Another terrorist loving liberal disses the administration.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...?referrer=digg

Service to the nation is both a responsibility and an honor for every citizen presented with the opportunity. This is especially true in times of war and crisis. Today, because of the war in Iraq, this nation is in a crisis of confidence and is confused about its foreign policy direction, especially in the Middle East.

When asked whether I would like to be considered for the position of White House implementation manager for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, I knew that it would be a difficult assignment, but also an honor, and that this was a serious task that needed to be done. I served as the military assistant to the deputy secretary of defense in the mid-1980s and more recently as commander in chief of the Atlantic Command during the Cuban and Haitian migrant operation and the reconstruction of Haiti. Based on my experience, I knew that a White House position of this nature would require interagency acceptance. Cabinet-level agencies, organizations and their leadership must buy in to the position's roles and responsibilities. Most important, Cabinet-level personalities must develop and accept a clear definition of the strategic approach to policy.

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The day-to-day work of the White House implementation manager overseeing Iraq and Afghanistan would require a great deal of emotional and intellectual energy resolving critical resource issues in a bureaucracy that, to date, has not functioned well. Activities such as the current surge operations should fit into an overall strategic framework. There has to be linkage between short-term operations and strategic objectives that represent long-term U.S. and regional interests, such as assured access to energy resources and support for stable, Western-oriented countries. These interests will require a serious dialogue and partnership with countries that live in an increasingly dangerous neighborhood. We cannot "shorthand" this issue with concepts such as the "democratization of the region" or the constant refrain by a small but powerful group that we are going to "win," even as "victory" is not defined or is frequently redefined.

It would have been a great honor to serve this nation again. But after thoughtful discussions with people both in and outside of this administration, I concluded that the current Washington decision-making process lacks a linkage to a broader view of the region and how the parts fit together strategically. We got it right during the early days of Afghanistan -- and then lost focus. We have never gotten it right in Iraq. For these reasons, I asked not to be considered for this important White House position. These huge shortcomings are not going to be resolved by the assignment of an additional individual to the White House staff. They need to be addressed before an implementation manager is brought on board.

General Sheehan is one of three Generals who have declined that job offer.

He was going to keep quiet about it, but the nincompoops at the WH have made it public before getting their man in the job (Why? I have NO idea).

Incompetence is the scariest part of our leadership.

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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com

I agree, again I believe you don't know what your reading! This guy is not saying the war was wrong to begin with, he just diagrees with they way it was planned. And on top of that he says what a lot have said, WE WERE NOT AGGRESSIVE ENOUGH. Of course when you have those in charge that worry about having their balls cut of by liberal rags, this is what happens. Should of told the NYT to shove Abu-Grahib up thier cowardly ass!

Why don't you go play a video game if you need to get all your aggression out?

If our nation played it smart, it would strengthen our infrastructure, invest more and develop alternative energy so that we could THEN tell the Middle Eastern tyrants to kiss our *****.

You're correct in saying that he wants the same goals as the administration. He is just saying they are fighting the wrong way and in the wrong arena. In addition, he is saying that they are ignorant of the arena.

Fat, dumb and aggressive is no way to keep one's lead in the world. It's a great way to pi$$ it away.

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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com

What exactly do you mean by your first comment?

So should the General go play a video game also?

Welcome another cowardly liberal.

If you've got a good PC and a high speed internet connection, I recommend EA Battlefield 2:








Oh, and btw, you're more than welcome to join the Douche Squad.

www.myspace.com/douchesquad

I'm still waiting for an Administration, Congress, and/or Senate to push that kind of agenda. Someone wake me up when one has.

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"A theory that explains everything, explains nothing"

Re: Line 1: Take a guess.

Re: Line 2: Nope, the General evidently uses his mind, so he probably reads books instead of yanking his joystick.

Re: Line 3: Unlike the brave, fighting Chicken Hawks who are making all the decisions? Compared to Bush and Cheney, the Liberals are Audie Murphy.

But thanks for your unintended irony.

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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com

If it's something you want, why are you sleeping and asking others to wake you up when it occurs?

Some of us are being proactive for our country.

While it may not happen, if it does, I'd be more than happy to wake you up to tell you the good news!

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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com

Cuz I'm too busy playing video games.

So what are you doing to push the government to invest in alternative fuel sources and infrastructure? I haven't seen, and I'm 32, a push by any of the previously mentioned political wings, an agenda that involved a move to alternative fuel. Crap, they don't even want to drill our own oil, or search for it off our coasts, nevermind invest in alternative fuel. Had it been up to me, and I've said this before in here, I'd spend $500 billion (and counting) on hydrogen fuel cells and infrastructure, instead of invading Iraq. That's just me though.

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"A theory that explains everything, explains nothing"

Real World: "So what are you doing to push the government to invest in alternative fuel sources and infrastructure?"

Shmessy:
"1) Last November I voted, and worked on campaigns for candidates who are for alternative energy (especially for ones who see it as a national Security issue)

2) I put $60K of my money in an exchange traded fund (PBW) Powershares Wilderhill Clean Energy.

3) I have written my Congressman, Senators and Governor about the need for a comprehensive alternative energy plan.

I hope to do more in the future.

Right now my home is powered by fossil fuels and I hate that. We are currently looking into the affordability of solar, but right now, that isn't looking good. As oil prices go up (yes, I'm rooting for that - it will help this nation get off it's arse and do what it has to do for the long-term) the solar products will come down in price as more units get produced with higher demand. From what little I understand, some of the high price also is due to the high price of silicon to make it."

Real World: "Had it been up to me, and I've said this before in here, I'd spend $500 billion (and counting) on hydrogen fuel cells and infrastructure, instead of invading Iraq. That's just me though."

Shmessy: "Amen".

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"They (Patriots) may be the greatest team ever" - Chris Mortenson, January 18, 2005 on espn.com