Democrats Supporting the Troops Again
June 6th is a clear day of pride for the American military. Today, you’ll read many articles (rightly so) recalling the heroism of allied forces as they pushed into Europe on June 6, 1944.
Seems like a good time for our nation’s leaders to demonstrate their resolve in supporting American men and women who are today fighting an enemy equally as evil. That’s what you would expect.
So, the country is engaged in fighting a ruthless enemy in multiple theaters; a burden that incidentally is being carried in a large part by the Special Operations community and what do Democrats in congress do for the war effort?
The first hold on two key military promotions was imposed by a Democrat last month. It blocked, among others, the promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal to be the director of the Joint Staff once the Senate confirms his fourth star. Gen. McChrystal will depart as commander of the Joint Special Operations Command, which is on the front line of the war on terrorism.
Also on hold is Navy Rear Adm. William H. McRaven, head of Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR), who is slated to replace Gen. McChrystal.
IMHO leaving the helm of the Joint Special Operations Command unmanned, in a time of war, for pure political posturing in nothing short of treason! If this isn’t providing aid to the enemy, what the hell is it!?
I don’t know Admiral McRaven but I have known Stan McChrystal for many years and I can assure you having him as director of the Joint Staff will only make this country stronger.
More “Change” I suppose.
Pathetic!
Category: Politics
John Kerry and Barack Obama, during their respective presidential campaigns, have said we need more Special Warfare troops. Both are Senators and neither is supporting the operators we already have so how do they expect to add more?
Where is Richard and Fee on this post? Surely the “Enlightened” one has something to say?
As a supporter of our RANGER troops, (Lead the Way!), and with deep involvement in PSC work, I just don’t get why they don’t see the value in great leadership. Perhaps it is that they know that they would be shown up if they attempt to debate these candidates. When can the American Citizen bring charges against the treasonous sorts?
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HEY COB6 FEE’S GOT GAME.Glad to have him on board.I repeat. What is Cobb/Lamanche and relationship to this crackpot Hale.Inquiring minds need to know?
Hey Dick,
Fee’s a blowhard. If that’s his game… I agree, he’s got it.