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

[agzg]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

And correctly, you get an internet gold star.

Is it sad that I feel the need to celebrate someone who did it right, even if it's me? Oh grammar, where did you go? We miss you soooo...

[pshsx1]

Originally Posted by agzg

If I talked shit on my boss in the press I'd be fired, too.

To be honest, it was a poor move on McChrystal's part.

More than likely, Petraeus will fill in for a while (as I would imagine he has intimate knowledge of the plan in Afghanistan), and they'll appoint someone else to step up and take over. It's unfortunate that McChrystal was so popular with the troops - but, at the same time, they're there to do their job. Liking your boss boosts morale, which is definitely important, but they're going to do whatever the person in charge says, just part of the job.

That's kind of what it sounded like when the FOX news people added their commentary right after Obama addressed the press.

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

It wouldn't surprise me if he staged this to force Obama to accept his resignation.

This is my husbands theory(ex-naval pilot) and his former squadron mates.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Well according to the Daily News Petraeus is stepping down as CinC CENTCOM to take the job. Interesting, but it lets Obama put somebody of his choosing in arguably the most important command in the military.

[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.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Figured I might as well bump this as the Senate just confirmed General Mattis USMC, to fill the empty CENTCOM postion. Now Obama needs to replace him. It's like he's playing musical generals.