Generals opposing Iraq war break with military tradition

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The generals acted independently, coming in their own ways to the agonizing decision to defy military tradition and publicly criticize the Bush administration over its conduct of the war in Iraq.

What might be called The Revolt of the Generals has rarely happened in the nation's history.

In op-ed pieces, interviews and TV ads, more than 20 retired U.S. generals have broken ranks with the culture of salute and keep it in the family. Instead, they are criticizing the commander in chief and other top civilian leaders who led the nation into what the generals believe is a misbegotten and tragic war.

The active-duty generals followed procedure, sending reports up the chain of command. The retired generals beseeched old friends in powerful positions to use their influence to bring about a change.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/iraq/20070923-9999-1n23generals.html

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1. And If We Are Lucky, the Army Will Go On Strike, Instead of Striking Iran

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2. They wouldn't be speaking out if the military was in good shape

no matter how misbegotten and tragic the war.