It is with some distress I note the ramblings of a bunch of brain dead loonies with little better to do than rant about the appointment of a slightly portly gentleman who, in his later years is about to step into a highly critical and demanding position. That the individual has had a distinguished career to date, acquitted himself well so far, has by all accounts an above average brain and is highly regarded by those who have served with him seems to be of no account. There are far too many people venting their spleens who need to get a life. We need leaders with a proven track record, let’s cut the BS and get on with some good management
Just like an individual I have worked with, he has all of the qualities you have described but because he's only a Cpl he is getting the boot for failing his fitness test a test this General hasn't taken for 10 years. Now I know you'll come back with it's his own fault etc and to be fair maybe it is but he hasn't/can't hide behind his rank and use the qualities you mention as an excuse.