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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJoint Chiefs Chair runs to Fox News, prredict 'resurgence' of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.
Gen. Mark Milley, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Fox News that civil war will likely erupt in Afghanistan and this could lead to al-Qaedas resurgence.
https://politicalwire.com/2021/09/04/joint-chiefs-chair-says-civil-war-likely-in-afghanistan/
FarPoint
(12,500 posts)tirebiter
(2,539 posts)And, I bet he was driven to the studio. To deal with this we have the CIA.
Historic NY
(37,469 posts)but this was known.
maxrandb
(15,439 posts)Any Flag Officer with integrity would have resigned his commission immediately after putting on his uniform, strutting like a peacock next to Donnie Dipshit, and participating in a photo OP at the "Battle of St. John's Church".
Let's not forget that the image that was sent was that, the military had just teargassed and used rubber bullets to clear peaceful, protesting American CITIZENS so Donnie Dipshit could march WITH THE SENIOR MILITARY OFFICER OF THE COUNTRY to hold up a book he has never read, in front of a church he has never attended.
No amount of apology, or "gee I made a mistake, I shouldn't have allowed myself to be used as a political pawn like the senior officers in Russia, or Turkey" is enough to remove the shitstain this fuckstick smeared across the United States military.
The fact that this piece of amphibian shit didn't resign immediately after that shitshow tells us all we need to know.
Seriously President Biden, there really are a lot of Flag Officers with the integrity, courage and commitment to our Constitution that can replace this disgrace to the uniform.
I am sure that Milley can find a job, with a gold plated uniform as a Diet Coke fetcher for Donnie Shit for Brains.
Our men and women in uniform deserve better than this guy.
Haggard Celine
(16,869 posts)stood against Trump's coup. But it appears that his loyalty to anyone is short-lived, unless you count his devotion to the MIC. The Afghanistan War is over for now, and Milley and his cronies will have to find another gravy train. How people can accept the deaths of others as a sacrifice for their own profit is hard for me to grasp, but these fuckers accept it and don't lose any sleep.
Phoenix61
(17,038 posts)do well in the military and business. Its easy to succeed when you dont have to worry about a conscience making you feel bad. They fake being human, as we j is what that word means, so lying becomes second nature to them. Think where youd be if you could throw anyone under the bus at a moments notice to further your own self interests.
I interviewed one after a domestic violence incidence. First time a client made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. He reminded me of a shapeshifter from a science fantasy book.
samnsara
(17,677 posts)greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)Are you saying you DON'T think civil war is likely, and that al-Qaeda types DON'T thrive in such spaces? That seems silly.
Haggard Celine
(16,869 posts)If he was merely predicting what is going to happen in Afghanistan, that would be one thing, but he's implying that we should.stay there in order to keep those things from happening. That's what I have a problem with. And sure, he even has the right to advocate an open-ended commitment of our military to Afghanistan, but I think that's wrong and I think Pres. Biden did the right thing with the evacuation.
greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)uponit7771
(90,379 posts)samnsara
(17,677 posts)niyad
(114,178 posts)greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)It's also a good depiction of the likely scenarios.
PortTack
(32,844 posts)former9thward
(32,217 posts)They rarely worked then and they won't work now.
PortTack
(32,844 posts)Confirmed kills of those involved.
The technology has advised dramatically since President Obama used them...much more effective
former9thward
(32,217 posts)They take themselves out. The drone attack after the Kabul airport attack did not take out anyone involved in Kabul. Our military admitted that. They took out a guy who they said was planning other attacks.
He has been replaced by a 100 more by now I'm sure.
berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)Its a prediction of current events.
lark
(23,237 posts)There was a reason drumpf picked him and he should be let go for that same exact reason. He always does the wrong thing first before he apologizes for it but never does the actual right thing. Kick him out NOW! If he can't be loyal to his commander in chief & his administration, get rid of him yesterday.
Baked Potato
(7,733 posts)Best to get ahead of any bad stories likely to emerge from Afghanistan.
brooklynite
(95,165 posts)Did he publicly oppose the Biden policy to withdraw? Or is it because he was on Fox News (so is Secretary Buttigieg on a regular basis). As for his comments, do you claim its not an unreasonable assessment that the situation in Afghanistan will likely be in stable, which could allow a resurgence of terrorist groups?
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