I admit to some misgivings about the growing number of retired military who are calling for Rumsfeld's retirement. An article in tomorrow's New York Times lists the latest names to be added to the list of disaffected generals.
Rumsfeld has been arrogant, misguided, and can properly be blamed for much of what went wrong in Iraq. But he's not the only one in civilian leadership who's been wrong. And the last thing we want is a military which finds it's in a position to exert political power. If the military want to kick in with their opinions, then they should do so more honorably, as serving officers. Maybe the best venue, which I believe they have a right to demand, is an open meeting of a Congressional committee. But there's something about retired military, safe and sound, at no risk of losing pensions or jobs, going directly to the press...
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