Quote:Why can't he? He has had acquaintances in Russia for years. He was a three-star, which regularly has contact with other countries senior military leadership and ambassadors. Contrary to what the media would have you believe, this is not against policy and is actually encouraged. We must maintain diplomatic relations. The media would have you believe China and Russia are on the verge of attacking us and they are so evil that no communication must take place. You would be shocked to know how many military exercise and partnerships actually exist between these "evil" countries.

 

Gen. Flynn resigned because of political pressure and did nothing outside of what he believe was in his political wheelhouse. Now if he did negotiate outside of U.S. policy than he would have broken an antiquated law from 1799. FYI, no figure has been charged or found guilty of said foreign relations law since inception.

 

This is political grandstanding. Oh, anything ever come from Obama's open mic treason with Russia? Most probably forgot about that ordeal.