Trump is firing Vinman and Sondland so far in what is expected to be a huge purge of swamp dwellers.  However, there are no reports of any executions yet.  More to come.

Sondland might be fired, but Vindman is just reassigned -- not quite the firing squad.

he was actually assigned to the Joint Staff and detailed to the White House.  He will still serve out the remainder of his tour on the Joint Staff and his reporting chain is insulated enough from Trump that he WILL be promoted to Colonel.  He would never have been selected to serve at his current level without having a stellar performance record.

Upper tiers of military are all political.  With lots of competitive candidates trying to move up.  It doesn't take much of a mistake to find yourself on the retirement track in the military.

Joint Staff?  Trust me, you can take my post to the bank.  Vindman may choose to retire, but he would have a very strong legal case, for definitely one more promotion if he wanted.  Competitive does not even remotely describe the pattern of superior performance (top 1%) Vindman had to have in order, to be selected to serve in his current position.

...like all the swamp creatures Trump put into the swamp?

"payback" in my headline.  Geez, you're the same as Laffy.  Not a good way to herald your return to  TER.  The swamp purge is COMING . . . . probably AFTER Trump's re-election.  

If he reached the maximum "time-in-grade" point and has not been promoted.  The time-in-grade factor in military promotions insures lifers SLOWLY move up regardless of whether they deserve it on their merits or not.  It similar to union membership in civilian life.

In order to have competed for his current position, Vindman must have one, maybe even two "below-the-zone" (BTZ) promotions.  Know what that is?

hasty to call out poor judgement.  We still do not know if they suffer from dementia, an inability to process the facts when those facts run counter to their own wishes, or they are as corrupt as Trump.

evidence to the contrary and Trump's empty rhetoric is consistently negated by his actions.  Let them believe he favors our military when his actions prove otherwise.

of what I said.  There is also a MINIMUM time in grade, which CAN BE WAIVED.  I was promoted twice with a time-in-grade waiver.  I was talking about mandatory TIG promotions when approaching the Max time in grade.  This is the reason many offiers retire if they have not been promoted to the next grade by a certain time.  You are right about what you're saying, but you are talking about something other than what I was saying.  I knew a guy that had 35 years of service and was only a Lt. Col.  He spend almost the maximum time allowed at each grade on the way up.  He was waiting for the next promotion so he could retire at the full Col. rate.  

all the facts.  When an officer gets "passed over" as the result of a "primary zone" promotion board, he/she is classified for any subsequent promotion board as "above-the-zone," (ATZ).  Getting passed over twice is virtually the end of an officer's career and barring extenuating circumstances, he/she is forced to retire within 12 months.  At least, that is the way it is TODAY.  

...even though he supposedly had a son who was a Marine lieutenant killed "in service to our country."  What do you think CDL's supposed son would think about his father trashing Lt. Col. Vindman (whose name CDL doesn't even has the respect to learn how to spell correctly)?

There is no depth to which you will not sink.  Such is the way with the despicable.  Trash me all you want.  I choose to be here, but you are the lowest of the low to bring my son, who was killed in combat, into your political argument.  You have absolutely no honor.  If you want to make it personal on that level, I have much to tell about you.  You are a bitter OTH fat guy who can't get it up anymore.  Those are not my words, but from providers you have fucked in the past but say you can't see them anymore anymore because of your limp dick.  That's why you have switched sides and you're a "bottom" now.  

I think you misunderstood Michelle Obama's words. She did NOT say "When they go low, we go lower"  

How about taking a break here and reevaluating your life? You have hit rock bottom and that is saying something.

I'm sorry for your loss.  All our freedoms and way of life are due to those willing to or who have paid the extreme sacrifice.

...to make some grotesque, highly personal and hateful political point. I have seen a lot of "lows" here, but we have absolutely hit rock bottom. Truly a vile moment.

I did not know this and am disgusted to see it used like this.  There is simply no excuse..
None.

but think about it.  Aren't you calling for a double standard?  Isn't this what Trump has done, time and time again.

All of a sudden, you care about Michelle Obama's standard for honor.  Yet embrace the most dishonorable president in our nation's history.  Trump makes Nixon look like a choir boy.

6 or 7 years ago he earned the name BackStabber (he stabbed one of his own in the back) which then became BrokeBackStabber.

and I have come to the opposite conclusion. Your hate of our current President seems to make you blind to anything else. You were the ONLY poster here, on either side of the aisle who didn't make an outright condemnation of the truly classless post that BPS made in regards to CDL's late son.  

who donated to Hillary in 2016, and got NOTHING in return should also ask for a refund?  Fired or not, he will henceforth always be addressed by the courtesy title of Ambassador Sondland.  Many others would pay a million for that privilege.

