And yet, quality career people - like the as of today resigning CENTCOM Commander Admiral Fallon - are cut out of the picture for apparently (possibly) displeasing Washington & the White House. There goes the "stabilizing" force for the middle east. I sure as hell hope Gates don't promote a YESMAN to command Centcom ala General Tommy Franks
Get ready for $7 gas folks, Georgie is going to Tehran sometime in the next 8 months.
I really hope - no pray - that we get a STRONG leader that fosters our Military, keeps us strong, and yet can build the bridges in the world for peace. Whatever happened to Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick?