[John Jorsett]

Are we surprised?? Wonder what they expected?

I thought at least that they'd have had a sit-down with the guy and told him not to make any statements contradicting a US position without checking with us first. Or maybe they did and he just chose to proceed on his merry way regardless. Sigh.

[Texasforever]

It does look bad but it could have one other effect. This is one down and a new batter up. If he tanks then the case can be made that we gave it our best shot and then go back in full force.

[CatOwner]

Or maybe this general was purposely made an example of what happens if they stray to far from the desired goal. Well, at least the optimistic side of me can believe it was the plan. :)

[potlatch]

Yes, he must have been a good talker to convince our people to use him!! Too bad, he could have been a help, now he won't be trusted for any job under our military.

[Let's Roll]

OR, there was no way he wanted to be caught between the Marines and his insane countrymen so he took the quickest way out.