Going Against the Logic Trap
Many retired generals support the Democrat's resolution regarding Iraq.
The problem is Bush's logic trap: he keeps saying that he'll only listen to generals on the ground, and that allows him to dismiss the retired generals (some who either retired in protest or were let go for not speaking the company line). But the little known secret is that protocol and just plain respect usually prevents military officers from contradicting their Commander in Chief (at least in public). So the President does not have to worry about his "commanders on the ground" voicing any substantive dissent.
In other words: this story should hold alot of weight with every American, every single one...except those connected to the Bush Administration.
The problem is Bush's logic trap: he keeps saying that he'll only listen to generals on the ground, and that allows him to dismiss the retired generals (some who either retired in protest or were let go for not speaking the company line). But the little known secret is that protocol and just plain respect usually prevents military officers from contradicting their Commander in Chief (at least in public). So the President does not have to worry about his "commanders on the ground" voicing any substantive dissent.
In other words: this story should hold alot of weight with every American, every single one...except those connected to the Bush Administration.
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