Britain's top soldier calls for troop withdrawal...Tony Blair humiliated..

[marmar]

But will Tony Blair again turn to Bush and say: "I wish I knew how to quit you!":loveya:


Blair forced to claim Dannatt's criticisms are 'absolutely right'
By JAMES CHAPMAN

Britain's top soldier was vindicated as Tony Blair was forced to claim he agreed with every word of his devastating assessment of British policy in Iraq.

Friends say controversial Army General is honest and has 'no political agenda'

After a remarkable day in politics, Sir Richard Dannatt appeared safe in his job despite having made a series of unprecedented criticisms of Government policy.

Sir Richard's brave stance prompted a wave of support from MPs of all parties, servicemen and women at home and abroad and families of soldiers killed in Iraq.

The new Chief of the General Staff's interview with the Daily Mail, in which he warned British troops were now "exacerbatin" tensions in Iraq and should come home "some time soon", sent shockwaves through the Government and made headlines around the world.

While serving members of the Army, Royal Navy and RAF are barred from talking to the media without permission, their websites were swamped with support for Sir Richard Dannatt.

Many express delight that a military chief had at last dared to reflect their own views publicly.

The extraordinary day began when Sir Richard took to the airwaves after a call late the night before from Defence Secretary Des Browne to discuss his remarks.

The complete article is at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=410345&in_page_id=1770

[jimshoes]

1. Is someone in our forces

going to do likewise? I know it's against the rules but it sounds like it was against Great Britain's rules too and he went ahead and said it.

[marmar]

3. I certainly hope so....

Someone currently in the military, rather than just retired generals. Hopefully someone will put the good of the country ahead of careerism.

[NewJeffCT]

4. The general would be swift-boated here

and, a group like "Generals for Truth" would suddenly start making ads...

[marmar]

5. True...

In Britain, where free speech isn't enshrined in the Constitution like it is here, there's MUCH freer speech these days.

[Vinnie From Indy]

2. Americans will hear about this for a day or two and then...

Smirky's corporate media allies will find some trivial, irrelevant story to distract those Americans that still believe them to be honest.

[TygrBright]

6. Humiliation? Tony LOVES that stuff... n/t

[rodeodance]

7. Pace---you're next up.

[OwnedByFerrets]

8. Yeah, but I heard that they caught up to him today

amd forced him to retract his exact words and soften it to a large degree. I am sure some strong coercion was used.

[beltanefauve]

9. Heard that too (n/t)