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Originally Posted by pan6467
Emotional, yes. What he did at Fort Hood was a slap in the face to every person who ever wore the uniform, IMHO. I cannot EVER respect a president that did that.
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The video you posted was NOT from his comments at Fort Hood but from the day of the shooting when he was already at the Dept of Interior to speak at a conference of Native American tribal leaders. Should he have walked out on the tribal leaders?
I have not seen any commentary from anyone, even the most ardent haters, suggesting that his speech at the Fort Hood memorial service was disrespectful. He honored each individual life lost by name and with personal comments. You are the first I've encountered with such a view.
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It's very simple, the commander over there says, "we need more troops if we want to win." At that point you do 1 of 3 things... Dismiss him and put someone else in because you have no trust in him.... send troops immediately because you trust the commander's recommendation that it is winnable... or you withdraw and end the war.
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Commanders on the ground nearly always want more troops or believe they can win.
It is the job of the Commander in Chief to be more deliberative....to consult with other military leaders and advisors...to hear a range of options, including exit strategies.
All in the interest of not putting more US troops in harms way unless absolutely necessary.
What could be more in the interest of those troops?