I’m a Democrat and I have a high regard for Bush and what he tried to do. Much of it was a success for which he’s receievd little credit. Where he failed, he failed mainly because of an outsized and undeserved loyalty to subordinates and, frankly, undue deference to military men. A few generals should have been cashiered when the Army (in particular) dragged its feet in the initial months of the campaign in Afganistan. A few more — including a couple at the highest levels — should have gotten the word to retire when Iraw devolved into a mess.
All W got for sticking with commanders who failed was retired generals adding their voices to the cascade of criticism of the President.
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