71. The general is also a darling of conservatives. 72. The general is not one of those people who can be used to gain momentary political advantage and then discarded. 73. The generals are fearful and vacillating, lines of communication with other parts of the country and the King are unreliable at best. 74. The general himself was the first recipient. 75. The general is already in Crawford for briefings with the president. 76. The general was less precise when it came to saying when American forces could leave. 77. The generals are secular fundamentalists, the clerics Islamic fundamentalists. 78. The general is also stunningly frank. 79. The general is clearly sensitive to criticism of his decisions. 80. The general is still powerful and feared. |