November 22nd, 2011
10:53 PM ET
9 years ago
Commanders' view of Afghan drawdown not as simple as Huntsman and Romney say
Washington (CNN) - GOP candidates Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman offered differing views on how a president should reach decisions about matters like U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Romney made it clear he believes a president should listen to his commanders on the ground when making such a decision. "The commander-in-chief makes that decision based upon the input of people closest to the ground," Romney said during Tuesday night's GOP debate.
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each one of these candidates have all said just one correct statement. its like the blind leading the blind
ron paul and mr. huntsman are correct in their points and romney looks flusstered
Mittens appears to be unfamiliar with the concept of civilian supremacy over the military. It should surprise no one that a GOBP neocon deathcult member like Flipwit the Hypocrite would adopt the fascist view and allow the military to have the final say.