Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The Best McChrystal Theory I've Seen Yet
Peter Feaver of Foreign Policy's Shadow Government thinks out loud and probably is very close to the truth.
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3 comments:
They shouldn't have gone near a Rolling Stone reporter anyway. What exactly were they thinking, they'd get a fair shake? If McChyrstal wanted to make a point there are better, more reliable places to make it.
Interesting theory, but I arrive at the same conclusion that Feaver does; that is, so what? Ultimately, it doesn't excuse the behavior.
I have no problem with McChrystal and his staff blowing off steam, just don't do it within earshot of a reporter, especially one with an angle.
GG--spot on.
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