I respect Gen McCrystal immensely - but he still sees these problems through the lens of his nation, his duty and his experience. Until he can step back from those things he can only offer tactical...
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I respect Gen McCrystal immensely - but he still...
I respect Gen McCrystal immensely - but he still sees these problems through the lens of his nation, his duty and his experience. Until he can step back from those things he can only offer tactical...
My take on all of this is that if the President...
My take on all of this is that if the President did not want to take out General McChrystal prior to the article, he would not have taken him out after it.
I would not attribute too much "credit"...
You can't just blow off the President
Someday I may be as cynical as Ken, but I'm not there yet (yes, I feel his arms wrapped around my legs and pulling hard :)).
Now, to get to how we in the military start down our own slippery...
From the White House website:
"Develop and Resource Strategies to Succeed in Current Conflicts
•Afghanistan: The President’s new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan will ensure that all elements of national power are engaged...
Well, at the end of the day, the military must...
Well, at the end of the day, the military must shape its operations to achieve the political objectives of our civil leadership. Period.
We certainly have a duty to provide our professional...