General called back to DC due to 'poor remarks'.

[Ghostwriter]

Just read the RS article and it is not nearly as bad as it was portrayed. McChrystal was barely quoted and there was little he said that was inflamatory. However, his subordinates seemed out of control and continually bad mouthed everyone else who was not a part of their inner circle. I believe they were quite full of themselves and their self importance.

According to the article the men on the ground were very upset with the way the war was being run and they blamed McChrystal for tying their hands. I agree with the soldiers. It appears that McChrystal wanted to be the diplomat and rock star of Afghanistan and was not looking out after the soldiers best interest.

IMO we are better off with him gone. He did not appear to be waging an effective campaign against the Taliban.