tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446351548038522890.post7346801934789265230..comments2024-03-08T13:21:43.158-05:00Comments on Saideman's Semi-Spew: Proper Role for Smart GeneralSteve Saidemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09881915512311951902noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446351548038522890.post-16508751558478140902009-10-05T09:29:05.200-04:002009-10-05T09:29:05.200-04:00I think your assessment of Obama's civilian de...I think your assessment of Obama's civilian decision-making structure is too rose-tinted - true, civilian authority and decision-making is the desirable state of affairs, but that should not stop military ppl giving military advice, be it public or not - they're not making decisions, just airing their views in public. It's a little weird to call for open debate and then tell top generals to shut up and sit down, since they're the ones who fire the shots that are called. Anyways, my two cents. Keep up the blogging!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com