Open Thread

Slopey – Good analysis. My one concern about keeping McC is whether he’s sane. What on earth was he thinking to’ve talked to a reporter that way – esp. after the debacle in London not long ago?

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Rob doesnt have the cajones to say anything hence why OT is the best release (& keeps him sane).

true. males are actually emasculated in my office. lol

*rob*

Rob, yes that was me reporting the fire yesterday. The fire was halfway down our block.

DIBS,

No easy answers, but I’m thinking the right resolution is:

1. McC tenders resignation
2. but Obama keeps McC on
3. A bunch of heads below McC roll immediately
4. Very forceful public statement from Mc C with apology and affirming chain of command and what won’t be tolerated

Both Afghanistan and C of C are delicate matters. Abandoning Afghanistan was problematic but it may not be controllable. USSR failed trying for a decade. But unless plan is to walk away from Afghanistan now, C of C issues are easier to fix while keeping McC than Afghan will be to deal with without McC, the architect of the current strategy. Tough call — what would you do?