Why are Republicans backing Gen. McChrystal when he broke military Law, Insubordination is a Felony Offense?
I don’t believe that insubordination is considered a felony since felonies come under Federal Law, and insubordination comes under military law (UCMJ) specifically Article 77 and or Article 91. These laws have not changed during the last 41 years since I was subject to them. Article 91 more specifically goes into acts against a commissioned or warrant officer or a superior non-commissioned officer I really fail to see how the mere act of making comments whether they are scathing or not can be considered to be insubordinate, as long as the general is still following the commands of his superior My support of General McChrystal is based for several reasons. 1.) He has 34 years of military experience, Obama has 0 years of military experience 2.) McChrystal is sitting in Afghanistan and has a clear view of what is happening on the ground and can see the affects of the Commander in Chiefs orders. He knows first hand when mistakes are being made. How many of his reports, requests have been e
