Mattis is awesome!
McChrystal needed to resign. The pity is that anyone who follows is likely to be worse, not better...and the biggest problem we face in Afghanistan is Obama in the White House!
hunh wow. if only they dealt with terrorists this efficiently.
So we’re going to let a stupid article by a stupid “journalist” in the Rolling Stone determine our policy in Afghanistan? Brilliant! And we wonder why we’re ineffective?
“Dear General __________”
I hereby request a transfer to the United States Army Retired Reserve effective at the end of theis month.
Good luck to you, Sir.
V/R
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The “Community Organizer in Chief” strikes again!! What a disgrace to America.
ha!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Mattis
“On February 1, 2005, Lieutenant General Mattis, speaking Ad libitum at a forum in San Diego, said “You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn’t wear a veil. You know, guys like that ain’t got no manhood left anyway. So it’s a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them. Actually, it’s a lot of fun to fight. You know, it’s a hell of a hoot. It’s fun to shoot some people. I’ll be right upfront with you, I like brawling.” Mattis’s remarks sparked controversy and General Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, issued a statement suggesting that Mattis should have chosen his words more carefully, but would not be disciplined”
Barry doesn't know he quit?
General James N. Mattis, USMC is the current Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM). He previously served as Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command and as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation from November 9, 2007 to September 8, 2009. Prior to that, he served as Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force and Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Central Command. He continues to serve as Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command which assumed on November 9, 2007.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Mattis
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Anyone who speaks out against the status quo is OK w/me.
Mattis is an outstanding commander, but if I were him, I’d stick to his original plan of retiring later this year. Otherwise, he’ll fall into the same trap as McChyrstal with this schizophrenic Administration dictating strategy.
Well so far everyone that works for Obama is a POS.
My expectations remain lower than low for this replacement that Obama hires.....
Here’s the real Mattis;
“When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she’s dating a pussy.”
Attributed to US Marine Major General James Mattis as he addressed
the Marines of 1st Marine Division prior to commencement of
combat operations in support of Iraqi Freedom.
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MTQwODJiMzNkYTRlNTRlMmU2NWVlNGYwZjg3MjE1MjU=
NBC’s Chuck Todd says he has it from a senior aide that “There is a path for Gen. McCrystal to save his job; everything depends on how the meeting w/POTUS goes tomorrow morning.”
They had to do it to force a confrontation like is happening or they are just so disgusted that they don't give a flying #$&*.
We know that the General asked for, immediately, 60-80,000 troops or risk failure and that "commander zero" dissembled for 6 mos. before acquiescing to less than half.
We also know that "zero" waited for 4 mos. before a face to face 10 min. photo op "strategy meeting".
It is apparent that obama has never intended to win in afghanistan and has even told the enemy that we will leave in a year.
My question is whether the ROE were strictly McChrystal's, as implied by the White House, and if he actually believed in them or were they forced down his throat as the only way to get more troops.
I do question his judgement if he actually did vote for obama.
Perhaps, as he is Commander in Chief “The Divine One”- omnicompetent that he is- should take the field!
Gen Mattis USMC please.
> ... possible successors are General James Mattis,... and Lieutenant General William Caldwell ...
Dumb move for anyone to accept the position of “Official Scapegoat”.
Its your war now LBJbama!
Pray for America and Our Troops