Do you think we are missing a larger than life, charismatic military leader in Iraq to inspire the trrops like leaders of the past i.e McAuthur, Patton, Bradley, Stormin Norman, etc. Have you seen the current 4 stars- they have the personality of a door knob
2006-12-06 11:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by roydono 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's not the generals, it's the war they're fighting.
2006-12-06 12:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let me tell you I've been to Iraq twice and the Morale is bad!!! First time is was good but the was on the march to Baghdad. It's been 6 months since I've been there so I"m not sure how it is now. I don't think a 4 Star would help. This is a Different kinda of War we are in now. It could end up like Vietnam. Losing and Way too much Troop lost!!!
2006-12-06 12:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to improve troop morale - all you have to do is Let the troops know that you will support what they are doing.
Besides, how can the troops in Iraq have good morale when the party that now controls Congress needs to ensure that our soldiers fail? (Think about it - a victory in Iraq would be a political disaster for the Democratic party.)
2006-12-06 13:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see where your comming from. Yes they and the Americian people need a strong Military leader to look up to.All I'm hearing is CNN and Washington telling us BS. Wheres Stormin Norman's replacement. Come on General Speak up...Get-R-Done.
2006-12-06 12:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by R W 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are few good men like great military leaders that comes in every generation. Sad to note, that none had been exemplary in the Iraq War.
2006-12-06 12:21:27 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Apparently General Abizaid is pretty highly respected. He just doesn't necessarily have that same charisma.
2006-12-06 12:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by nowayman72 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only thing that is going to motivate the troops is for one of the monotonious generals we have now says " You're all going home permanately."
2006-12-06 11:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by FootballFan1012 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
todays military doesn't need someone like this, they are becoming more and more profession every generation.
2006-12-06 12:40:44 · answer #8 · answered by evilmonkeyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well no, not really. We've got me. :)
2006-12-06 12:36:10 · answer #9 · answered by Aaron B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