It was bound to happen.
Sooner or later, this volcano was going to explode and expose the growing feud between Pres BO and the guys trying to do a job in Afghanistan.
Don't get me wrong.
I believe in civilian control and the constitution.
In other words, Pres BO is the commander in chief and the generals follow orders.
Pres BO has every right to dismiss Gen McCrystal.
At the same time, this problem is not going away because we change heads.
Afghanistan is a mess because Pres BO played to his frustrated base and called for an early withdrawal.
Pres BO's politically motivated decision has made life impossible for the guys trying to work with the locals over there.
Let me repeat: No one defends insubordination.
We repeat even louder: This is a much bigger problem than a general who didn't restrain himself with the media.
Pres BO needs to reassure the soldiers that he is committed to victory rather than giving his disgruntled base something to digest for now.
It will be a very hard summer in Afghanistan. We will see lots of casualties as US, UK and Canadian troops take the fire to the enemy.
Our soldiers need to know that Pres BO is committed to this difficult fight...and will not make their lives harder with stupid, and I mean stupid, statements to appease the anti-war base!
Sooner or later, this volcano was going to explode and expose the growing feud between Pres BO and the guys trying to do a job in Afghanistan.
Don't get me wrong.
I believe in civilian control and the constitution.
In other words, Pres BO is the commander in chief and the generals follow orders.
Pres BO has every right to dismiss Gen McCrystal.
At the same time, this problem is not going away because we change heads.
Afghanistan is a mess because Pres BO played to his frustrated base and called for an early withdrawal.
Pres BO's politically motivated decision has made life impossible for the guys trying to work with the locals over there.
Let me repeat: No one defends insubordination.
We repeat even louder: This is a much bigger problem than a general who didn't restrain himself with the media.
Pres BO needs to reassure the soldiers that he is committed to victory rather than giving his disgruntled base something to digest for now.
It will be a very hard summer in Afghanistan. We will see lots of casualties as US, UK and Canadian troops take the fire to the enemy.
Our soldiers need to know that Pres BO is committed to this difficult fight...and will not make their lives harder with stupid, and I mean stupid, statements to appease the anti-war base!
