Dems Gang Up on McChrystal

Somebody tell Pelosi that accusations and lies about the CIA should be done in meetings and not press conferences televised internationally. What a hypocritical wench. McChrystals recommendation is exactly the same as the previous General. Now that the Dems fired one General to install their own and he agrees with the previous, it’s time to smear him and get rid of him too. The Dems have no backbone or stomach to win this war. Well, they told us that publically about Iraq too didn’t they? Support the troop increase or bring our troops home and embarrass us throughout the world.

A decision to actually “go to war” is one thing, but a decision to support your General with resources is a no brainer. This is an embarrassment. This administration has less military and war experience than any administration in recent history. Listen to your Generals and grant the request you imbeciles.

we are the laughing stock of our enemies. we are letting micheal moore , cindy sheehan, george soros and nacy pelosi run this country into the ground while the president seems to be more concerned about the olympics in chicago.

One controversy after another with this administration.

If McChrystal HADN’T talked about it on 60 minutes, the President would still be “thinking about it” and no one would know what is going on.
McChrystal, PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED!

If McChrystal HADN’T talked about it on 60 minutes, the President would still be “thinking about it” and no one would know what is going on.
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Seems to me that Afganistan was one of the first decisions that Obama made. I also remember that it was totaly ignored under Republican rule for about 7 years.
Gen. McChrystal report was made under the request (order) of the President.

Pelosi should have gone to the CIA
and voiced her concerns about the
situation there and not air it on tv
before getting her facts. How do you
spell hypocrite?? That would be PELOSI.

Interesting, Its ok for the VP to openly state his position, but not the guy whose actual JOB it is to carry out the mission?
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It seems to me that the President is the Commander in Chief of the Military, and the VP being 1st in line for succession has more to say how the war is to be prosecuted then the General.
2nd it seems to me that the President hasn’t yet taken action on the recommendations made by McChrystal.
3rd McChrystal’s report was not taken lightly by the Democrats or the Republicans, that is there is little support for escalation of troop levels or even staying in there.
4th if the President should choose to support the recommendations of the General, he has made the political environment of doing so more difficult.

At least Biden and myself are on the same page…”drone strikes and special forces can get the job done.”

It seems to me that the President is the Commander in Chief of the Military, and the VP being 1st in line for succession has more to say how the war is to be prosecuted then the General.
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LOL…CLUELESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
Biden is a career politician who never served in any capacity.
The concept that his assestment of prosecuted a war by using offshore techniques is to be taken as more influential than the presidential hand-picked commander on the ground is childish at best.
Perhaps rather galavanting around the country trying ram a now failed stimulator, cap & trade, and Obamacare down the country’s throat, perhaps he should have stayed in contact with his own choice to command.
So far Biden, Geithner, and the crew have been so right on with there assessment of things that that most common phrase coming out of this administration is “We misread it”

LOL…CLUELESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
Biden is a career politician who never served in any capacity.
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I see then you do not believe in Civilian Control of the Military. That the Military should be allowed to go directly to the public to decide how to prosecute wars.
You really think that would work?
Talking about LOL

“Gen. McChrystal report was made under the request (order) of the President”
I question the truth of that statement. Regardless, the 60 PAGE REPORT was submitted in August, and McChrystal had no response over a month later. How many times did Obama speak with the Olympic committee in Chicago? The man has his priorities all wrong. Our service men being killed NOW should take priority over the Olympics in 2016, and a healthcare plan that won’t be implemented until 2013 (because he knows if it goes into effect before then, he will be out on his rear).
But alas, it is not popular, so he can’t make a decision yet. PR is everything. Just look at the “photo op” at the Whitehouse yesterday. What MSM doesn’t report is the amount of Doctor’s that have resigned from the AMA because they DON’T SUPPORT GOVERNMENT RUN HEALTHCARE!

Maybe we should send Pelosi and the rest of her democratic buddies. Obama hand picked this general the least they can all do is support him and our TROOPS!!!!

