[rlmorel]

That is what I meant when I wrote this. It is what they will SAY.

And to them, in a weird Orwellian way, it will be true, because to them the definition of “successful” is entirely plastic to suit their needs.

And that definition won’t have anything to do with system capability, but all to do with some other political goal.

[jazusamo]

I know that's what you meant and should have made that clear.

How good it would be to have another strong president for our military and foreign affairs in the WH.

There would undoubtedly be a fair sized exodus from the higher ranks or at least a sudden change of opinion on these matters by many of them.

We can only hope.