This is an unfortunate, self-defeating political hit job that claims half-truths by Morse while utilizing half-truths as support. For example, the letter written to the Tribune was not Morse but was from Julia Sweeny who made the assertion. Also, the are a number of federal agencies that work alongside the military overseas and advise on a variety of areas — many of whom go unmentioned. Her advisory to the Pacific Command was under CAG — the Commander’s Action Group. A deeper, more substantial search reveals this information. Several links utilized as “evidence” are simply job descriptions or are irrelevant .

Nothing good can come from a half-baked attack like this article. It will only result in dividing Democrats and anti-McClintock forces at a time when coalition and comradery are needed.