I think McCrystal fell on the sword on this.
He wanted to out Obama, and did so. Very effectively.
Yes, and no.
Honestly, if he wanted to out Obama- he could and should have resigned his commission first. Then he could say whatever he wanted and done some real good. As it is- he’s given every soldier the sense that the rules of conduct are not important. I detest Barack Obama, yet what McChrystal did is insubordination, pure and simple. What’s worse- is now McChrystal has apologized for his statements- making him look like a hypocrite.
This guy was special ops- he’s not a coward- but his behavior is perplexing at best.
I thought the same thing as soon as I heard this. He knew exactly what he was doing, and understood the consequences. He’s had a belly full and is doing it for his troops, IMHO.
LOL!
He VOTED for Obama.
You have two thin skiined oersonalities at war with one another. It is a disaster.
McChrystal doesn’t look too bright in this whole deal...why would he make the statements he did then turn around and fall all over himself appologizing??
I have to wonder about his judgement; he admits voting for Barry which tells me he really doesn’t understand what is going on.
It is interesting to note that around the same time Obama says “the time line stands”, His general is dissing him. I think McChrystal is daring Obama to fire him. He sees Obama as a military idiot trying to set him up. This is his way of throwing a political hand-grenade on the way out. Not very becoming, but make someone angry enough.....
>> I think McCrystal fell on the sword on this.
Maybe he’ll be available for 2012.