re: #247 ObserverArt

Don’t be so literal. I know he was no longer a general.

I used it because the media did and he was one of “Trump’s Generals™.”

Do a small sampling in your town.

Ask if anyone knows John F. Kelley?

Then ask is anyone knows General Kelley?

I bet you get more mileage out of General Kelley.

I would use White House Chief-of-Staff John Kelly, his correct title for the position he was in.

Trump didn’t hire him because he is a retired general (though he spun it that way). He hired him because he is a racist. Note other advisors he’s hired are not generals (Larry Kudlow, Bill Shine, Stephen Miller, &c). “General” was the cover story.

Most retired officers (or enlisted) do not introduce themselves with their rank or rating unless the particular event or situation warrants it.