Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Lesson in Patriotism, Part 2

Compare the resumes of James Clapper, Rudy Giuliani, and Robert Mueller. Then, compare those with Donald Trump.

By far and away, two Americans among these four demonstrated exceptional allegiance, bravery, and devotion to our nation. Robert Mueller is an American hero and James Clapper is an American General, both of which served in Vietnam.

By comparison, Guiliani is a professional politician and former mayor of America's largest city. Donald Trump is a successful real estate developer in a family-owned business who did not serve in the military.

Donald Trump adds flawed character to a deficient resume. (See Part 1)

James Clapper resume

4th United States Director of National Intelligence
In office August 9, 2010 – January 20, 2017
President    Barack Obama
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
In office April 15, 2007 – June 5, 2010
President    George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
In office September 2001 – June 2006
President    George W. Bush
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency
In office November 1991 – August 1995
President    George H. W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Personal details
Born    James Robert Clapper Jr.
March 14, 1941 (age 77)
Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Political party    None
Spouse(s)    Sue Clapper
Children    1
Education  University of Maryland, College Park (BS)
St. Mary's University, Texas (MA)
Military service
Allegiance     United States
Service/branch     United States Air Force
Years of service    1963–1995
Rank    US Air Force O9 shoulder board rotated.svg Lieutenant general
Battles/wars    Vietnam War
Awards    Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star (2)
Air Medal (2)

Rudy Giuliani resume

107th Mayor of New York City
In office January 1, 1994 – December 31, 2001
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
In office June 3, 1983 – January 1, 1989
President    Ronald Reagan
United States Associate Attorney General
In office January 1981 – June 1983
President    Ronald Reagan
Personal details
Born    Rudolph William Louis Giuliani
May 28, 1944 (age 74)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party    Republican (1980–present)
Other political affiliations 
Independent (1975–1980)
Democratic (before 1975)
Spouse(s)    Regina Peruggi (1968–1982)
Donna Hanover (1984–2002)
Judith Nathan (2003–present)
Children    2 (including Andrew)
Education    Manhattan College (BA)
New York University (JD)

Robert Mueller resume

Special Counsel for the United States Department of Justice
Incumbent
Assumed office May 17, 2017
Appointed by    Rod Rosenstein
6th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
In office September 4, 2001 – September 4, 2013
President    George W. Bush
Barack Obama
United States Deputy Attorney General
Acting
In office January 20, 2001 – May 10, 2001
President    George W. Bush
United States Attorney for the Northern District of California
In office 1998–2001
President    Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division
In office 1990–1993
President    George H. W. Bush
Bill Clinton
United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
Acting
In office 1986–1987
President    Ronald Reagan
Personal details
Born    Robert Swan Mueller III
August 7, 1944 (age 73)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party    Republican[1]
Spouse(s)    Ann Cabell Standish (m. 1966)
Children    2
Education    Princeton University (BA)
New York University (MA)
University of Virginia (JD)

"Mueller was accepted for officer training in the United States Marine Corps in 1968, attending training at Parris Island, Officer Candidate School, Army Ranger School, and Army jump school.[20][21] 
In July 1968, he was sent to South Vietnam, where he served as a rifle platoon leader with Second Platoon, H Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division.[7][22] On 11 December 1968 during an engagement in Operation Scotland II, he earned the Bronze Star with 'V' distinction for combat valor for rescuing a wounded Marine under enemy fire during an ambush in which he saw half of his platoon become casualties.[23][24][25][26] 
In April 1969, he received an enemy gunshot wound in the thigh, recovered, and returned to lead his platoon until June 1969.[27] For his service in and during the Vietnam War, his military decorations and awards include: the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", Purple Heart Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with Combat "V", Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Parachutist Badge.[7][27][21] 
After recuperating at a field hospital near Da Hong, Mueller became aide-de-camp to 3rd Marine Division's commanding general, then-Major General William K. Jones, where he “significantly contributed to the rapport” Jones had with other officers, according to one report.[20][28] 
Reflecting on his service in the Vietnam War, Mueller said, “I consider myself exceptionally lucky to have made it out of Vietnam. There were many—many—who did not. And perhaps because I did survive Vietnam, I have always felt compelled to contribute.”[29] 
After returning from Vietnam, Mueller was briefly stationed at Henderson Hall, before leaving active-duty service in August 1970.[28] He was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame in 2004.[28][30]" 
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Robert Mueller and Donald Trump
at the same time in history



1 comment:

  1. When one throws rocks at true heroes, beware of the backlash.

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