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U.S. Commander of Afghanistan Only Talked to Obama Once
The military general credited for capturing Saddam Hussein and killing the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq says he has only spoken to President Obama once since taking command of Afghanistan.
“I’ve talked to the president, since I’ve been here, once on a VTC [video teleconferece],” General Stanley McChrystal told CBS reporter David Martin in a television interview that aired Sunday.
“You’ve talked to him once in 70 days?” Mr. Martin followed up.
“That is correct,” the general replied.
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NOTAXE
BARACK INSANE OBAMA!!!!!!! MMM MM MMM MMM Try doin' your real job!!
Get the soldiers out of Iraq and Afganistan. I thought you weren't like Bush. IMPEACH OBAMA
Mike D
Bush/Cheney talked and listened for weeks about the surge in Iraq before they decided to ignore all of the advice they got, and the opinions of the voters. What's so different this time that's got your panties in a bunch? Oh, never mind - birthers, commie-haters, liberal-haters, Obama-haters. I forgot.
Mike D
Our Commander In Chief communicates through the chain-of-command? That is patently outrageous! Now why should he follow military protocol? Conservatives everywhere are wondering.......if they had both hands, could they find their rear end?
Defend the Republic!
I think the annointed one has an allergic reaction to anything military or he has a fear of victory. He's inept as a commander-in-chief. He runs off to EU for some olympic thingie, and leaves McChrystal in the lurch! What a loser!
Mike D
Yes! Defend the republic by never following military protocol. That's the way! Why can't Obama learn that there are no rules for the President - see G.W.Bush communication strategy!
RED MIKE
Do your duty, Soldier. Protect our country from all enemies,foriegn and DOMESTIC. When the time comes, do the right thing.
Mike D
Iron Mike - report to the commandants office for court martial proceedings. The charge: treason.
Brenda
Well we certainly know what his priorities aren't!
RED MIKE
NEW STANDING ORDER:
To: ALL SOLDIERS IN THE FIELD
From: IRON MIKE
Take no prisoners. Kill all enemy combatants. Prisoners will be set free in your home towns and cities by this administration and their running dog cowardly liberal base.
Do what you were trained to do : Kill the Enemy
T.A. Tate
WELL I GUESS IT WAS --FOX WHEN THE F--K ARE YOU GOING TO GET SOME GUTS AND STAND FOR FREEDOM AND LIBERTY AGANIST obama AND HIS COWARD LIB/COMMIES.
T.A. Tate
AMEN MY BROTHER --THERE AFTER 7 COMMENTS IS THAT PC ENOUGH FOR F--K--G FOX PUSSIES
Brenda
Well we certainly know what his priorities aren't!
donwig56
he needs to be communicating with his generals istead of going to demark. remember mr. president we are at war and we need to win it, because our enemies want our distruction.
Mike D
Too bad there is no internet, video conference, telephone, fax, or texting on Air Force One while the President is on there. How's he going to communicate?
Beth A
Shows the same level of respect for the military as the rest of these
dem/lib/elitists -- you know, like Babs "Call-me-senator" Boxer.
This administration is a scourge....and a pitiful disgrace.
Mike D
Beth - wash your mouth out with soap, and see if it gets you to know what the f*** you are talking about!
Jan in VA
Fox just reported that Obama is meeting with Gates today. Hopefully Obama will do the right thing and give his hand picked general what he needs.
moesite
NO TIME FOR CONFERENCE -- GOTTA HIT THE LINKS !
gold2512
hopefully the pres will make a side trip after denmark
Naybob
McChrystal reports to Petraeus, NOT Obama.
Why did you delete my post? I'm trying to tell your posters this key fact, and you REMOVED it!
Naybob
Thanks for restoring my original post!
Naybob
McChrystal normally reports to Petraeus, NOT Obama. Chain of commend, people.
Naybob
Oops. I meant "command."
Lee in Pa
Guess that is all he could stand of the CIC.
westtexasmare
I feel so SAFE knowing this. Don't all of you feel safe with our wonderful president who can jet around campaigning but can only talk to the General once in 70 days. GOD HELP US!!!
Liberals Are Parasites
I guess obozo has time to go to Copenhagen, but he has no time for Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Meanwhile are brave heros continue to be killed because they don’t get the support they need. obozo has killed 5 more of our heros this weekend. When is this clown going to do the right thing. He’s more concerned about getting the Olympics in chicago so he can help his people there than our troops.
