President Barack Obama acknowledges the traveling press corps as he arrives to play golf in Kailua. Behind him is Eugene Kang, a member of Obama's staff Photo: APFrom The Washington Times:
The military general credited for capturing Saddam Hussein and killing the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq says he has only spoken to President Obama once since taking command of Afghanistan.
“I’ve talked to the president, since I’ve been here, once on a VTC [video teleconferece],” General Stanley McChrystal told CBS reporter David Martin in a television interview that aired Sunday.
“You’ve talked to him once in 70 days?” Mr. Martin followed up.
“That is correct,” the general replied.
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My Comment: No time to talk with the Commanding General in Afghanistan, but plenty of time to talk with former General Powell, Sen. McCain, and playing golf.
President Bush talked to his commanders in Iraq weekly .... if not daily .... and he gave up on golf.
Am I the only one who sees something wrong here?