Tuesday, June 22, 2010

General McChrystal

General McChrystal recently said some problematic things toward Obama and his administration.  McChrystal said some very interesting things, and this was my favorite.  The article begins with an anecdote about General McChrystal’s complaining to an aide about having to attend a dinner with NATO Allies in Paris in April.
“The dinner comes with the position, sir,” says his chief of staff, Col. Charlie Flynn.
McChrystal turns sharply in his chair. “Hey, Charlie,” he asks, “does this come with the position?” McChrystal gives him the middle finger. … “I’d rather have my ass kicked by a roomful of people than go out to this dinner,” McChrystal says. He pauses a beat. “Unfortunately,” he adds, “no one in this room could do it.”


Why are they surprised at the Generals words?  He has been in the military for a long time and this is the natural dialog of rough necks.  I find it very refreshing to hear someone willing to say what he means rather than something fed to him.


Obama is very frustrated with the General's remarks and is going to instigate some discipline.  However, knowing Obama likes to apologize or blame Bush when presented problematic situations, I am sure he will resort to one of the two.

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