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Originally Posted by mosholu
If he wants to criticize the gov't policy he should take it up the chain of command. If he gets no response and thinks it is a critical issue for the nation and our troops he can then go to the press. To engage in petty name calling with his staff in front of a reporter is wrong and calls into question imo his leadership abilities. I do not think the fact that most of the comments came from staff really absolves him. Staff take their cues from those who lead them and I am sure they were playing to a receptive audience.
If you ran a company would you have someone making remarks to a paper regarding the management team above him?
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I think this is pretty much nuts on, and don't believe for a second his aides felt what they were saying to a Rolling Stone reporter would be challenged by their boss. No way...
Should he be fired? Absolutely if he doesn't resign immediately.
That being said, he seems like an effective leader and this has to be taken into the equation. Unless Obama feels there's a suitable replacement who can step in they might take it in stride.
Regardless, McChrystal and his people have disrespected the president and their uniform. This won't be easy to get out of...
-spence