i mean, one would think
2007-01-05 11:06:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The one who "would think" is obviously not you.
2007-01-05 12:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by Sloopy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously have not thought before making such an absurd statement.
First, he's the Commander-In-Chief of the US Armed Forces; that gives him the legal right and authority to post generals whereever he sees fit without having to consult you or anyone else first.
Second, what proves that the generals he put in place are "yes-men?" What proof of this do you have? Or is this just your not-very-well-informed opinion?
Third, the possibility of a military coup in the United States is zero. For one to make such an absurd statement indicates that one has at least given this idea more than a passing thought; it is also obvious that the one making this statement either knows absolutely nothing about the workings of the US government and the military, or they don't live in the United States.
One would think, anyway...
2007-01-05 20:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generals, like privates and PFC's rotate in combat. General Casey has been promoted to the Army's representative on the Joints Chief of Staff! I don't believe that could be called a demotion. This position makes him the top general in the US Army.
Their replacements may be on the same page as the president, as far as new strategy is concerned, although I haven't heard that Casey was opposed to it. He and Abazaid deserve a time out. They have served our country well. It's time for someone new to give it a go.
The US has over 700 people in uniform with the rank of Brigadier general or above. That's a pretty good talent pool to chose from, let's let someone else earn their hazard pay.
2007-01-05 20:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, no, no, no!
Our military is subservient to civilian authority, by constitutional design.
Our commander-in-chief was elected by the people and his orders reflect the will of the electorate.
If his orders do not reflect the will of the people, he can be impeached, and removed from office.
Congress is elected by the same people. If they can't come to a consensus to do it, then that is the will of the people who elected them.
If the people are wishy-washy, or voted with other priorities in mind, they got what they deserve.
Stay tuned for the next election, the tide started to turn with this last one.
2007-01-06 01:18:44 · answer #4 · answered by mt_hopper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I dislike Bush, but a militar coup is the antithesis of everything our system of government stands for.
2007-01-05 20:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by Chance20_m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you personally know these generals? You do not, so who are you to say they are yes men? So I agree one would think, but one does not always think does one?
2007-01-05 19:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey you go first, I would be glad to see what happens to you for trying to kill him.
2007-01-05 19:17:21 · answer #7 · answered by takeashot30 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he is the Commander in chief.........but I dont agree with the replacements
2007-01-05 19:13:24 · answer #8 · answered by Paul I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-01-05 19:15:26 · answer #9 · answered by Fatboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-01-05 19:11:43 · answer #10 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