Gen. Mattis Says Don't Call Me Mad Dog

James Mattis, former U.S. defense secretary, explains the origination of his call sign "Chaos." Mattis said he doesn't like being called "Mad Dog," a name the press gave him. Mattis appears on the latest episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." The interview was recorded on Dec. 5, 2019 in Dallas.

[@jooanchoi]

The authenticity in his voice when he says "It’s difficult for me but it’s nowhere near what the families go through." is a true testament to his character.

[@someguy6194]

@@africanlipplateandbonenose3223 General mattis served his country for decades. Meanwhile you’re probably obese, barely go outside, and make dumb comments online. Stfu

[@JoeMcknart69]

@@someguy6194 they're probably Trump supporter "patriots"...they say they're pro military, but when Mattis wrote the truth about Trump's leadership, him and his supporters were the first to try and paint him in a bad light.

[@dukenukem3457]

@@africanlipplateandbonenose3223 thats the most racist shit I read today. Get educated.

[@dukenukem3457]

@@JoeMcknart69 that, or some jackass troll.

[@presterjohn1697]

@@someguy6194 Mad Dog a war criminal and profiteer. This is all self-evident at this point. Theranos, General Dynamics, etc etc etc

[@cody_janssen831]

Imagine joining the navy thinking you’ll be in the sea then you end up in a desert

[@ca3357]

Navy Master at Arms, SEALs go to the desert as well

[@clintoncroker7381]

Thousands of regular US Navy sailors served in Iraq and Afghanistan under IA orders ya goof

[@mongosanchez6051]

20 years Navy, 4 tours in the desert....

[@masterchief8646]

„in the air or land and sea...“

[@paradox-zz8in]

Especially if your stationed in lemoore XD

[@Under_Growth]

" i used my powers of persuasion, i water boarded him" the man has an excellent sense of humor

[@jamescarden8693]

I'm not sure if he was joking....

[@Under_Growth]

@@jamescarden8693 😲

[@briangoldy8784]

@@Under_Growth LMAO.........

[@thatsjustmygame5148]

That was pretty damn funny 😂

[@gabrielemenapace862]

or memory

[@vylestyle2749]

Patrolling the Mohave makes you wish for a nuclear winter.

[@GoodBoiStuff]

I love you

[@Allahuma.sali.ala.muhammad.]

@@GoodBoiStuff lol

[@j.w.boatwright6108]

@Kookachulu Like fuck it does. MSgt J.W. Boatwright USMC (Ret.) 1st MARDIV, 1st LAR Bn, Alpha Company, 1st Platoon. MOS8541/0317. BTW, 33 years in the Suck.

[@mrim3382]

It small

[@Damnto]

@Bat Bat I guess everyone knows fallout New Vegas it’s a classic masterpiece...kinda

[@davidcarrasco876]

"It's difficult for me, it's no where as near as what the families have to go through." Words surely don't conjure up the image of a man named "maddog" as the one having said that.

[@shawnulrich3997]

I get why he doesn't like mad dog. After hearing this man speak he is farthest thing from it.

[@nicholasbrown668]

@@shawnulrich3997 the Warrior Monk

[@jonathansturgisjs]

He doesn't like it (rightfully) because Trump assigned it.

[@jacobaround2798]

@No quit being an asshole

[@andrewsquire9892]

@No love your "NO" image. Right on brother. Also, for all the basement dwelling operators who never had high enough testosterone to walk into a recruiters office- when you get a callsign, it doesn't matter if you like it or not. You are given it and you wear it.

[@ryanhill4918]

I’ve met people of his rank and status and a lot of them are actually this genuine and bad ass. A lot of people in the military are just the salt of the earth.

[@hugeprostate1904]

Wrong

[@InformalGreeting]

@Richard Bigham you mean the mission was more important than the troops? Imagine that... it is supposed to be. Objective 1 is accomplishing the mission. Objective 2 is troop welfare.

[@Derbyyy]

@@InformalGreeting dont expect a response, handling truth isn’t one of their fortes

[@johnathanbread2107]

Salt is a good spice!

[@gabe8309]

Haha very false statement

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

He is so correct. A family losing a son or daughter in combat is devastating. Prayers for all military personnel to come home safety.

[@DonnieDin]

Mattis talks *audience claps Mattis: hold on, I’m talking brother.

[@spinningstuff74]

Lol tony Ferguson

[@701delbronx8]

T Ferg reference

[@Ilovepieonthemoon]

Gen. Mattis the type of guy to waterboard himself just to get some extra motivation

[@maxferguson9050]

A fellow MMA fan spotted.

