tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446351548038522890.post326402659060869949..comments2024-03-28T16:15:19.319-04:00Comments on Saideman's Semi-Spew: More on US Civ Mil TodaySteve Saidemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09881915512311951902noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446351548038522890.post-13325910843267943892016-04-25T16:33:26.919-04:002016-04-25T16:33:26.919-04:00You said in your earlier post that "[McRaven]...You said in your earlier post that "[McRaven] complains about ... lawmakers and folks in DoD (he does not blame the White House, which is interesting)" Good catch. There have been rumours for a few years that Admiral McRaven has wanted to pull an Eisenhower/Powell/whatever and dive into the political world for the Democrats (particularly for a Cabinet-level position in a future Clinton admin, or more outlandishly, as a potential VP pick). This op-ed won't do him any favours. <br /><br />There was a reason why Ike, despite his "armchair general" status, was able to rise up the ranks so quickly - he knew when to say the right thing at the right time. McRaven is so obsessed about maintaining a sense of camaraderie with Losey that it's blurring his judgement regarding whistleblower rules. Perhaps this recent tendency of ambitious officers in the service contracting foot-in-mouth disease is a positive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com