dictators but critical of democracies and as if he took up the weapons of war in allegiance to tyranny. It is, therefore, I think, mandatory that someone of General Maddis's stature to save our nation from the edge of the abyss, should tell it like it was and what prompted his exit. The very success of this experiment we call democracy depends on it and someone like General Maddis not only could but should critique this president publicly as if he were taking up arms to defend the nation!