[@sebastiankennedy6858]

This guy UFCs

[@TeachAManToAngle]

Society needs more men like this speaking and teaching. Humble. Strong.

[@akompsupport]

No we need less sellouts and mercenaries.

[@BrockMcGuill]

​@@akompsupportdid he talk meeny weeny about Daddy Donald??

[@m1a2abrams34]

Everyone says quotes that he said that are inspirational. The most inspirational quote is definitely "I used the power of my persuasion, I water borded him"

[@ambjornborjesson5481]

Another main battle tank posing as a human? Your appreciation for comedy won't fool anyone.

[@m1a2abrams34]

@@ambjornborjesson5481 what you gonna do flesh boy

[@ambjornborjesson5481]

@@m1a2abrams34 I'll Tianamon Square your ass

[@suhdude9775]

lmfaooo

[@m1a2abrams34]

@@ambjornborjesson5481 that's a type 59 tank not an Abrams, also civilians to BOOM.

[@WhyMe432532]

"Guys its not cool the media call me Mad Dog and it doesn't reflect my sensitive side." "Dont feel bad they don't know the real you Chaos"

[@firstsergeantcandiobelleus6546]

One of the finest generals in history! I was proud to serve under Gen. Mattis.

[@AllisChalmersMN]

I agree. He’s one of the best Generals the US military has ever had. So damn intelligent but also a great leader and person.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Not as good as Col. Norris

[@deebee3174]

Just don’t ask daddy Draft Dodging Trump about him.

[@firstsergeantcandiobelleus6546]

Your opinion. I served under Gen Mattis in Kandahar when he made one-star and for me, that was a leader!@@mannyechaluce3814

[@kaamos79]

@@deebee3174 This isn't about Trump, it's about Mattis.

[@johnhonda93]

Ah yes. Chaos sounds like a much more reasonable nickname in that context

[@andrewsquire9892]

I prefer Deep State Swamp Thing... well, maybe that is too long and not the right ring. Mayb just Swamp Thing, but there's a lot of competition for that one.

[@descripto2586]

You don't pay attention well do you

[@bradleydavies4781]

Sounds like you're spending too long in those right wing nut conspiracy theory sites .

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

Mattis is the bomb.

[@alvinmitchell6359]

radio call sign, not a nickname. Don't expect you to know the difference.

[@tonituhkanen9555]

I was going to make a joke about "yeah, you don't like people calling you that" and shit, but after I heard that last part, I can tell this is a man who has lead people to life and death situations and stands by his convictions and I can respect him as a leader and an officer.

[@chicanoperez6377]

It’s difficult for but it’s nowhere near what the families go through. Wow what an amazing and honest answer.

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

Yeah and he got emotional saying it. It's nice to see that because it confirms he's not a psychopath.

[@CassiusClam]

Had chills when I heard this..

[@worlore1651]

He’s a liar. He’s would let every American die. He is using bullshit phrases to manipulate stupid people,like yourself.

[@beckerqueiroz]

Much respect for this man. May he live long and well!

[@aadmstiles]

Don't call me Mad Dog -- that sounds crazy. Call me CHAOS.

[@hkchris1]

Over rated general. Terrible sec def

[@lililililPitdinolilililil]

Are you terrified or is there any thing to be with his stances ?

[@mtpc2015]

He was trying to show humility by attaching to the moniker Chaos. His troops labeled him that and he did not get uptight about that. That shows humility and non-self aggrandizing behavior.

[@mtpc2015]

@@hkchris1 not the most terrible when you compare to who served under Clinton and now Spongehead Joe (Biden). Austin should have just stayed on Raytheon's corporate board and teach ethics and tactics at West Point.

[@michaelhowe8674]

I met him in Richland, Washington at Howard Damon park. He’s a such a phenomenal guy, I got nothing but respect for him.

[@andrehunter8137]

I love what the General says about being too full of ourselves. We are taught to be humble and courteous but ready to do what needs to be done to win on the battlefield. SEMPER FI

[@seanhancock6664]

He’s one of the best leaders the Marine Corps, Navy and DOD services can ever have. As a Sailor, I highly respect this gentleman. Semper Fidelis and Semper Fortis

[@margovallen]

We, as Americans.. have been led to believe this man is somehow, bad or against what the USA stands for or whatever else... and I must say, I believe General Mattis is a true American Patriot and warrior for the USA.

