U.S. commander in Afghanistan talked with Obama only once – The Back Story – Washington Times
U.S. commander in Afghanistan talked with Obama only once – The Back Story – Washington Times.
The military general credited with capturing Saddam Hussein and killing the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, says he has spoken with President Obama only once since taking command in Afghanistan.
“I’ve talked to the president, since I’ve been here, once on a VTC [video teleconference],” Gen. 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.
This revelation comes amid the explosive publication of an classified report written by the general that said the war in Afghanistan “will likely result in failure” if more troops are not added next year. Yet, the debate over health care reform continues to dominate Washington’s political discussions. On Monday, the White House announced President Obama would travel to Denmark to lobby the International Olympic Committee to select his hometown of Chicago for the 2016 summer games.
Former U.S. Ambassador for the United Nations John R. Bolton said the lack of communication with the general was indicative of Mr. Obama’s misplaced priorities.
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September 28, 2009 - 06:36 PM on September 28th, 2009
Obama hate’s the USA And is working to take us down and helping the muslim world to kill Americans ( White troops only 15 percent are black or brown who are combat ) in all parts of the world. if obama can help bin laden to kill americans and make you think this war is evil obama will in order to floow his evil plan of mass murder inside the USA With the help of most in high places like the tyrant pigs in congress who are mostly foreign pigs.
September 28, 2009 - 08:26 PM on September 28th, 2009
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September 29, 2009 - 01:01 AM on September 29th, 2009
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September 29, 2009 - 11:00 AM on September 29th, 2009
I have to admit I was shocked as well to learn that NObama doesn’t even speak with his generals. That sends a powerful message to our enemies.
The phrase “one term president” keeps coming to mind. I seriously doubt the American people are going to tolerate such a lapse in our national security.
September 29, 2009 - 08:07 PM on September 29th, 2009
BonBon the so called American people don’t care! only 20 percent know whats happening, 90 percent of all so called collage people have no ideals of what is happening and would help bin laden murder americans 90 percent of all inter city people love obama who is a tool of the one world mass killers.
September 30, 2009 - 06:35 AM on September 30th, 2009
I agree with you to a point Fred. I think there are far too many people interested in their own lives and livelihoods not to be bothered with politics. I know because for many years I was one of them. That was not such a bad thing years ago.
But with 9/11 and the destruction of the government our founding fathers set up I believe it’s more important than ever to try to reach those that aren’t interested. I think thats beginning to happen with the tea parties and Fox News giving a clearer picture of what’s going on and the consequences and changes legislation, etc. will make on our society.