[Rockitz]

Actually, what the general says is quite true. Unfortunately, in his position, similarly as with our president, it is essential for him to publicly express that the current ongoing conflict is a war against terrorism and NOT a holy war. From that perspective, I have to agree with the Times, as much as that pains me. As a retired general, he would no longer be in an official capacity and would be completely within his rights to speak in this manner. As a leader of all Americans of all faiths, his speech is diplomatically provocative and not in our nation's best interests in dealing with the substantial threat we now face; especially when we are seeking the aid of other Muslim nations to counter the terrorist threat.

[.cnI redruM]

George S. Patton used to proclaim he was Hannibal reincarnated and stated that God put him on Earth to win WW II. His genuinely eccentric, no flat-out whacked religious views, in no way inhibited his ability to organize and lead soldiers to victory. With no personal disrespect intended, I heartily disagree with your eloquently stated point of view.

[been_lurking]

As a leader of all Americans of all faiths, his speech is diplomatically provocative and not in our nation's best interests in dealing with the substantial threat we now face; especially when we are seeking the aid of other Muslim nations to counter the terrorist threat.

What is, is. No matter what you call it, how you describe it, or what words you chose to use or not use.

I am so tired of "parsing" and "diplomatic language" and "PC-isms". I for one consider it a breath of fresh air when a member of our government speaks in plain terms.