From various blogs I read:
Wings over Iraq: Remember: Not all journalists are unprincipled, but beware, for even those that are will publish off the record stuff if it is "REALLY REALLY GOOD"
VDH: He had to go, for creating an unacceptable command climate, and bad precedent.
USNI: Vanity brings Nemesis
Exit with a short take on Petraeus pick, not original, but from the for what it's worth department:
He's the obvious man for the job, and I think he has more leverage over
the administration than anyone else would have. He oozes credibility, and has an obvious track record of success, and staying clear of politics.
Now, CENTCOM must go to Mattis. Say it with me MATTIS. He may have
caused a bit of a stir saying he enjoyed killing the enemy, but the man is as well read as P, creative, and thoroughly invested in COIN.
These guys embody the values based state building projects that were started by Bush, and will fight the drift toward realism that beset the second Bush term, and seems to be, somewhat paradoxically mind you, the mindset of at least some the Obama admin.
Overall, the move improves the situation. Excellent choice. Gotta give the President credit where it's due. I'm feeling considerably better about Afghanistan now. But, first order of business should to publically, and in no uncertain terms, rescind the deadline of next July. That is strategically inapt.
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