Posted on 06/24/2010 3:01:48 AM PDT by Scanian
President Obama yesterday fired Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top US commander in Afghanistan, replac ing him with Gen. David Petraeus.
Obama, as commander-in-chief, had the right both in law and in custom to do so -- and, given McChrystal's injudicious remarks to a Rolling Stone reporter, it's no surprise that he did just that.
We wish the president had retained McChrystal -- a brilliant field commander who is highly regarded by many political leaders in the region.
At the same time, Obama did well in selecting Petraeus to assume battlefield leadership in Afghanistan.
Time and again, Petraeus has proved his effectiveness -- most particularly with the successful implementation of the 2007 troop surge that turned the tide of the war in Iraq.
Yet success in Afghanistan will require every bit of Petraeus' proven military, diplomatic and political skills.
We wish him the very best.
But we're skeptical.
For one thing, in removing McChrystal, Obama didn't go nearly far enough.
Let's be clear: The general may have spoken rashly, but the resentment expressed in Rolling Stone toward a trio of civilian colleagues was not misplaced.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
Yes, he did — correctly so (and never mind the odd personalization of national security).”
It's not so “Odd” with Obama, he is so egocentric that he cannot bring himself to use the word “Our”. The sooner this guy is out of office, the better off our Country will be. He makes Jimmy Carter look like Winston Churchill.
I printed out and read the whole article yesterday. You are correct. Actually, only “joe who” is his. Bite me was an aide. It’s bizarre. He didn’t hardly say anything. His staff said a lot though.
I'm surprised Obamah just didn't pull a Hugo Chavez and seize Rolling Stone.
I'm surprised Obamah just didn't pull a Hugo Chavez and seize Rolling Stone.
This Warrior decided to get drunk with his staff and a liberal reporter,then wait for the fall out? I don't think that's the case. He got cocky and then he got burned.
If he really wanted make maximum impact, he would have resigned and then spoken out.
Negative. I recently retired, but was stationed at the Pentagon from 2006-2009. Your source is WAY off.
I pray that you are correct... but if you are not correct... we are finished.
LLS
On this, I am correct. ;)
I at first thought your words were the best course. Then I thought how difficult it is to get your ideas out to the State Owned Media, and it gave me this insight into just how crafty McChrystal was in using Rolling Stone Magazine. Sure he was cocky. I am just enjoying the popcorn watching this soap oprah play out. I think McChrystal would do better with a beer summit.
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