[Brown Deer]

Did he do it in front of a reporter?

I don't know if McCain did it in front of a reporter, but he admitted doing it on national television.

What exactly did McChrystal say about his superior officers in front of a reporter?

[Fundamentally Fair]

What exactly did McChrystal say about his superior officers in front of a reporter?

I assume you read the article and don't think that what he said was enough to get fired over. That's your opinion. I also see that is all discussed upthread.

My point here is that McCain's admission cannot be compared to the McChrystal situation. McChrystal is a 4-star with a large wartime command. McCain was never more than an 06.

[Fundamentally Fair]

For your consideration:

UCMJ Article 88  Contempt toward officials: Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.