Thanks for the youtube - I had heard excerpts but not the complete question / statement. He didn’t say the surge didn’t, won’t, or never will work. He did say the surge had some success, but questioned whether it was worth the investment. I saw nothing there that would poison the relationship between Petraeus and Obama. If anything, I would think Obama’s in-depth and articulate evaluation of the situation, as it existed at that time, would garner respect. Three years later things probably do look a bit different, but not much. And yes, Obama’s loquaciousness doesn’t fit a seven minute time slot very well. Typical loudmouth, publicity seeking politician? Not the way I see it.
Thanks for the youtube - I had heard excerpts but not the complete question / statement. He didn’t say the surge didn’t, won’t, or never will work. He did say the surge had some success, but questioned whether it was worth the investment. I saw nothing there that would poison the relationship between Petraeus and Obama. If anything, I would think Obama’s in-depth and articulate evaluation of the situation, as it existed at that time, would garner respect. Three years later things probably do look a bit different, but not much. And yes, Obama’s loquaciousness doesn’t fit a seven minute time slot very well. Typical loudmouth, publicity seeking politician? Not the way I see it.