General McChrystal - Hero or Villain?
As everyone knows General Stanley McChrystal has been summoned by President Obama (his C-in-C) to the White House to explain his recent well publicised remarks expressing, shall we say, less than 100% confidence in certain parts of "the Administration".
The question no one is asking is whether his opinion is well-founded or questions whether Gen McChrystal has the confidence of his subbordinate commanders and troops under his command?
What should be the outcome of his hat-on interview? Should he be compelled to resign or be replaced in post, or should his grievances be acknowledged, investigated and action taken?
I am not condoning his indiscretion to the media but there is seldom "smoke without fire" and he wouldn't have said what he has without justification. The bottom line is....is it ever reasonable for a militayr commander (on active service) to point the finger at his political masters or blow the whistle?
Many may feel that Gen. McChrystal is the "right man in the right job" having the 100% confidence of his men, and would be a hard act for anyone to follow. If his un-guarded remarks are correct surely he should get support from his C-in-C and not a public bo**ocking?
MB