McChrystal's Fate Sealed By Mockery Of French -- The Telegraph
Gen Stanley McChrystal's mockery of the French appeared to seal his fate in the eyes of Barack Obama, according to White House officials.
The first few paragraphs of the "Rolling Stone" article described Gen McChrystal and his aides engaging in profane, locker room jibes about his having to go to a dinner with a French minister. Mr Obama decided such disrespect to a key ally was unacceptable and he would have to go.
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The Inside Story On The Firing Of General McChrystal
Short, Tense Deliberation, Then a General Is Gone -- New York Times
How Gen. Stanley McChrystal's downfall unfolded: What landed him in Worst Career Moves Hall of Fame -- New York Daily News
Decision to Dismiss McChrystal Came Swiftly -- Wall Street Journal
A rapid-fire chain of events led to Gen. McChrystal's downfall -- L.A. Times
Quick decision to sack Stanley McChrystal -- Politico
White House Moved Quickly to Replace McChrystal -- CBS News
Petraeus Pick Was President's Idea, Secretary Of Defense Robert Gates Says -- NPR
Gates says he agrees with Obama decision on McChrystal -- CNN
Adm. Mullen: McChrystal Story Nearly Made me Sick -- CBS News
DOD leaders: McChrystal firing necessary to preserve integrity -- Stars And Stripes
What Did Hillary Think about McChrystal’s Firing? -- EmptyWheel FingerDogLake