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by Yesterday, British Army General Sir Richard Dannatt called for the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq "sometime soon," stating that the British presence in Iraq "exacerbates the security problems" Britain is facing worldwide. 24 hours later, the General has clarified his comments, saying that British troops should be withdrawn "over the course of the next year or two or three."
Many officers in the British Army are speaking out in support of their chief using an anonymous web-forum. Some mention in their posts that if the general is sacked there should be a coup. Another speculates that the general's agenda is "pursuing the truth and bringing the boys home." A third says that the general is finally living up to the Values and Standards that the British Army espouses.
General Dannatt's realm of responsibility is certainly Britain's security around the world. Is it, however, his position to make a statement to the press, or does his duty as a professional officer require him to confine his opinion to a closed forum?
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He just got in line with a long list of Retired U.S. Generals by smcbride :: NR6 :: on 13 October 2006
Yes, he should confine his opinion to a closed forum. I just think he is one of many in leadership roles that know we need a real change in strategy. Just pretend romanizzo that you were the Secretary of Defense, Would you change anything? I know you can't answer that cause you are active duty, but I sure would be interested in what you thought if you could answer.
I wish it was as simple, as some people think it is, but is not, it is very complex. I wish we could just divide the country up in equal shares, and give each group there fair share of land and come home. Wishful thinking. Does anybody have an answer, if so post anonymously.
Fifty plus years later and we are still in South Korea and Germany, We are in the Middle East for the long haul. National Interest baby!
RE: He just got in line with a long list of Retired U.S. Generals by Anonymous :: NR0 :: on 15 October 2006
Speaking purely for the literate, I would never take any kind of advice from someone who can't tell the difference between "their" and "there".
RE: He just got in line with a long list of Retired U.S. Generals by smcbride :: NR6 :: on 15 October 2006
LOL! I would never take any kind of advice from someone who post anonymous. Run and gun commit, I made a mistake, be deal. Your mom said you were a mistake too. You are so literate, LOL! You should at least sign as Jr. God. Now go hide behind your little anonymous mask.