« Bolton and Bush Making Changes? | Main | Subject 2 Discusion »
April 18, 2006
Player(s) of the Week - The General Revolt - 4/17
Six retired U.S. Generals have recently called for the resignation of Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld. The fact that so many high ranking officers are speaking out against the Sec. of Defense is unprecedented in modern times. Given the nature of the military, is in not often that officers will ever question the tactics or strategy of their commanding officers. These men felt so strongly that Rumsfeld's policies and demeanor were so counter-productive to long term success in the war against Muslim fundamentalism (I refuse to use the term "war on terror") that they decided to call for his removal. The result is a national debate of the leadership of Rumsfeld and his arrogant manner of leadership. From his earliest days he has implemented an agenda that often clashes with experienced military men and women. He never served in the military, never studied military tactics or logistical operations, yet he has been only too quick to demand that the military follow his orders. One only has to read the first 100 pages of Cobra II, the great book by Michael Gordon and Bernard Trainor, to get a clear sense of how this man operates.
Earlier Friday, retired Gen. John Batiste, who called for Rumsfeld's resignation, said the recent criticism is "absolutely coincidental" and said he did not know of any coordinated effort to discredit the defense secretary.
"I have not talked to the other generals," Batiste said on NBC's "Today" show. But, he said, the demands for Rumsfeld to step down are "happening for a reason."
Also calling for Rumsfeld to resign were retired Army Maj. Gen. John Riggs, retired Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni, retired Army Maj. Gen. Charles Swannack, retired Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton and retired Marine Lt. Gen. Gregory Newbold.
Their unusual and tough minded decision to call for Rumsfeld's resignation wins the six men this week's Player of the Week Award.
Posted by Chip Spear at April 18, 2006 11:37 AM
Comments
beckon patricians forgetful shibboleth Macintosh,apportions revived ...
Posted by: male enhancement drugs at September 20, 2006 1:10 PM
Iran permanent:third inadmissibility?menace?complying!bastards cultures unsatisfied
Posted by: Anonymous at September 20, 2006 1:11 PM