http://www.amconmag.com/2006/2006_12_18/article.html
General Abizaid resigned in opposition to a "surge" what will the others do ?
2007-01-03 19:47:50 · 8 answers · asked by Farnham the Freeholder 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Contrary to the quick and easy answer which is based on assumptions, General Abizaid is not resigning based on the surge. It is routine that the Major Combat Commander should ask to be relieved of duty in favor of a new commander. General Abizaid also is past due for his retirement. Also noteworthy of is the fact that General Abizaid tendered his resignation before Secretary Rumsfeld resigned, which means all of this was set into action long before any talks about a surge.
Remember, General Abizaid has been CentCom commander for some time now, and that's a terribly taxing job to endure. If he wants to retire from the military at 55 (well past when I plan to retire from the military... at about 43) then I say we should let him do so with honor, focusing on the facts and not conspiracies meant to tear someone down based on political agendas.
2007-01-04 05:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
When Generals and politicians clashed in the past, rightly or wrongly, the Generals lose. Politicians control the military and whenever the express and opinion contrary to the reigning administrations they are fired or forced to retire.
I personally do not see any General officer resigning in protest because of this "tradition." What will happen is they retire then lambaste the administration. By then it is too late.
Examples:
General Winfield Scott (made the mistake of pointing out the Civil war would last years)
General McClellan
General Custer (testified about corruption in the War Department)
the Revolt of the Admirals (Truman)
General McArthur (Critized the Truman administration conduct of the Korean conflict)
2007-01-04 12:41:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
So far, very few have been willing to speak truth to the civilians in power. The backlash has been palpable. How many have waited until they've retired & then "speak" out through John Murtha and others?
Courage from the Joint Chiefs, indeed. One wonders why and how they've been so successfully, leashed and muzzled, for so long. Congressional hearings will provide some insight, but I feel it is too little and too late.
2007-01-04 04:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by S. B. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it shows great courage to stand in opposition to a wrongly entered and evil war of aggression. I mean My gosh We torture ppl. not until Bush came to office was this considered a good thing. And now if your against it your the immoral one, well men of God dont follow that. So what does that make bush. Or W.W.J.T. or Who would jesus torture. the answer is noone I mean He was tortured so much for us how can we do what was done to Him to others, makes us as bad as the roman's. but We can rest assured that Bush wont be able to obfuscate in front of Christ who already knows the end and the beginning. and even if he is not accountable on earth he will be in front of God. and those that back him because of politics will also. cause when you put politics before morality you are following God and yes I do pray for bush that Christ will really live in Him.
2007-01-04 04:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by chuckleslovesjesus 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Generals must stand when right and must not give in to pressures from politicians and misinformed people.
2007-01-04 03:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's too bad that we don't have another Patton or Mac Arthur! These are too politically correct for my tastes!
2007-01-04 04:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Stormchaser 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be courageous and stay.
2007-01-04 03:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't see why not.
2007-01-04 03:49:02 · answer #8 · answered by SandmanLand 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