The General’s actions woke up a sleeping President who fails to grasp the situation.
This is EXACTLY why many of us were very very concerned with having this man as President. He is STILL campaigning, and has yet to understand it is time to actually govern.
I have no problem with his little party trip to try sway the IOC, but the perception he is creating is one of a perpetual campaigner. The problem is he has no idea what is campaigning for!
It was easy to criticize the previous administration, no quite as easy to sit there and make the call on your own!
This should have been already figured out, the possiblities were very limited and strategies could have been formed months ago for each of the possible outcomes.
Now, he simply appears weak, this is evidenced by the actions of many of our adversaries in the world. I wish I was wrong on this, but I am afraid his methods will continue to prove me right.

lfrichar | Oct 6, 2009 11:30:33 AM
“lfrichar”; As a veteran, are you familar with the ditty “Loose Lips Sink Ships?” Any application here?

Just keep firing the ground commanders sooner or later you will get one that is a yes man,and will be the dog washer at the White House,while the war drags on or is lost.

I’m so glad he is taking his time to “decide” on a policy.
Im sure that comes as great comfort to those troops over there. Finally now, he is going to “take the time” to consider this issue.
As I said, all possibilities could have & should have been already analyzed and a series of possible policy/actions determined. As commander-In-Chief, It is Obama’s responsibility to make sure that has ALREADY been done. Certainly the administration should have known the current situation was a very real possibility and palnned accordingly!

Gen. McChrystal report was made under the request (order) of the President”
I question the truth of that statement.
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It was widely reported, back in May when McChrystal took over command, that Gates ordered McChrystal to give an assessment of the war Policies in Afghanistan.
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Thanks for proving that the statement was false. Unless you think Gates is the President!
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How absurd an argument can you provide? Gates works for the President! This is really ridiculous.

Im sure that comes as great comfort to those troops over there. Finally now, he is going to “take the time” to consider this issue.
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I am sure that it also provides great comfort to the troops might be sent over to consider the issue. Supporting the troops does not mean sending them into war post haste.

I applaud Gen. McChrystal for talking about this; he knows this is risky for his career to go over the head of President Obama. I guess he is just tired of his soldiers getting killed because the President is sitting on his hands doing nothing. Soldiers die and Obama is trying to force feed us Healthcare. Parading Doctors in white jackets to the White House for a Photo Opp. This gut is just dangerous for America there is no other way to put it.

Did it ever occur to anyone that the general probably had to have his appearance on 60 minutes approved by someone up the chain? Let the military do what they are proficient at; let the politicians do what they are good at – ruining our country; traveling around the world for face time, doing meaningless things; ignoring the will of the people.

This govt is the most outrageous in the entire world. Why, of all people, should Pelosi have one iota of a second to be heard? She is NOT a veteran, has never been in war in Afghanistan, and has no knowledge of the situation at all other than what she has heard. I support McChrystal 100%. These pinheads in MY WHITEHOUSE MAKE ME PUKE!!!! THE SOONER THEY ARE GONE, THE BETTER OFF WE ARE ALL GOING TO BE.

And just how does the stupid hypocrital Pelosi think the American people should be informed of what is going on in our govt? I stand up for what is right. Wasn’t BO’s and Pelosi’s words – TRANSPARENCY IN GOVT? I believe that was the word. HOORAY for McChrystal!!!!

So Pelosi and the democrats are saying that the American people should be kept in the dark, remain uniformed and get their information about the war from only one “official” source – the president. What happened to that whole freedom of speech thing? Are we not supporting that any more?

Democrats publicly dumping on a General
what a surprise, Pelosi’s so pathetic I hope the people of California get rid of her.
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We need to get rid of a lot of them. I just hope our country can survive that long.

What? Military strategy should not be public knowledge. I wonder what comments you had when Cheney had closed door talks regarding our energy policy with the Oil Companies. Soon after the price of gasoline skyrocketed. The Repubicans cried and cried and cried when someone suggested a time line exit of Iraq, saying it would give away our strategy and embolden our enemy, now they are just fine with a General leaking info about strategy, because it is they strategy they want. Hypocrates.

Well said Dave J USMC – Their inaction is inexcusable. 1 month is more than enough for the decision to have been made.
The General deserves another star.

