Thursday, July 02, 2009
Annals of civilian-military relations
If you want honest advice from your generals, it is best not have your minions tell them that you will be irritated if you get it.
2 Comments:
By smitty1e, at Thu Jul 02, 12:15:00 PM:
Sure, but let's not overlook the tendency to put a lot of slack in estimates, and to return to the well early and often.
By RPD, at Thu Jul 02, 04:54:00 PM:
Based on the quote provided, it looked more like the general was afraid of looking like a doofus than anything specific to BHO's ploicies or handling of the military.