tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214806.post2502111050165119640..comments2023-10-26T04:30:25.160-07:00Comments on Craigorian Chant: Just StopThe Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08523670703459279989noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214806.post-413479188156698072007-01-02T19:42:00.000-08:002007-01-02T19:42:00.000-08:00The real question is whether anyone can or will do...The real question is whether anyone can or will do anything about Bush's decision. The Joint Chiefs cannot really disobey an order from the C-in-C. Gates may disagree privately, but it would be unusual (and uncharacteristic) of him to publicly disagree with his boss, especially so soon after being appointed.<br /><br />So it comes down to Congress. Even if Congress had the will, what would be the way? Can it override a military decision by the Decider? Can the Senate overcome a filibuster by McCain and Lieberman? <br /><br />I will be very surprised if Bush doesn't get what he wants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com