Admirals and Generals Threaten to Quit if Shrub attacks Iran

[Psychoblues]

As the World turns, young shrub can’t get no satisfaction.


Some of America's most senior military commanders are prepared to resign if the White House orders a military strike against Iran, according to highly placed defense and intelligence sources.

Tension in the Gulf region has raised fears that an attack on Iran is becoming increasingly likely before President George Bush leaves office. The Sunday Times has learned that up to five generals and admirals are willing to resign rather than approve what they consider would be a reckless attack.

"There are four or five generals and admirals we know of who would resign if Bush ordered an attack on Iran," a source with close ties to British intelligence said. "There is simply no stomach for it in the Pentagon, and a lot of people question whether such an attack would be effective or even possible."

(snip)

A generals' revolt on such a scale would be unprecedented. "American generals usually stay and fight until they get fired," said a Pentagon source. Robert Gates, the defense secretary, has repeatedly warned against striking Iran and is believed to represent the view of his senior commanders.

More: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle1434540.ece

It is a shame that the lil’ shit couldn’t get a little more time in the War College during his short and unremarkable time in the Texas Air National Guard.

[stephanie]

Ah yes....

All those UnNamed generals and admirals in that article are going to hold their breath and stomp their feet....

Way to go...

[darin]

Why do people buy INTO this bs, Stephanie? Why do you think Psycho believes this crap? People can be weak-minded,

[CSM]

It is a shame that the lil’ shit couldn’t get a little more time in the War College during his short and unremarkable time in the Texas Air National Guard.

Yeah, he should have gone here while you were an instructor there right?

[Gunny]

As the World turns, young shrub can’t get no satisfaction.


Some of America's most senior military commanders are prepared to resign if the White House orders a military strike against Iran, according to highly placed defense and intelligence sources.

Tension in the Gulf region has raised fears that an attack on Iran is becoming increasingly likely before President George Bush leaves office. The Sunday Times has learned that up to five generals and admirals are willing to resign rather than approve what they consider would be a reckless attack.

"There are four or five generals and admirals we know of who would resign if Bush ordered an attack on Iran," a source with close ties to British intelligence said. "There is simply no stomach for it in the Pentagon, and a lot of people question whether such an attack would be effective or even possible."

(snip)

A generals' revolt on such a scale would be unprecedented. "American generals usually stay and fight until they get fired," said a Pentagon source. Robert Gates, the defense secretary, has repeatedly warned against striking Iran and is believed to represent the view of his senior commanders.

More: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle1434540.ece

It is a shame that the lil’ shit couldn’t get a little more time in the War College during his short and unremarkable time in the Texas Air National Guard.

Let the pussies resign. It isn't like there are just as qualified individuals waiting in the wings for them to free up the slots anyway.

[manu1959]

"There are four or five generals and admirals we know of who would resign if Bush ordered an attack on Iran," a source with close ties to British intelligence said. "There is simply no stomach for it in the Pentagon, and a lot of people question whether such an attack would be effective or even possible."

hey look...............british intelligence is suddenly reliable again..........

[Gunny]

"There are four or five generals and admirals we know of who would resign if Bush ordered an attack on Iran," a source with close ties to British intelligence said. "There is simply no stomach for it in the Pentagon, and a lot of people question whether such an attack would be effective or even possible."

hey look...............british intelligence is suddenly reliable again..........

...from one post to the next.

[avatar4321]

Let the pussies resign. It isn't like there are just as qualified individuals waiting in the wings for them to free up the slots anyway.

I completely agree. The Commander-in-Chief of the Military is the President of the United States, not some unnamed generals. If they don't like the Presidents decisions, they can resign (although I think they should be court martialed. After all if a private refused an order from his commanding officer, he would be, why should those at the top who refuse an order from their commanding officer be allowed to 'resign' when they dont like the order?).

[manu1959]

I completely agree. The Commander-in-Chief of the Military is the President of the United States, not some unnamed generals. If they don't like the Presidents decisions, they can resign (although I think they should be court martialed. After all if a private refused an order from his commanding officer, he would be, why should those at the top who refuse an order from their commanding officer be allowed to 'resign' when they dont like the order?).

rank has its privilege

[avatar4321]

rank has its privilege

Perhaps, but it should also teach you to know better.

[manu1959]

Perhaps, but it should also teach you to know better.

yes it should.....

[Gunny]

I completely agree. The Commander-in-Chief of the Military is the President of the United States, not some unnamed generals. If they don't like the Presidents decisions, they can resign (although I think they should be court martialed. After all if a private refused an order from his commanding officer, he would be, why should those at the top who refuse an order from their commanding officer be allowed to 'resign' when they dont like the order?).

I really didn't see anything about refusing an order. It says they're threatening to resign in protest. If it was a SgtMaj (E-9), he would be allowed to retire.

I also believe the President/Service Secretary has the right to deny the request. Not 100% sure how it works with officers. I also believe they can be charged and tried if they actually refuse to obey an order. I think the last time it came to that was MacArthur (publicly denouncing Truman's policy in regard to China). He wasn't charged, but was relieved of his command and forced to retire.

I retired at 20 with 2 years remaining on my contract. Once you are retirement eligible, you can reuqest it.

[Sitarro]

I think the biggest mistake of the Bush Administration is obvious.....President Bush didn't fire Karl Rove and appoint Psychoblues as his chief consultant.

[avatar4321]

I think the biggest mistake of the Bush Administration is obvious.....President Bush didn't fire Karl Rove and appoint Psychoblues as his chief consultant.

Maybe Psycho is Rove... He is just trying to get support for his positions by making those who oppose them look like raving lunatics.

[Gunny]

Maybe Psycho is Rove... He is just trying to get support for his positions by making those who oppose them look like raving lunatics.

I think Psycho is Al Franken.