Wait who said we are against him? I love Mattis

[@LeviathanSpeaks1469]

It’s a tie between loyal Trumpists and Leftist Bolsheviks... Both fanatics and traitors who hate Mattis for putting country before party.

[@skitzozpandaz5993]

Anyone who works for the government is bad, you are probably some inbred southerner.

[@smsmoof8128]

@@LeviathanSpeaks1469 BS Dude, changed his tune like a bad song ... he's been paid to turn by his CIA/Global bankers. That = Traitor to the U.S. taxpaying citizens.

[@JR-bt5dy]

He is a moron

[@Mindraker1]

"The most difficult part of my life is explaining why I'm called Chaos yet again..."

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

Nah, I think he likes telling the story.

[@lililililPitdinolilililil]

Hoacs

[@IanWaldrop]

This man was an outstanding CG. Proud to have followed him into battle; just unfortunate what it was about.

[@DCrypt1]

Well put brother.

[@voltsgenesis8002]

@Peter Gianna Iraq, as a major trump supporter and republican the Iraqi war is disgusting. They should remove all soldiers from Iraq soon

[@smsmoof8128]

You dont get that high without knowing "what it is/was all about" and sending bodies in anyway. I'm for the US Military ALWAYS, that is the fighting men n women who do all of the dying and getting maimed for life. I'm TOTALLY against any US Generals being any kind of fokkin hero over the last 50-60 years.

[@1SaltyGirl]

Ian Waldrop- Thank you for your service. From an army brat

[@andrewparisotto2631]

@@smsmoof8128 you say that but there are quite a few generals and that sounds like too many loose ends to me

[@davidfrey5654]

I love at the end when asked about the difficulty of signing the letters and he pointed out, it's far more difficult for the families. He recognizes sacrifice.

[@qcarr]

Mattis is a good and honorable man. Thankful for his service as a United States Marine and his sorely needed outstanding leadership as Secretary of Defense. This country needs more leaders like him.

[@rosecali3597]

I understand what you feel about him as a Secretary of Defense but i will call him a snake . The truth will be coming soon in the public and you will be surprise.

[@rockyrocamontes8972]

@@rosecali3597 not sure what you're talking about. I know President Trump believed we shouldn't be on the Syrian Turkish border. He didn't agree and rather than being insubordinate he resigned. I think the POTUS has figured another way to peace.

[@georgehouston6327]

Mattis also strongly opposed women and gays in the military as I recall. Do we need more leaders like that, really? He's got a great military record and I do respect that as a veteran myself, however, I disagree with his stance on gender in military roles.

[@Saicharan-hk9id]

@@georgehouston6327 He had no problem with gays in the military. He also said he never had any problems with women in the military. He raised some concerns initially about integration of women in combat arms. If you are a rank and file soldier in the army right now, you would know what he was talking about

[@Saicharan-hk9id]

@@georgehouston6327 Btw, a lot of guys are actually against women in combat arms. Infact , i know some women who are opposed to it. There are some points of arguments on both sides

[@stevecast5410]

An absolute amazing man,if either of my two boys were to be called up to defend their nation and be there for their mates,I want someone as smart tough and as loyal to his troops as this man.

[@julieenslow5915]

Respect, sir. Thank you for your service.

[@ryebread105]

I wasn’t a Marine but I was in the Army. Gen. Mattis is a true leader. He’s known for the “Mad Dog” persona. But he is a serious professional in his craft. I salute you, sir. 🫡

[@kubel83]

Huge respect to this man from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@lililililPitdinolilililil]

I just liked your comment

[@kubel83]

@@lililililPitdinolilililil allow me to return the favor 😉👍

[@user-jj3tw1sr7o]

That's what honor, dignity and service looks like.

[@harleyquinn9394]

Lol. The honor of Waterboarding. Sure.. So american :)

[@johnduffy6546]

Dear General Mattis, please run for president. The world needs you. Thank you, sir for you service. You are an incredible inspiration and a man of measurable substance...please, run.

[@rb9998]

Thank you for your service Sir

[@dp26385]

The takeaway here was when he basically said being driven from ego is inappropriate in the United States Military. He didn’t accept Mad Dog because it’s origins would be ego based.

[@AdamBorseti]

"Colonel Has Another Outstanding Suggestion" that's rich! Hahaha!

[@lydiaander45]

lol hope you doing good

[@WISEMARTIAL]

Thank you for your service Sir 🙏🏻

[@mil546]

Thank you, General Mattis from WA, state.

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

What an incredible inspiration of who we should all strive to be. Selfless.

