I wonder about our generals

and their need for affirmation. I used to be confident men,,,

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/General_of_the_Army_Dwight_D._Eisenhower_1947.jpg

and now it seems insecure men that need constant gratification

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00206/PETRAEUS_206954a.gif

 

I wonder if it has anything to do with don't ask don't tell.