Just who is the Commander-in-chief? | 10 comments (10 topical, 0 hidden)
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I wanted Obama to point out that the only reason Bush has this commander who gets to decide our foriegn policy is because he fired/forced into retirement about a dozen other commanders who didn't tell him what he wanted to hear.

I wanted Obama to say something like, "While the President is the commander of the military and must take responsibility for the ultimate decision I would have taken seriously the council of my commanders.  Like Generals Zini, Garner, Batiste, Sanchez, Abizaid, Admiral Fallon, etc."

From what I understand Bush's position is I just do what my generals tell me to do unless they don't tell me what I want to hear.  Then I fire them and go find one that will. 

by ProfRich on 04/17/2008 10:07:38 AM EST

good point (none / 0)
I definitely agree about the missed opportunity to highlight the promotion of yes-men and the firing of competent advisors.

by hazmat on 04/17/2008 10:43:54 AM EST

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Damn (none / 0)
That would have been a great point.  Email that one to his campaign.

by bfaul on 04/17/2008 11:25:29 AM EST

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Would love to (none / 0)
Anyone know the best way to do that? I live kind of outside any sort of political infrastructure.

by ProfRich on 04/17/2008 12:47:40 PM EST

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Here you go (none / 0)

Link to the contact page is here.

It gave me a chance to visit his site and sign up.  I'm going to be donating to him, but I'm waiting till after the primaries for the big push. 

by bfaul on 04/17/2008 01:24:28 PM EST

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yes! (none / 0)
How can they let rebuttals like this slip through the cracks????  Surely this is something the average American could relate to!  I hope this comes through in the election.

by desertpear on 04/17/2008 01:47:00 PM EST

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Just who is the Commander-in-chief? | 10 comments (10 topical, 0 hidden)