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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (369872)6/22/2010 5:41:59 PM
From: MrLucky4 Recommendations  Read Replies (2) of 793868
 
Of course he knew. The question is whether he handled himself in the interview appropriately and what objective did he pursue with his responses etc. to the interviewer. If he was trying to educate the public about the war and the administration, he might have tried the NYT, WAPO or FOX versus the Stone which is nothing more than a National Enquirer rag.

He may be a well qualified and capable general. I don't know. However, his judgment is suspect in my view. He was a part of the mishandling of the Pat Tillman affair. He bolted on his demand for the Afghan surge troops by making it newsworthy.

At first I thought he was serious regarding this interview. Now that he is on an apology tour of the Beltway, I doubt it.

A good or great general? Perhaps. Sound judgment? Another question.

Another issue being bandied about is his role in the decision making of Afghan ROE which has caused unnecessary loss of American lives. Some say it is his. Some say it is from DOD and the WH. I suspect they all own a piece of that decision.

All this said, we owe him a debt of gratitude for his service to the country and I say, "General, thank you." However, we also have the right to expect the highest level of competence, judgment and expertise from someone wearing several stars on their shoulder straps and commanding the war in Afghan.
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