[Wash Times] As the four armed forces chiefs testified in the Senate about the national security dangers of mandated budget caps, Sen. Lindsey Graham asked each officer if he had discussed the readiness crisis with President Obama.Their unanimous answers before the Senate Armed Services Committee last week underscored a key aspect of the Obama presidency, noted by his own past defense secretaries and, in a recent disclosure, a former NATO commander: The president maintains a wary approach in dealing with the four-star generals and admirals who direct his wars.
That is because the four-star generals DO NOT 'direct his wars.' They simply provide systems and manpower. Wars are now directed and managed by the Central Intelligence Agency. Been that way for quite some time. Please review graphic.