... then why, once the generals don't agree with his new policy to increase the number of troops, does he removes the same generals he was relying on?
2007-01-05 08:22:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Bush has been ignoring the generals' advice for over three years now and you expect him to change now.
2007-01-05 08:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by Retired From Y!A 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's pretty galling, I know. But, if you look at the man's track record, he has a history of removing/punishing those who don't agree with him or refuse to get on board with his flaky plans. He's been very, very consistent in this regard--I wouldn't expect to see him change his ways.
The sad thing is, the new generals may be 'yes' men now, but they will have to make a choice between kissing up to a lame duck President, and being good commanders; either they must tell Bush the truth about how the war is going, or sell out their integrity and their troops. My guess is, they'll choose to be advocates for their soldiers.
So, in the long run, Bush's cunning plan will change nothing. The war is still a disaster, and there will be many more American casualties before regime change occurs here in 2008.
2007-01-05 08:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by functionary01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've got news for ya Bunkie - the President has been getting different opinions from a number of generals and other advisers the whole time. It is entirely possible for honest and competent people - those with more information and expertise than you or I - to still not agree on the bast course of action. One thing I can tell you, is that it has *NEVER* been as simple a consideration as 'more troops vs. less troops' - the discussions of military professionals get a lot more complex than that. If there were only one 'correct' approach so simple and obvious that you could figure it out from sound bites from MoveOn.com, we wouldn't need professionals. Chew on that, Mr. Armchair General.
2007-01-05 08:34:20 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
a meeting of the generals met 3 weeks ago. It is some of the generals currently in the field saying it is no needed as many of the facilities are not available for them. He was compelled to add 8000-10000 men if a specific goal was fronted. That goal is still secret.
2007-01-05 09:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by SweetDeath! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well one ratates the troops out now and then so why not generals
2007-01-05 08:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by Ibredd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bush always do what he like and he never care about other peoples.
2007-01-05 08:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by nick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
and who told you "the Generals" don't agree? just because you can find a few that say otherwise doesn't mean they all don't. even Ike argued with his Generals, you know
2007-01-05 08:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by kapute2 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