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Officials in the Pentagon tell NBC News that President Barack Obama is expected to call Army Chief of Staff General Martin Dempsey Thursday to tell him he's been selected to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Dempsey, who had two combat commands in Iraq and as CENTCOM Commander oversaw both the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, took over as Army Chief of Staff only six weeks ago.
The White House was forced to change course over questions about the personal conduct of Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman, Marine General James Cartwright, the early frontrunner for the job. While on the road, General Cartwright reportedly permitted a drunken female military aide to sleep it off in his hotel room.
Although an investigation by the Pentagon Inspector General found no evidence of any personal relationship or wrongdoing, the incident raised doubts about Cartwright's personal judgement.
If confirmed, Dempsey would takeover from the retiring Chairman, Admiral Mike Mullen, on October 1.
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What do you mean if confirmed? Oh, silly me, the republicans will block him.
Well, I thinking with all the baggage the republicans have now, They wouldn't dare. Country first.
Please Insult Me!
Beverly in Chicago
So in the first sentence you say they'll block him and in the second sentence you say they won't.
Well will they block him or won't they?
Your posts aren't very clear.
Okay, let me make it perfectly clear. I predict they will block him.
I call it a funny , senceless discusion, since it was clear what she meant.
Just my thoughts with "clarity"
As to the rest of the article, yes poor judgement on the Generals part to let the driver sleep it off in his room especially a female. I wonder was she driving in this state? Because pretty sure he had a few. Anyway such is life
Watching politics is like watching pornography these days - it's a slimy lot out there!
what porn sites are your favorites?
The 8 worst things Rick Santorum has said about gay people
http://www.breakingcopy.com/rick-santorum-gay
wtf? over. that is not porn, it is political. I don't want to read that crap, I am more of a visual guy. What sites are your favorite porn sites for viewing whatever kind of sex you enjoy.
I know nothing about this Dempsey guy. JoAnnaSmith or NoJo- can you tell me what's wrong with this guy?
That's an easy one, Obama picked him. It seems that whatever our President does is wrong to some people. If the President picked Jesus, then they'd say he's the wrong choice.
you forgot Bob and Spanky...
Ursula- Your post made me wonder if I should ask one of these guys: If Obama is in the woods alone, and makes a statement, and no one is around to hear it- is he still wrong?
Gosh no DBO - every day that goes by the more Bush-like Obama gets.
I presume you are totally behind his Patriot Act efforts?
Sure you are. :)
I will miss Admiral Mullen, he has been a very successful Chief. Admiral Mullen you are a good and decent man, thank you for your service, you are a credit to us, the nation you have served so well.
GBM, I agree. Admiral Mullen has done an excellent job.
General Dempsey is a superb commander who has a meticulous record of service to this country. He was handed some of the largest and most difficult commands in Iraq and each time was so successful he was eventually promoted to Chief of Staff of the US Army in March of this year.
Having been confirmed by the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services just 2 months ago to his present rank, he should have no trouble during his confirmation hearing.
How's that from a republican?
Yes, General Dempsey is superb commander, and I am sure he will do a good job. He is a friend of a good friend of mine and my friend thinks the world of him, they have been friends since their young school days.
It doesn't matter what way he leans, we just ask that he do his very best for all of us and that he be treated fairly in hearings leaving aside the fact President Obama nominated him.
And he can sing Sinatra songs pretty well.............not a joke; heard him belt out a tune on Maddow's show.
No doubt some conservative legislators will find something wrong with General Dempsey just because President Obama selected him; even if those few can't, they'll make up something.
anything is better then McMullen.
Obama pick: BAD! Draft Dodger W: GOOD! Anything Obama: Baaaaaaaaad!
Everything that drips from the lips of any talking head that leans RIGHT: GOOD!
And you guys have the gaul to call us "Sheeple".
To baaaaaaaaaad your boys can't put a winning plan together let alone find a reputable candidate. Just saying NO is not a plan, you know, and depsperately searching for THE ONE is not a way to nominate a serious candidate either.
Now they are floating RISK PERRY of Texas. Run, Risky, Run! See Risky Run. He sees the need to secede. Nice campaign slogan but it makes him seem seedy an seriously insane.
I know nothing of this guy but Obama knows best in my book.
Spoken like a true ideologue. No logic... just hatred, vitriol and character assassination. I'll bet you would have been a cheerleader in Germany in 1939.
They believed the Fuehrer knew best too.
Missy:
"Gaul" is an old European country, which I believe is called "France" these days. That blooper lost you all credibility in what is otherwise a completely asinine comment.
Well hello there, boys. Now, we already have a Republican (Groucho) and an Independent (Bassai) on this thread who say this man is a good pick. I trust them too.
@navyvet98
Germany was fascist. I am not; just a patriot with heart. BTW Rick Perry has no character to assasinate.
@please insult me
I'd love to but I just washed my hair. Blind? No. I see your hatred.
@spider
Who died and appointed you spelling monitor for the day. Do you GALL me! No. Do I goad YOU?
I worked for him. He's a tough no nonsense commander. He's a great choice.
How's that from a conservative?
This is a great choice, with the Army and Marines doing most of the heavy lifting. I was always curious why we had an Air Force and Navy men as our last Chairmen.
Uh, sorry, but from one retired miitary(Army) to another I'd say that Navy Seal Team6 just did some really heavy duty lifting.....and I'd sure as hell hate to go into any operation without close air support.
Retired Military.......are you serious?. In case you haven't noticed, all branches are in this together, all of their services are valuable. Please leave that partisan mindset out of this.
Pace was in between Myers and Mullen so the Navy has had two in a row. :P
It's not a fixed rule but they try to rotate it between the services so nobody's feelings get hurt.
I think retired was busting the balls of the Navy/Air Force. We do it all the time. It's like a big brother/little brother thing.
You Liberals crack me up, I believe it was you Liberals who took out a full page add that slammed Petraeus.
Maybe he should nominate Ed Schultz.
Hope you are kidding. He is crass even if I don't like LI.
Well, yes I was kidding, but Ed is out of work for awhile so he could fill in.
Obama can pick anyone he wants but they will not take their post until the republicans ok it.
Who cares as long as the WARS END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Libya too right?
Obama, hahahahahahah; biggest joke to hit the U.S. in it's history.
Since Obama knows everything about anything, surprised he didn't appoint
himself as chairman of the joint chiefs !!!