From JM re Good Deal or Dangerous Political Gambit in the Sept. 22 issue: 

“The General has three stars. He should understand the programs his service promotes.

“We not only look weak we are weak.

“Did you ever read about in the beginning of WWII the turnover rate of Generals. Many were canned, and not only at the beginning. During peacetime, soldiers were promoted politically. When it came time to lead in war, the deficient leaders were sacked promptly. Even, so it cost lives for them to show how poor they were at their position.”

My Response: I didn’t know that. I’d like to think that the senior staff of our military were (and are) seasoned and wise… I suppose there are politics at play.