The 8-year old conflict in Afghanistan that was overshadowed by the war in Iraq during much of George W Bush's presidency, has become a dominant challenge for Obama.
With declining public support, a resurgent Taliban, and the top commander requesting more troops, what should the President do?
Do you think a major conflict is brewing between the White House and Pentagon over strategy?
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It is true that the President is the commander and chief of the military. But experience outranks all. If you ask any 20 year enlisted veteran, ya they salute the fresh meat officers because technically the officers outrank them, but they still know more than the officers do. Its the same here, the 4 star generals know military much much better, im pretty sure, than obama, when it comes to military, Obama should listen to the Generals
There is clearly some tension if you look at the speech given by McChrystal in London was a real knock on the way the white house is handling the situation it is apparent that the white house did not pre approve that speech so I believe there is tension. Obama needs to get it over with because there is no way he is avoiding this.
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