Dissension Grows In Senior Ranks On War Strategy

Dissension Grows In Senior Ranks On War Strategy -- From the Washington Post...

"A senior general at the Pentagon said he believes the United States is already on the road to defeat. 'It is doubtful we can go on much longer like this,' he said. 'The American people may not stand for it -- and they should not.'

"Asked who was to blame, this general pointed directly at Rumsfeld and Deputy Defense Secretary Paul D. Wolfowitz. 'I do not believe we had a clearly defined war strategy, end state and exit strategy before we commenced our invasion,' he said. 'Had someone like Colin Powell been the chairman [of the Joint Chiefs of Staff], he would not have agreed to send troops without a clear exit strategy. The current OSD [Office of the Secretary of Defense] refused to listen or adhere to military advice.'

Like several other officers interviewed for this report, this general spoke only on the condition that his name not be used."

Considering Rumsfeld's attempt this week to kill the messenger with his blame of the media for bringing torture to the front pages, I don't blame this general for insisting on CYA anonymity. (via Backup Brain)