War Czar Nomination Hearings on CSPAN 3

[Norquist Nemesis]

http://www.cspan.org/homepage.asp
Anyone else watching?

Presently, Warner's giving his slap on the back to Gen. Lute. :puke:

[BOSSHOG]

1. bush putting a three star in charge of four stars?

I just have to ask that question. It does not seem orderly to me. And why the fuck do we need a "Czar" when we have a Secretary of Defense? Another layer of obfuscation for bush?

[PA Democrat]

2. Maybe the incentive for this guy is the promise of that 4th star.

Bush needs a scapegoat and I guess none of 4 stars are willing to put reputations on the line?

I guess that means he's planning to keep troops in Iraq for a long, long time. Why appoint a "war czar" for a "war" that troops will be pulled out of in the near future?

My son just told me that one of his best friends just took his physical for the Army. He's so upset because his friend told him they promised him a non-combat job as if any job in Iraq or Afghanistan is "non-combat". More lies. When will it end?

[BOSSHOG]

5. Promised a non combat job

He should get that in writing and use it as breach of contract, get court martialed and call bush as a character witness. At least he would not get blown up in a stateside courtroom on an Army Base.

[PA Democrat]

7. This kid is only 17

so I am assuming that he had to get his parents' consent. I asked my son if he got it in writing and he didn't know. If it weren't for Bush's disgusting misuse of the military, I would say that the military would have been a great option for this kid. But I am so fearful that he will end up in Iraq and come home either in a body bag or with permanent wounds/ scars.

[atreides1]

6. Non-Combat Job

In a combat zone!

[BOSSHOG]

8. We all know that major combat operations are over

Maybe he will be assigned to the base gym handing out basketballs and towels.

[Norquist Nemesis]

3. Many have asked why we need a "Czar" when we have a

Commander in Chief!? The simple answer is that Bush needs one to place any and all blame on him. Then again, maybe Bush wants to be hands on and fly the lead (literally) with an Iranian engagement and simply doesn't want to bother his beautiful mind with Iraq/Afghanistan.

[sabra]

4. won't answer the question if he thinks the "surge" will work