Let's Not Forget Gen. McChrystal's Connection to Pat Tillman's Death

Tillman's father stated "I do believe the guy participated in a falsified homicide investigation".

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20090525/zirin2

If that's not enough, McChrystal's unit was involved in abuse of detainees in Iraq, with 5 of his troops convicted of abuse.

http://washingtonindependent.com/45193/former-interrogator-presses-for-mcchrystals-stance-on-abuse

The reasons why McChrystal was put in charge of the Afghanistan operation don't outweigh the fact that he is dishonest and thinks nothing of abusing the enemy. So his memo was 'leaked' - do we have a case of a General trying usurp the Commander in Chief? There's a reason why the military doesn't call the shots and civilians are put in place to keep things in check. At least that's how it should be.

Obama needs to get rid of McChrystal. He doesn't need a renegade General with allegiances to the Cheney Chickenhawks sabotaging his decisions in Afghanistan.

Didn't he appoint McChrystal with these facts in mind?

Why do you think Obama would get rid of McChrystal based on information that came up during the hearings?

He did appoint him - it was a case of the good outweighing the bad. However with what's come to light in recent days, I do not think the good General is acting in an appropriately respectful manner. Seems orchestrated and underhanded.

I have an opinion and there's nothing wrong with that.

Like he picked Hillary, Geithner, Rahm and the rest. He picked them, it's his administration. Now, if there is a case that can be made against any of them, one that's not based on dredged up known information, that would be different. This OP is simply you stating that you don't like McChrystal and Obama should get rid of him because you don't trust him.

McChrystal's past was brought up and he was picked anyway. Maybe his inclination to lying didn't seem important at the time but it does now in light of the way he's pushing Obama.

Maybe you need to realize that Obama is the Commander in Chief and McChrystal isn't making these decision in a vacuum. Also, too many people jump on misinformation before they know all facts.

Most of the time I agree with you and love your posts. :hi:

after the choice is made and confirmed.

close watch on mcchrystal now..he's not running things and neither are the neocons.

Surreal to see people on this forum asking you not to question authority, FWIW.