Its been about 12 hours since I first read about Amos using undue command influence with regards to several Marines.
My question is simple.
Why haven't we heard any commentary on the issue? No, I'm not talking about the mainstream media. They're always late to real issues with the military and unless it involves women or homosexuals they really don't care.
No. I'm talking about the thought centers. US Navy Institute Blog, Proceedings, Sea Power and the Marine Gazette.
Nothing. Nada. What is tantalizing is that there is a way that what Amos did do is legal. Correction, its still illegal and as Commandant, he should have had the courage and integrity to refuse, but if he was ordered by the President that these Marines "would fry" then he'd at least have an explanation...not an excuse (this is inexcusable) but he would at least be able to explain why he committed the act.
I'll wait with baited breath for Monday to arrive and hope that the news shops have caught up to the fact that we have at the very least a low grade scandal in the Commandant's office.
Side Note: As bad as this is, I'm pleased to hear it. My biggest fearis was that Obama was going to renominate Amos for another term as Commandant. This little drama should put a kibosh on those plans. THANK GOD!
Side Note 1: This should effectively muzzle the biggest supporter of the F-35 within the Pentagon (notice I said supporter as in individual, not service...Marine Land is angry about quite a few things...the high cost of the F-35 and how its eating the budget is just one of those issues). I don't know what effect that will have on the program but personal survival, not the survival of an airplane is now his main focus. This bit of news might have ramifications beyond the Marine Corps.
My question is simple.
Why haven't we heard any commentary on the issue? No, I'm not talking about the mainstream media. They're always late to real issues with the military and unless it involves women or homosexuals they really don't care.
No. I'm talking about the thought centers. US Navy Institute Blog, Proceedings, Sea Power and the Marine Gazette.
Nothing. Nada. What is tantalizing is that there is a way that what Amos did do is legal. Correction, its still illegal and as Commandant, he should have had the courage and integrity to refuse, but if he was ordered by the President that these Marines "would fry" then he'd at least have an explanation...not an excuse (this is inexcusable) but he would at least be able to explain why he committed the act.
I'll wait with baited breath for Monday to arrive and hope that the news shops have caught up to the fact that we have at the very least a low grade scandal in the Commandant's office.
Side Note: As bad as this is, I'm pleased to hear it. My biggest fear
Side Note 1: This should effectively muzzle the biggest supporter of the F-35 within the Pentagon (notice I said supporter as in individual, not service...Marine Land is angry about quite a few things...the high cost of the F-35 and how its eating the budget is just one of those issues). I don't know what effect that will have on the program but personal survival, not the survival of an airplane is now his main focus. This bit of news might have ramifications beyond the Marine Corps.