[@oneshotrobb7272]

Responsible for many deaths... is alive... selfless...

[@austinevs]

@@oneshotrobb7272 thats the nature of the military... some die some dont.

[@oneshotrobb7272]

@@austinevs you will understand when you’re older.

[@dustynharris3345]

​@@oneshotrobb7272you'll understand when you leave your mother's basement

[@oneshotrobb7272]

@@dustynharris3345 no u.

[@silvertavake5615]

This man is a true leader, patriot, and hero

[@ericluffy7970]

You were a blessing to our nation and our ranks Sir.

[@eldjmasterfreddy3094]

A real American hero that cares and understands his soldiers.

[@rogeliocruz494]

Marines*

[@gaddiemediaguy]

@@rogeliocruz494 Marines are "Sailors with Rifles."

[@koraanderson7765]

Soldiers are army marines are Marines Marines for life once a marine always a Marine General Mattis was in charge of the first Marine 3/7 division that went into Iraq in 2003 he was my son's General he was there for 03 and for 04

[@jonnyblayze5149]

We dont have no live heros buckaroo

[@skitzozpandaz5993]

Soldiers are cannon fodder.

[@laz1215]

A icon, a hero, humble and honorable.

[@lililililPitdinolilililil]

A fine memento

[@KS-ds2hx]

God bless that man! Thank you for your service, General Mattis.

[@uncovidvaxxforthestrongand3582]

hes a war criminal

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

Sir, I believe you to be an outstanding Marine. Semper Fidelis.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Great stuff David ...enjoyed very much

[@koraanderson7765]

My son was under his command in the year 2003 being led into Iraq When The War started and if you listen to one of his speeches he says that the Marines came back from that tour and then had to return once again within 90 days my son went once again under Colonel Mathis and my son has nothing but great things to say about him so as my son spent 13 years in the Marine Corps and did three tours I also must have great respect for this man and if the Marines but know of Corporal Dunham then they will know the colonel Mathis play the great part and Corporal Dunham receiving the Medal of Honor my son also served with Corporal Dunham they were best friends and the Dunham family gave one Marine their blessing that if they wanted to name their son after Corporal Dunham they could do so well my grandson is name Dunham they bless my son with that and now my son is a deputy sheriff some my hat goes off to our military and to our men and women in blue or brown whatever uniform they put on to protect our streets Semper Fi God bless all that are in the military and thank you very much to all the men and women that guard our streets every night and day thank you for your service much love to you and many prayers back the blue

[@NIGHTSTALKER0069]

Your son was in 3/7?

[@toddavery1708]

I served under him in 3/7 in iraq. He was a amazing leader

[@tristen4142]

no shit

[@chrisdupree8382]

Ok honest question. If you served under him, what's your honest opinion about him and trump parting ways... I've heard a LOT of military respect the guy BUT I've also heard a lot support trump... thoughts? I'm genuinely trying to wade thru all the media B.S about alot of things rn

[@lililililPitdinolilililil]

Loves being in the camera

[@vtellez01]

Wow! What an ending observation about the families who have lost a son or daughter.

[@RosePolloi]

"Actually, why he would hate the name "The Hangman" is baffling to me, it would appear he's done everything in his power to earn it." -Inglorious Basterds

[@carlhicksjr8401]

There are four things I LOVE about James Mattis, USMC [ret]: 1] He has reputation for being this wild eyed lunatic like Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men. But he sounds like your grandfather sittin' on the porch talking about fishing. But is still ENTIRELY willing and able to eff up your entire way of life if you piss him off. 2] He is a man who knows himself, and he has the courage of his convictions to say 'No' to both the Democrats and the Republicans when those clowns came knocking on his door. 3] The way he can balance pride in his accomplishments and humility about his fame without it seeming to be the least bit uncomfortable. 4] And lastly, he's a fellow Washingtonian... the REAL Washington, not that pit of vipers they built over top of swamp that neither Virginia nor Maryland wanted to keep

[@tjmclaughlin4993]

Outstanding book by an outstanding leader in modern military history.

[@mikebrannan3006]

what war did he win

[@454brianbat]

You know, there is a great scene in the old movie Memphis Belle that takes place in WW2. The man of the same rank as him when he got his call sign showed in a scene where the man took a drawer out and dumped a ton of letters on his desk and told the man to read them. Those were letters from the next of kin asking what and why did their love one die. When he was talking about writing those letters the scene came back to my mind.. That scene really wakes you up.

[@keithgraham4747]

Mad respect for this man.