Exactly out of Trump's playbook and the standard GOP talking points.  I never once mentioned I hated Trump.  Shame on you!  But I HAVE cited countless instances of his dishonorable, inept, disingenuous and self-serving behavior.  You may be able to pull that crap with the blind sheep of your flock, but you will have to do much better if you plan on addressing me.

You just wouldn't allow yourself to rip a scumbag for using someones dead son to make a political point and leave it at that. Says quite a lot about your "character" that you felt the need to so swiftly divert to something else, when that "something else", is discussed on these boards, in all of its minutia, each and every day.

even believe the poo poo you spew, yourself?  I truly doubt it!  Pitiful.  Just pitiful.

As for my positions on Gay Marriage, Abortion rights and all the other issues where I am with the libs, I have held those positions for decades, well before Trump,, well before Obama, well before Al Gore invented the internet. and I have literally THOUSANDS of posts predating both Obama and Trump that prove my point.  

It’d be you who’d defend such a despicable comment  by a total loser like BP. You’re an embarrassment to the human race. BP is a well known total scumbag here. I guess we now have two. Douchebag.  

Speaking of “shit for brains” was Vindman lying or stupid (or both) when he testified before the House it was O’bama who sold Ukraine Javelins? Please advise.

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...Do you realize where you are?  TER's discussion boards are where bullshitters go to spread their bullshit.  Like the guy who claims to run TWO businesses yet spends all day posting on TER.  

Numerous people, both on the right and left, have referred to you as "backstabber" over the years. According to you, THEY are all lying and YOU are the truth teller. Bwahahahaha!

...and other losers like you.  You just proved what a loser you are by citing GaG as the 'authority' that I am the most dishonest person ever to post here.  Who the fuck is GaG - the king of TER?  ROFLMAO!!  You suck up and bow down to GaG like you do to Trump.  Just because GaG says it makes it true?  You're an idiot!  Why don't you come up with your own examples, ass licker?

The fact that you and CDL were once friends is hardly a mitigating factor, it makes your low blow even lower if possible.

...who engage in vitriol because they can't win arguments intellectually.  I'll have a rational debate with anyone who wants too.  Unfortunately, conservatives are all too often assholes.

...proof positive that CDL was lying about his son.  It's up to you to prove he HAD a son.  Who the fuck are you to decide who's telling the truth and who isn't?  You believe him simply because he's on your "team"?  GTFOH

Give me a break.  You have to do better than that!  REALLY.  How pitiful can a human being get?  YOU take the prize!  This is NOT seventh grade.  Even though you are stuck in seventh grade, people with any sense, use basic logic to reason, not your pitiful, infantile, empty rhetoric.

But let's be honest here.  You and GaGa ARE two of the biggest bull shitters known to man.  We ALL can agree on THAT.

refresher course in English comprehension, then reread my post BEFORE you come to any senseless conclusions.  Your stupidity is showing.  Nobody defended anybody's post.

here who double down on stupid.  You are the only one who doubles down on stupid asshole.  The reason they are all laughing at you is because they know more about me than you do.  Ask GaG how many times in the past four or five years I have PM'd him that I was going out of the country on business for several weeks and I would not be posting while I was gone. You took it upon yourself to spread the lie that I was chased off of the boards.  YOU are the one with the reputation for lying, backstabbing, and speculating (not to mention ED, bad breath and body odor from the ladies you have seen).  On occasion, I believe I have also told Nick and several LA guys from the Kgirl boards when I'm going to be gone for more than a few days on business, so when you come on here with your wild claims, they can only laugh their asses off that you are such a complete moron.  

That must be because you have him "cornered, no where to go so he panicked." LOL

And Mr High Brow tries to make it all about Trump.

But I see where Mr High Brow just called you an "asshole." Amongst our group, that is a term of affection but I am pretty sure he used it as a pejorative. lol.

Or did he?

It lets you know which direction the are killing you from, but if you can't shoot back, how is that of any value?

So let's not forget having  sex with animals.

To go after his political enemies. The McCabe case was dropped by the DOJ. So yes, we are now a Banana Republic...So much for your "Deep State" conspiracy

any of these Trump zealots will admit the truth?  They have not done so, to this point.  This is absolutely deplorable.  Any idea what our allies and the rest of the world are thinking?

Then some should have told the Just Security that the headline should read "Why Does Ambassador Gordon Sondland Still Have a Job?...am I understanding that correctly??
Or is this going to be a self proclaimed title...Just curious how this works

Governors and Congressmen still being address by that title after they have left office.  Likewise, Pelosi will always be Madam Speaker after she is ousted when the House flips in November.  They still call Gingrich Speaker Gingrich.  I thought you would know this.  Its pretty common.  Even presidents are addressed as Mr. President after they have left office.  

about courtesy titles and your post that I responded to is bullshit?  Thanks. Its about time you were truthful.  

consistent.  He either is unable to read, or continuously misses the point.  Maybe we should be patient and wait for the other two members of the "crew" to help him out.  You know what they say, three brain cells are better than one.