[kayak]

bttt

[DannyTN]

"You begin with the fact that he's a great soldier," retired Army Gen. Bill Nash said about Abizaid in March. "And then you add to that the fact that he is savvy to the world of political military affairs. "

Well it sounds like he has great references. If Franks trusted him, I think I trust him too. He sounds like the right guy for the times. But speaking fluid Arabic just cries out for somebody to check and verify that he is not a closet Muslim!

[Semper Paratus]

Speaking Arabic means cutting down the time it takes to dictate surrender terms

[adam_az]

...and has said he loves the region's people and culture.

Whatever floats your boat, buddy...

[MEG33]

Didn't he give some of the centcom briefings?If he is who I think he is ,he is to be commended for not firing rounds at reporters!Sharp.

[onedoug]

He was Commandant Of Cadets at West Point a few years ago.

[Prodigal Son]

I just got through with a book called Resurrection Day by a fellow named Glenn Meade. It was pretty good- I'd give it a good recommend.

Anyway, the book was actually written just before 9/11 and is about a big terrorist plot by al Qaeda to dentonate a nerve gas bomb in Washington DC. It's creepy reading it, knowing that it was before 9/11 when he thought it up. The President is a former governor of Texas. Al Qaeda is led by a someone of different name than bin Laden but it's obvious it's the same guy. There are cabinet members similar to the present ones a corresponding Putin character etc. It's quite thrilling.

At any rate, one of the characters is an American General who speaks fluent Arabic and was educated in the Middle East and who loves the culture and people.

This author had some sort of precognition thing going on. If any Freepers are interested, I'd definitely say it's worth a read. It's not Tom Clancy, but it's still very thrilling and chilling at the same time when you realize how easy it would be for terrorists to get their hands on nerve agent.

Just an odd coincidence- that's all. I think speaking Arabic would definitely give the general an advantage.

[Ben Bolt]

Bump for later !

[Airborne Longhorn]

This is a good man and a fine commander.

Believe me.

[7thson]

Where is Gen. Brooks going?