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SickOfTheOnePct

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27. Yes

Sat Sep 20, 2014, 02:50 PM

Sep 2014

That's General Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, testifying in front of Congress.

He didn't criticize the President and he didn't criticize the President's policy. He was testifying and answering questions under oath.

And for this, you want him to suffer "repercussions"? Seriously?

“My view at this point is that this coalition is the appropriate way forward. I believe that will prove true,” General Dempsey said. “But if it fails to be true, and if there are threats to the United States, then I, of course, would go back to the president and make a recommendation that may include the use of U.S. military ground forces.”

Where is the criticism of the President's policies?

As I suspected, much ado about nothing.

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What's up with the Pentagon, and various generals, criticizing the President's position in Syria? [View all] bobGandolf Sep 2014 OP

It really depends on the context SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #1

+1 Kaleva Sep 2014 #9

presidents don't really matter. the u.s. is not a democracy. Adam051188 Sep 2014 #2

There were a few ex-retired four-stars looking to make a buck on tee vee. Octafish Sep 2014 #3

Maybe he needs to remind some of them Sopkoviak Sep 2014 #4

Douglas MacArthur was active duty when he criticized President Truman's policies SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #5

And most of them are getting paid by various right-wing "think" tanks. alarimer Sep 2014 #19

Absolutely! SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #20

Yep. The President has a serious roach problem underthematrix Sep 2014 #6

Again SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #7

Keep trying. It takes a while go get through the noise. Lochloosa Sep 2014 #13

Panetta's always been a worm--and a loyal Clinton lackey. TwilightGardener Sep 2014 #8

The MIC would not exist if it did not have its cheerleaders. jwirr Sep 2014 #10

The Generals have a duty to both the President & Congress Lurks Often Sep 2014 #11

+1 n/t SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #12

+2 840high Sep 2014 #14

Me thinks those in the military who criticize the policies/actions of the commander-in-chief indepat Sep 2014 #15

I would agree SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #17

Lol. Your trying. A for effort! yeoman6987 Sep 2014 #29

It's sad though SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #30

Current generals are not criticizing Obama's plan. They are simply previewing what's to come. morningfog Sep 2014 #16

I was lazy... bobGandolf Sep 2014 #18

What concerns me SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #21

I did not say retired. bobGandolf Sep 2014 #23

I've not seen anyone active duty SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #24

News show bobGandolf Sep 2014 #25

Here's the link bobGandolf Sep 2014 #26

Yes SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2014 #27

It's in their interest that the gravy train keeps rolling. lpbk2713 Sep 2014 #22

Anyone who criticizes President Obama is skippy66 Sep 2014 #28