[@larryterry7874]

This is so Funny. I was talking to my Mom about her work and she said she remembers the day General Mattis told her he got a new nickname from his guys CHAOS . She worked @ 29 Palms when he was their back then and later her was her boss and friend when he became the Commanding General of the Base. She said he's incredibly funny and a Amazing Boss & friend

[@greyjay9202]

I think George Patton would have liked General Mattis.

[@memewarveteran2043]

lmao no he wouldnt

[@mactek6033]

George Patton was about defeating the enemy directly and without delay. He would have despised Mattis.

[@d3thkn1ghtmcgee74]

He would have love Norman Swartzkopf and hated Mattis. Infact Norman and Mattis hated each other because Mattis was and still is a desk general and a politician.

[@kennybrosh1697]

Always had nothing but respect for this man, semper Fidelis sir

[@mrspaulb3889]

I would like to have him as our president. 💯

[@CastleKingside]

Wow!!! Awesome man with a brilliant mind. Thank you for your service!!!

[@bubbalong7646]

Semper Fi, Mad Dog!

[@gabrielpollard3400]

Semper fidelis MAD DOG MATHIS!!!!!!

[@brandonangel6545]

A flawless and crisp salute Sir!

[@haris000000]

Good man. US is lucky to have him.

[@kilted911]

Gotta clone this guy before he passes.

[@nikolijfaylin4043]

You say that like it's your decision and not his. #CloneWars

[@jkornfeld]

This man is arguably the greatest military mind of this century

[@Mysteryskatin]

Lol - we use this in the fire service, too. CHAOS = "Chief has arrived on scene."

[@richardkempton1894]

He needs to run for President. He is a true leader!

[@novemberalpha6023]

Like Eisenhower

[@rasputin3219]

"I make dough but don't call me doughboy"- Ice Cube

[@lililililPitdinolilililil]

He isn't an edible dough/ supplement didn't make it

[@willieboy8798]

difficult for me ... nowhere near what the families go through! amen to that!

[@456swagger]

"Mad Dog" sounds much better than "Hump Hound".

[@rf6414]

His name is Gen Mattis sir👍

[@davidgerescher5527]

Gen. Mattis really doesn't like being called, "Mad Dog". He prefers to be called, "My Little Pony".

[@MrBUBBAKY]

I was at TBS in 1972, as a 2nd LT and do not remember one significant thing about him as a Marine Officer.

[@steveparker2704]

Gen Mattis .Thank you for your service! Wish we had a leader like you running our country instead of the fool we have now!!!

[@bar8665]

I don't trust a 70 year old guy who never had a girlfriend.

[@cigLXXVII]

Okay Matthew

[@JohnDoe-ef3nv]

how do you know about his relationship status?

[@bar8665]

@@JohnDoe-ef3nv Important figures have biographies out there you can read on. Normal sane men have women throughout their lives. Or when they are younger but not older, maybe when they were older but not younger, or like most their whole lives. This dude had nothing. Sorry kid, your hero plays for the other team or is sick in the head.

[@JohnDoe-ef3nv]

@@bar8665 I don't know why you're so interested in his relationship status.

[@bar8665]

@@JohnDoe-ef3nv wouldn't say interested, but when someone is a freak that's a red flag and they shouldn't be trusted.

[@libertyordeath1640]

I would follow you anywhere Gen. Mattis! Thank you for an entire life of service to this great country!!

[@frankcastle4010]

Semper Fi Gen. Mattis

[@johnwoodrum5433]

A true soldier somebody we need a whole lot more of guarding us and our country

[@drutledge884]

Marines get mad when you call them soldiers. I just found that out.

[@justinclark6053]

He is a Marine not a Soldier

[@ajisroadtrippin5505]

Willie WMS and Coast Guard = Puddle Pirates. 🤣😂🤣

[@vazz22]

Catholic Mad Dog Mattis is a PAWN for Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Pope Francis NEW WORLD ORDER AGENDA 👹🕷🕸

[@anthonyshope8408]

Yeah, you don't strike me as a mad dog ........ HOW ABOUT "PREYING MATTIS "???

[@carlhicksjr8401]

Officers called him 'warrior monk' because he never married... totally devoted to his calling. Troops had several nicknames, the most polite of which was CHAOS Another one, and I get this from an ex-Marine who worked in the operations staff of one of the battalions he commanded, was CHAMP.. Colonel Has Another Motherf***ing Problem Most were said with affection, even if it was definitely backhanded affection. When you're a troop under a colonel's command, The Colonel is a distant authority figure.. and a wise troop knows that if The Colonel knows him my name his world is on the edge of being seriously eff'd up. And ask any private... Colonels exist only to make the daily life of enlisted men a misery and this particular Colonel is surely God's punishment for the private's life of sin and debauchery 😁

[@claudeabro4225]

A true MAN !I love General Mattis!

