When Petraous and McChrystal were appointed, I predicted here that Obama intended to make them scapegoats. The goal is to eliminate particular potential political opponents and to reduce the reputation of the military in general within American political life.

McChrystal understands this, thankGs to Eikenberry’s obstruction and the WH’s very public criticism of Karzai. The eneral also sees his men dying for no good reason.

I think his statements in the RS interview were deliberate, considered, and politically aggressive towards Obama.

He will likely be fired.

If my predictions and understanding are correct, and recent events do support my hypothesis, General McChrystal has my deep respect.