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Old 06-22-2010, 01:50 PM
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The question is why would he sacrifice his career over this - his chosen methodology doesn't by default force the administration to change anything about the current approach to Afghanistan, unless it's keyed somehow to the next in line to be there.
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Old 06-22-2010, 01:54 PM
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The question is why would he sacrifice his career over this - his chosen methodology doesn't by default force the administration to change anything about the current approach to Afghanistan, unless it's keyed somehow to the next in line to be there.
really the only answer I can come up with is he wanted to be fired and he didnt want to lead this war the way the President does. Maybe he felt if he made a stink and got fired, there would be a better chance of things changing (on how we are fighting in Afghanistan) than if he just resigned.

Its not a respectable thing for the general to do (this article) but it sure doesnt look good for your man Obama and his abilities.

I guess I'll be buying the Rolling Stones mag this week.
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Old 06-22-2010, 02:10 PM
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Maybe he felt if he made a stink and got fired, there would be a better chance of things changing (on how we are fighting in Afghanistan) than if he just resigned.

I guess I'll be buying the Rolling Stones mag this week.
Maybe, but the damage to the United States and the office of the President is greater than to Obama the man. I can't see McC. doing a suicide mission to the US, just to stick it to Obama.

Don't purchase RS, excerpts will be all over the internet for free by the end of the day
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Maybe, but the damage to the United States and the office of the President is greater than to Obama the man.
Maybe the damage done to the United States by Obama the man is greater than the office of President?

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Old 06-22-2010, 01:56 PM
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The question is why would he sacrifice his career over this - his chosen methodology doesn't by default force the administration to change anything about the current approach to Afghanistan, unless it's keyed somehow to the next in line to be there.
Because he cares about his troops more than his personal career? And when he has to follow orders from a clown calls it a day?
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Because he cares about his troops more than his personal career? And when he has to follow orders from a clown calls it a day?
I'd think if the man's primary concern was indeed concern for his troops, he wouldn't call it a day, he'd stay to help protect them from decisions he didn't agree with. Or he'd tell his Commander in Chief he couldn't carry out his orders and suffer removal. Or he'd retire with class.

Sad way to end a distinguished military career. I'll bet Obama doesn't have the balls to fire him. And yes, I think he must be fired. It doesn't matter who the President is, or if you agree with the politics or not, you don't publically eff the Commander in Chief.
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I'd think if the man's primary concern was indeed concern for his troops, he wouldn't call it a day, he'd stay to help protect them from decisions he didn't agree with. Or he'd tell his Commander in Chief he couldn't carry out his orders and suffer removal. Or he'd retire with class.

Sad way to end a distinguished military career. I'll bet Obama doesn't have the balls to fire him. And yes, I think he must be fired. It doesn't matter who the President is, or if you agree with the politics or not, you don't publically eff the Commander in Chief.
I agree. He deserves to be fired.
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I agree. He deserves to be fired.
I think Obama should kick his a$$ or at least get knocked out trying.
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