I wonder what the conservatives think about General Petraeus's boss, Admiral Fallon? Are HIS opinions to be taken as seriously as the general's?
I wonder what the conservatives think about General Petraeus's boss, Admiral Fallon? Are HIS opinions to be taken as seriously as the general's?
No discussion points, no links, no data - just the name of one General and One Admiral. Seems like lounge fodder.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.
I'm guessing you'r referring to this--did I guess right?
http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=39235
U.S.-IRAQ: Fallon Derided Petraeus, Opposed the Surge
By Gareth Porter*
WASHINGTON, Sep 12 (IPS) - In sharp contrast to the lionisation of Gen. David Petraeus by members of the U.S. Congress during his testimony this week, Petraeus's superior, Admiral William Fallon, chief of the Central Command (CENTCOM), derided Petraeus as a sycophant during their first meeting in Baghdad last March, according to Pentagon sources familiar with reports of the meeting.
Fallon told Petraeus that he considered him to be "an ass-kissing little chickenshit" and added, "I hate people like that", the sources say. That remark reportedly came after Petraeus began the meeting by making remarks that Fallon interpreted as trying to ingratiate himself with a superior.
Bill Fallon is hot shit!
I am aware of that...I was explaining why I did not put it in post #1
What would a head boat driver know about a ground war? About as useful as asking a Navy pilot how to land an airplane without collapsing the gear.
No matter where I've traveled or how great the trip was, it's always wonderful to return to my country, The United States of America......... me
LMAO - Let's examine the SOURCE:
That means...'somebody' says they saw a report of a meeting they did not attend...according to Pentagon sources familiar with reports of the meeting.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.
I would imagine that if Admiral Fallon had been misquoted, he would have corrected the record.