Monday, April 16, 2007
Gen. John J Sheheen explains
In the WaPo today the good general explains why he passed on the position of 'War Czar' for Iraq & Afghanistan. After reading it all, the General's original statement still says it best.
"The very fundamental issue is, they don't know where the hell they're going," said retired Marine Gen. John J. "Jack" Sheehan, a former top NATO commander who was among those rejecting the job. Sheehan said he believes that Vice President Cheney and his hawkish allies remain more powerful within the administration than pragmatists looking for a way out of Iraq. "So rather than go over there, develop an ulcer and eventually leave, I said, 'No, thanks,' " he said.Sometimes you can't improve on the original.
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