Discuss a controversy involving a Congresswoman's speech and a general's statement about it. Share your opinion on the matter and urge Republicans to reflect on their current situation. Also, provide a warning about the possible consequences of relying solely on retired generals for protection against national security threats.
I listened and watched the video to the Congresswoman's speech, and the best that can be said is that Kelly incorrectly described what she said. Actually, she sounded more presidential than does Kelly's boss. As to the propriety of questioning the word of a general, or any officer, or any retired officer, Gen. Petraeus got it right. Don't take my word for it, check out his statement. We have been sort of sold on the notion that the retired "generals" serving the WH right now are our best defense against an ill-conceived nuclear trigger pull. That they will be the cool-heads who prevail if someone goes totally off the rails. I think, that if a handful of retired old guys is our protection against a real stupid act, then our nation is in real big trouble. It is really time for republicans to look themselves in the mirror and to ask themselves just how much longer are they going to allow this spectacle to continue. And, Bernie lovers, this situation is the result of a split ticket.