General Stanley McChrystal was summoned from Afghanistan by President Obama only top be given the proverbial pink slip. Post McChrystal’s remarks regarding administration officials, Obama decided to pull the plug on his troubled leader, citing that the Generals words, ”undermines the civilian control of the military that is at the core of our democratic system.”
President did claim that the releasing of the General had nothing to do with personal feeling or insult. The President then listed the General’s resume and accomplishments to keep the awkward mood from resonating.
Worth noting is that lawmakers of both parties have praised the choice of Petraeus, the White House is confident he will be confirmed before Congress adjourns at the end of next week
One wonders if the Obama administration will spin the firing of McChrystal and the hiring of Petraeus to take over efforts in Afghanistan, as a way to boost unemployment numbers.