Over the weekend 8 Soldiers died when their outpost was attacked in a remotte area of Afghanistan. Air support and re-inforcements were not readily available. Would more troops have made the difference? We will never know…….

I can’t believe the comments from the “arm chair leaders.” First, in the military there is a chain of command. This is one of the most respected and adhered to philosophys of the military. Second, the general knows he is to follow the chain of command and that he was wrong to ask for more troops in a press conference instead of following the chain of command. Third, all those who are so quick to criticize the president need to check the facts. The President is always in communication with everyone he may ever need. He does not need to stay in the white house 24/7 to do his job. Even though this President is black, he still has the rights and priviledges of all other presidents. He can go as he pleases and anyone who thinks that his trip overseas in some way diminished his ability to act and plan has no idea how any simple organization works let alone the office of the President. Grow up people, it’s obvious too many of you are constantly grasping at anything you can in an attempt to degrade this President.

Im sure that comes as great comfort to those troops over there. Finally now, he is going to “take the time” to consider this issue.
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I am sure that it also provides great comfort to the troops might be sent over to consider the issue. Supporting the troops does not mean sending them into war post haste.
Posted by: Thinking
Since I know more than just a few and have relatives already in Iraq, I can persoanlly guarantee you that the men & women of the military are ready to do what is asked of them. They just do not want to feel like they are 4th or 5th priority on the President’s list!
As I stated, ALL the possible scenarios should have already been analyzed and possible responses drwan up. The president should have ALREADY had ample time to consider these and now we are at a post election outcome and the situation in country is getting worse, he should have his moves ready!
In the REAL world, we call that planning ahead. Talk to a REAL military commander and you will get a grasp on this concept!

Give him the troops or get them the hell out of there. Don’t leave them out to dry while your trying to make up your mind.
The more I think about this controversy with Gen. McChyrstal the more I believe he knew exactly what he was doing. You don’t become a four star Gen by being stupid. Maybe the situation is so dire in Afghanistan that he felt a fire had to be lit under Obama’s ass to get him to decide which way he wants to go.

IMPEACH OBAMA FOR DERELICTION OF DUTY!

OK now everyone is saying to listen to the General and give him the soldiers he is asking for…But how many of these same people will be happy with that large amount of troops over there? This is why I believe the media should stay out of foreign affairs and let the army run the way it should be.

Edith Bunker – I mean Nancy Pelosi – should be the Last one to say anything about somebody talking about things in public. She is the biggest joke in Washington and be best served by just not saying anything.

Since I know more than just a few and have relatives already in Iraq, I can persoanlly guarantee you that the men & women of the military are ready to do what is asked of them. They just do not want to feel like they are 4th or 5th priority on the President’s list!
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That is what I love about you guys allways know someone who serves, but never serve.
I served and and I know Period. Stop talking for me. Want to talk about the military experience, whant to claim what they stand for, then serve dam it!

It was said that President Reagan never met a defense system he didn’t like and Democrats never met a soldier they did. The more things change the more they remain the same.
Anyone who has worn stars on his shoulder is in a position to tell the General that he is wrong. The rest of us should shut up and listen. We might just learn a few things. That includes Obama, Clinton, Pelosi and a few others.

Ok those of you who don’t seem to understand anyting – even if it is right before your eyes. What is McChrystal up to? It couldn’t be that he is “politiking” with those that think like him (I.E. conservatives who would like war to be a continuing phenomenon) – could it? Why do these people push for a continuing state of war? Do any of you have any idea how much money those – that Republicans represent – make in times of war? We, the American people have to start figuring this type of world out and saying NO to these types of people. We need to continue to put our money into the “intelligence gathering sector” like we have been doing versus throwing it away in countries that are culturally and religiously obtuse to our definitions of freedom and liberty and independence.

Hey all, Obama has had since January 20th to devise “his” strategy on Afghanistan. General McKiernan, before he was fired by Obama, said he wanted more than the 21000 troops Congress authorized. So, to recap, Obama new in January we needed more troops, fired that General and handpicked McChrystal. After 3 months of an assessment, he says we need more troops. It feels like an attitude of “oh, that’s right we are still at war” from this administration. That 3 AM call, Obama failed that one!