[Leaning Right]

> That kind of flies in the face of most every business model and political model in the world. <

Yes, that would be true if the Chiefs were at the top of the pyramid. But they are not. The President is at the top. And as such, the President should be able to hear many military opinions, none of which should automatically carry more weight than any other.

Side note: You and I obviously disagree on this issue. Yet you have been most cordial. And I hope I have been, too. I enjoy such conversations. I often learn from new perspectives. Thanks.

[dfwgator]

Yes, that would be true if the Chiefs were at the top of the pyramid. But they are not. The President is at the top. And as such, the President should be able to hear many military opinions, none of which should automatically carry more weight than any other.

How did that work with the so-called "Whiz Kids" in Vietnam?

[Jolla]

You and I obviously disagree on this issue. Yet you have been most cordial. And I hope I have been, too. I enjoy such conversations.

Indeed, a practice much ignored which often keeps my thoughts off of the board. It HAS been enlightening.