MDvet
Obama has only spoken ONCE to his general? Gates has YET to show him the battle plan written in AUGUST? Yet he finds time to push the socialist agenda and fly to Europe to bring the Olympics to Chicago? Iran builds reactors and launches test missiles? What's wrong with this picture? Not feeling protected or represented. Vets - rise up and defend the freedom we fought for!
Mike D
Shocking! What is wrong with this picture? Do you understand chain-of-command? Pretty sure the President talked to McChrystal's boss. Vets - think about what traitors like MDvet say! If you were a Sgt., how many times did the Colonel talk directly to you? Once, if you're lucky?
Chainsaw Hirko
hahahahhahahah.....no liberals want to touch this one???
SaneInsanity
This should be proof enoguh that Obama doesn't want to help our troops over there. He will do nothing and more lives will be lost due to his ignorance! I fear for my fellow service members, that their so called "commander in chief" is a dead fish!! He does not deserve the office and cannot handle the responsibility!
Jim in JAX
As Biden said, "...the presidency isn't something you learn from on-the-job training..." Obama's complete lack of leadership, ethics, and skill will force Israel into a pre-emptive strike against Iran which will ignite the Middle East. That will risk a world-wide confict at worst, and will cause severe oil shortages for everyone. He simply has no clue.
nolies74621
Maybe he can join the Beetles on thier Majical, Mystical Tour and ride one of the unicorns that the progressive left has conjured up. Q:What is another word for progressive politics? A: Communism.
Mike D
Or, to put it another way, what is another name for conservative fundamentalism? Fascism.
nolies74621
Obama does'nt have a clue as to how to deal with military conflict or with his ground commander. Why did he keep Gates on as SECDEF and a Republican at that? Because Liberals do not know how to fight and win a war. Look at Vietnam (Democrat WH). I don't think he has an inkling as to what it takes to run a military unit or the actions that they go through in combat. I don't even think he was a Boy Scout in his youth. I have grave concerns about the current WH policies.
From a concerned Retired Combat vet.
CHRISTINA IMHO
you are not alone!
nolies74621
I know, Thanks for letting know. There are many of us and we will be heard soon enough. (01/2010)
rcaamo
Strange how powerful a MOMENT OF TURTH IS! and the odd places it appears. So how does OBAMA respond to this one? The spin is going to make everyone dizzy so hang on.
joeyblueyes
HE IS LUCKY, WE HERE IS PROPAGANDA 24 7
speakeasy
Must be because Obama didn't get his instructions from the shadow party on his black berry while on our plane that he LOVES.
SpritelyWatchdog
Obama is too busy campaigning to talk to his generals about a war that he wishes we weren't fighting. Pretty soon the left is going to refocus on the war. He'll take some action then.
http://spritelywatchdog.blogspot.com
Mattie Blaylock
The fact that all of our generals have not quit is a testament to the dedication our generals have to this country.
MBGrizzly
Astonishingly true......God bless them and help them!
Johnny Ringo
This fool in the WH will sit down with dictators, but has no time for his generals.
nolies74621
BINGO Johnny Ringo. Nicely said.
capt chaos
Who said he wanted to win there? I know this is supposed to be the righteous fight and where the true war is, but this is the guy who is uncomfortable with the term "victory". (His words, not mine
nolies74621
I guess he never had to sacrifice anything or anyone for a greater cause. I do not believe he understands that if it were'nt for America the world would be a in chaos.
02/14/1985-10/01/2005-Retired Combat Vet that is tired of seeing our soldiers fight a war that the CIC has no interest in dealing with.
CHRISTINA IMHO
Add that to the list of proof of why some of us didn't vote for him, that we saw a long time ago.
Learn 2 Swim
Baldwin you are a registered CHOMO! You have no business discussing issues of this adult level. Go back to watching Barney and handling your little crank.
joeyblueyes
OBLAMEA CAN'T BLAME THIS 1 ON PRES. BUSH, OBITLA SAID " AFGHANISTAN IS THE GOOD WAR" WITH A GOOD 4 NOTHING PRESIDENT. AND BALDLOSE, YOU ARE INDEED A LOSER
susanm
MAYBE MILITARY COMMANDER CAN CATCH OBAMA BETWEEN FLIGHTS