He is all of that- but is he managment material? Can he balance a budget? negotiate contracts? Make technical decisions?
I know he is a great leader and patriot - but those skills are not all inclusive.
Do you really think a person....simply because he was in the military....does not possess the skills necessary to run a part of the government? I would say serving in a war zone, being responsible for your troops, indeed covers all of the qualifications you mentioned. Balancing a budget? What do you call knowing and requesting the logistics..material needed for your troops and the extent of coverage necessary, especially when coming under fire? What about the constant planning and replanning, and then adjusting to the unexpected conditions on the ground and being able to counter adverse conditions? For a soldier, a leader of men,Technical decisions are constant and do not let up because it’s five o’clock and the workday is over.
A couple of well known quotes come to mind: “I would rather have a good plan today than a perfect plan three weeks from now,” Patton. “Know your enemy, “ Sun Tzu. “An army marches on its stomach,” Napoleon. Allen and I have many times discussed lessons in leadership learned from great military figures from the past. He knows his stuff!
As far as leadership material is concerned, would you prefer a pencil pusher from most of the so-called great universities of today? I prefer someone who is proven under fire.