[@whatdoidonext2234]

Well said!

[@bbaker4117]

He prefers to be called, "His Deadliness, James, First Lord of Destruction"

[@Mr_Damion_Scott]

I wish when i was in that i had a chance to work for him. That would have been life changing im sure..

[@mikewoodson6930]

Can you imagine his half time speech on the Battlefield? “Leadership is the ability to influence others in such a manner as to accomplish the mission” What a great man.

[@smittyg6700]

Mike, was that his phrase or was it someone else? BTW, it is an awesome quote. Take care

[@mikewoodson6930]

Smitty G not his quote. It’s the definition of Leadership, according to the Military. Not sure who came up w that, but yeah, it’s good. Something I think most great Military people learn to live by.

[@smittyg6700]

@@mikewoodson6930 Thanks for the info. Maybe it is something learned in War College. Take care

[@vazz22]

Catholic Mad Dog Mattis is a PAWN for Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Pope Francis NEW WORLD ORDER AGENDA 👹🕷🕸

[@chowchichang2922]

What a man ! They don’t make them like they used to …

[@Smeets1950]

Absolute CLASS !!!!!

[@tinfoilhatnews7489]

Honorable man

[@BigDawg31675]

Dammit he’s a badass! Dudes humble, straight shooting and everything every man should want to be

[@uncovidvaxxforthestrongand3582]

wtf for?

[@Lyndanet]

Well spoken.

[@SloppyBoxNZ]

There can only be one MAD DOG, Jerry "mad dog" Shriver.

[@notoldmike]

As an Airman I can tell he was a great leader and a no non sense commander

[@steveroquemore1464]

a great man and i was so sorry to see him retire. My son is a Marine so i have a lot of respect for Gen, Mattis and all the officers in the corp.

[@gregpineda8660]

And he is also called,General and then former U.S Defence/Defense Minister James " the Warrior Monk " Mattis.And he is my favorite or one of my favorite American Military Generals like General Joseph Dunford and General Mike Milley.Semper Fidelis and Duty --- Honor --- Country

[@alimahmoudi8838]

Much Respect Sir

[@rogersmith7808]

One of the smartest things Trump did was hire this guy. One of the stupidest things Trump did was not leave him alone and let him do his job and pestering him until he quit.

[@isaacfox4222]

It pains me as a millennial that I can’t point to a single person in my generation and say they has the same character as this man.

[@jackisme1385]

We are out there but we are few

[@ethanspaziani1070]

It is a sad truth one that we must face head on perhaps if enough of us do one of us just might become that of which we look up to we can only aspire to at least half a man that this guy was in his life

[@designedbybold]

@@jackisme1385 self Aggrandizing is exactly what Mattis doesn’t do….

[@primate4]

You can change that by becoming like him.

[@mtpc2015]

Maybe there is an AntiFa or Woke type that has this persona but don't expect them to be any threat to foreign adversary like the Chinese Communists. They rather focus on dumb or easy targets like Republicans. So yes we are uber fucked. Don't believe MSNBC and NY Times that everything is better now.

[@ironpig701]

Hes 70 years old and spent 44 year in the Marine Corps he knows a thing or two about war

[@ziauddin7948]

great & wonderful & courageous US X gen James Mattis #

[@ceciladams5429]

Politicians take note . This is what a real leader looks like . I sure do miss him .

[@gordonwest5505]

I can not say how impressed I am about how this dignified, brave American patriot is so darn f*cking COOL!!! If he said go. I wouldn't think about it once. I'd go.

[@agmsmith4079]

I love some of his quotes too... "I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I’ll kill you all." "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." "I’m going to plead with you, do not cross us. Because if you do, the survivors will write about what we do here for 10,000 years." "The most important six inches on the battlefield is between your ears." "You are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon." "There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline, cunning, obedience and alertness, you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim."

[@gordonwest5505]

@@agmsmith4079 Thanks for the quotes Agm. Nice job. 🇺🇸 GETS IT DONE. BECAUSE WE CAN.

[@FFEMTB08]

His book was one of the best I’ve ever read.

[@user-wn8rm6rb2i]

This kind of man or woman is just what the US needs for President!! A clever, kind and genuine person!