j8ear

Thanks.

As far as my characterization of this character goes, I concede that I was probably a little harsh on the fella, and while my brief, yet exciting, 4 year Marine Corps career, was but that of a lowly E-4 at its end, I do know enough to know that one who retires without a star having spent the meat of the end of their career as an instructor at the war college is no Audie Murphy like warrrior.

Additionally, my characterization of girl friday is similarly harsh, but rest assured this was not intended reflect on his military career, regardless of it's distinction or lack there of, but instead on the manner in which this 0-6r decided to spend the days of his hard earned golden years.

Certainly Gen Powell had his pick of the litter, and that in itself should have spoken volumes about the man himself.

But still...qualified to comment about and judge the inner workings of cabinet level interactions? I think not. Entitled, without a doubt, but informed and adequately included in the inner circle, doubtful.

-bear

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