How would the military be effected if Hillary or Trump wins the presidential election? What are your views?

SSG Billyray Musselman — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:27:17 -0400

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 12:46 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:46:48 -0400

The election itself won't effect the military at all it's the person who is elected that will!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 1:00 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 01:00:36 -0400

Looking at it purely from a Soldier's perspective, one is job security and the other is the complete opposite.

Response by SSG Billyray Musselman made Sep 11 at 2016 1:28 AM

SSG Billyray Musselman — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 01:28:17 -0400

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Sep 11 at 2016 8:40 AM

Maj Marty Hogan — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 08:40:35 -0400

We would survive like we have under any other regime. Might lose some people and funding- or gain some depending on who takes over. SSG Billyray Musselman

Response by SFC Jerry Humphries made Sep 11 at 2016 9:49 AM

SFC Jerry Humphries — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 09:49:17 -0400

Its my hope that Trump wins, I believe he will stop the downsizing and rot in our military capability we have seen in recent years, just like we had under Carter. I hopeful he will strengthen and rebuild our military like Reagan did. Many people do not understand just having a strong well trained military and communicating the silliness to use it is a deterrent to most international situations we see today.
Clinton will keep the same week stance we have under Obama and sooner or later we will regret not having the right tools in our toolbox.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Sep 11 at 2016 10:36 AM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 10:36:26 -0400

Last time we had a democratic president for more than 8 years the world fell apart and we lost close to 500,000 war dead in two wars. World is certainly falling apart like in the late 30s and the Chinese do not even respect the current President enough to get him stairs to his plane. I think the writing is on the wall should we have another four years of a democratic white house.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Sep 11 at 2016 12:08 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 12:08:17 -0400

Hillary wins: Tail wags the dog (just as with her husband)

Trump wins: Hard to say. Inasmuch as he can't simply pull money out of a hat, I can't see how he could rebuild our military without extracting "payment" from allies who live under our umbrella. If he accomplishes that, then our military becomes a mercenary force, available for hire. (I know that's wildly speculative, but all we can do is speculate with Trump in the White House)

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Sep 11 at 2016 9:19 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 21:19:46 -0400

If Hillary wins, expect to see the military continue it's downward spiral. If Trump is elected, I don't know...

Response by SFC George Smith made Sep 11 at 2016 10:13 PM

SFC George Smith — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:13:39 -0400

If HRC takes Charge The Military will be drasticely reduced as it was under Her Husband and the Continued Increase of The National Police Force Efforts... and reduction of Local and State LEO's ... and the UN Forces will be here to enforce UN approved Measures

Trump Not sure... But At Least The Efforts of BHO and The Clinton's will be at least stalled If Not stopped and the Military will be strengthened...

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 1:25 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 01:25:58 -0400

My views are neutral since one of the 4 can become my Commander in Chief.

Response by SSgt Joshua Hart made Sep 12 at 2016 10:09 AM

SSgt Joshua Hart — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:09:13 -0400

We all know what happens if Hillary is elected. Continued downsizing and weakening of our military via financial chokehold and lack of Patriotic pride within our country. Continued brain washing distracting tactics within the media and a war on Police, Fire, EMS, Religion, Blue Collar and basically all who stand for American Freedom.

My only hope for Trump and rebuilding of our military is a "promise" I heard him make to which he stated he is going to construct a "from the top down" inspection and audit of Americas budget. So, my thought with that is that hopefully if his administration can eliminate the conflict of interest investment and spending of our tax dollars and possibly cut out of some of the greed while removing "Political hands in the cookie jar so to speak." Maybe then, at that point after a complete audit, we will have answers as to where some of our tax dollars disappear to or are abusively spent to make those with the Pens and Ties more wealthy. Eliminate fraud, waste, abuse and greed and redistribute our budget and our military gets the financial backing we so desperately need to strengthen our force once again.