I think McChrystal is guilty of more than naivete - the article was sent to him in advance and he approved it. One could call that a lapse of judgment, but I doubt it. I think he knew just what he was doing. Now it’s Petraeus who will have the albatross of Afghanistan hung around his neck. Obama certainly would never have taken the responsibility for the failure to come.
It’s hilarious to read the lefties’ praise of Petraeus, who just a short time ago was called a liar and General Betrayus.
One last comment - if McChrystal, indeed, is the author of the ridiculous ROE in use in Afghanistan, he is guilty of that lapse, as well. If the ROE were dependent upon a much higher troop strength, then he should have waited until the strength was in place. He should have known what kind of military-hating weasel he was dealing with.
i can see your point but i want to add imho, ALL of this is going to bite that pospotus sitting in contempt of the WH in the azzz
Disagree.
McChrystal did this on purpose; for a reason to resign. Afghan is going back to hell when Obama starts pulling out troops in a year and he won't be the one holding THAT bag.
You could be right, he may have been looking for an excuse to step down. I had the exact same thought on General Patraeus taking over. Not long ago he was the devil which is what most on the left think of those who serve their country. Hopefully in 2 years and change the nightmare will be over...