No Debbie, this man cannot even begin to rectify what he said about Ramadi. It is as sacred a piece of ground as the cemeteries at Normandy and elsewhere around the world. Dempsey’s insult is all some of us need to know to demand his resignation after being busted back to Lieutenant.
Indeed, his statement is symbolic of what is wrong with Flag Officers today. Only a pitiful handful speak up. Colnel Larkin wasn’t a Flag Officer but he went to prison for his beliefs.
Bless you for your son. I have one that is in his thirties. I truly feel your pain.
Leaders have been replaced by political geldings with kneepads.
Leaders have been replaced by political geldings with kneepads.