Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, seen in 2009 in Afghanistan, noted that the government"really haven't asked the American people to sacrifice for a war since World War II."Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, seen in 2009 in Afghanistan, noted that the government"really haven't asked the American people to sacrifice for a war since World War II."Retired Gen.
The leader has to first and foremost be absolutely straightforward with all the people they're leading — has to tell them the truth, even though the truth can change from day to day. We've got to have a level of candor that convinces people that what they're getting from the leader is the best information available at the time.
The second thing the leader has to do is give confidence. If you think of Winston Churchill in 1940, Britain was thought to be about to lose the war, and what he didn't say was, he didn't say,"We're winning." He didn't say,"We're about to win." He said,"We'll never surrender." He built their confidence for the long haul. I think that's what leaders have to give at every level.You have to balance it.
When the president talks to the nation about COVID-19, I wish he'd stand up in front of a map and he'd show what things are and he'd say,"America, this is an American problem. It's also a global problem. We're going to fight it as an American fight" — not as leaving any city or state off on their own to do as well as they can.
Candor. Integrity. Unification. We're doomed.
We’re all just guzzling numbs-it tonight. Thanks for the too-late memo, Big Mac. Perhaps you could have saved us at, just say no? “Good night and good luck” BeBest Pandemic JustSayNo
So, the pillow guy then, right?
Moron. Global, repeat, global pandemic.
You told him to tell the truth? He doesn't know how to do that.
Probably he would make a better leader to put in charge instead of what we have now. The military is trained to handle things like this; in particular Generals. We could have saved thousands of lives if this was handled correctly from the beginning. Sad state of affairs.
Trump doesn’t know how because all he knows is that he wants to make money for himself and get re-elected-that is all Trump cares about-Putin is most likely telling him what to do -Trump’s daily briefings are becoming a joke. Equipment for USA is going to foreign countries - $$
Gene evolution analysis shows the U.S. Pacific Northwest's strain pathway as Wuhan - Taiwan - Belgium - Australia - Washington State. realDonaldTrump VP US_FDA
That would involve the president taking responsibility
This is so simple and logical. I wish we had a leader.
Trump calls himself a war-time president. But wars are not fought by individual states. The country pulls together as a unit.
Mholt64Mary Sorry General, he's smarter than all the generals.
Armchair advise from someone who evidently has not been watching the briefings nor understands any level higher would be marshall law -(unAmerican) Gov Como also stated the governors much be in charge
Without leadership that believes we’re one Nation, this will continue. Trump has left Governor’s without any Federal support. He gives his lying update, says how wonderful he’s doing to fight this pandemic. He has never let states know where to call for what ever reason.
requires POTUS leadership which clearly isn’t happening!! He’d rather blame others than step up!
Spoken like a General!
CressaHuotari Trump lies every time he tweets or opens his mouth. He has gutted the federal government. He is a sociopathic narcissist authoritarian wannabe who has zero ability to care for anyone other than himself and zero ability to lead in a crisis. COVID19 COVID
Tell America that Trump promised tests and did not deliver. the trump administration blocked private test makers from creating there own tests b/c they wanted the $. The whole reason we are shut down is because TRUMP failed the American people.
He's right
Can't be with tRump in the white house
Well... this seems like a logical idea, proposed by a dude who should know.
You have to have National leader for that to happen.
Then arrest the criminal in the WH that’s obstructing the process! 😡TrumpsCoronaMassacre TrumpIsA_DANGER_ToAmerica TrumpIsKillingAmericans
Let’s put the General in charge.
That would require actual centralized leadership...
Has anyone reminded him that the POTUS enjoys watching people compete? The higher the stakes, the more entertained he is.
larsonchristina Well, it should never be the demise of Socialist Democrats Ret Gen Stanley McChrystal.
Gdad1 It’s way too late for that now.
Gdad1 So why don't the Military move this administration out tha fukinway & save this country we all LOVE..NO time for games & politicking..❤❤💨💨
forgive_luv He understands untimely it's deadly for our forces likewise.
We're no longer the United States of America. maga is gonna kill us all.
Yeah, well, that’s our WartimeLeader for ya.
Spot on.
Call Trump tell him to change the DraftDodgerDoctrine there's no chapter for pandemic
Duh. Any imbecile should know this.
Agree with that. We will be affected by our weakest link. Everyone needs to stay at home. My state is no exception. Arizona.
Student loan forgiveness for doctors and nurses.
Accurate.
FAKE NEWS MEDIA is the virus!!!
We are doomed, tramp doesn’t listen to anyone but Putin. VOTE
So we can expect to be fighting Coronavirus for 15 years like we have the War on Terror?
He’s gonna claim bone spurs again...
TellTheTruth
Except realDonaldTrump doesn’t know what the hell any of that means.
The problem is that he exudes his own sense of confidence (sincere or feigned cannot tell) and instills confidence to a subset of the nation through his habitual lack of truth telling.
Boston has hired McChrystal firm to help with response.
What Happened?
Fight it like a war? So sit it out and blame it on his bone spurs?
I believe in dreaming big but you should make your goals attainable.
Screaming into the void. Trump is not capable of any of those...
Well NOT one of those tactics are something trump is capable of... he can’t even be consistent.
Who cares what he thinks. It is not a war, it is a public health crisis. No bullets involved.
Someone tell the General he is too late.
Really General Trump has NEVER fought in a war ! and never had to even fight for a dime !!!
He isn't able to do any of these things. Good advice for someone with a brain.
Those four pieces if advice go against everything ChosenBoy believes in.
Think we need a coup at this point...
Hahahaha that's funny
For those of us who are teachable, this article gives some good leadership tips
Who?
Sounds good, but U know he’s to egotistical & self centered to even listen, much less take this advice. Such a waste of human protoplasm.
The tell the truth part is funny. Way too difficult for trump
Ah, the beauty of social media: everyone's an expert, everyone's got advice, everyone knows better than those in charge what to do.
Perfect reading for realDonaldTrump and Mike_Pence.
-incapable
All things is uniquely incapable of.
• instill confidence - Nope • tell the truth - Never • be unified - the uneducated love him • fight it like a war - like a cowardly draft dodger? Trump is unfit to even SERVE in the Army, let alone lead it.
Does realDonaldTrump ever listen to the experts? If so, substantially and consistently?
Sigh. Hope is a precious thing. False hope, not so much. Trump is incapable of rising to this occasion. So are the members of his cabinet. If he resigned or was removed, we might have some hope of someone who could follow the general’s advice. Until then, not going to happen.
🤦🏻♂️ He doesn’t know how to do any of those things.
Serious....we have to tell the president of the United States four basic rules to govern...sad day for America
Those four points from the general are things that cadet bone spurs is lacking.
NPR you should be ashamed of yourself. Our approach toward war has been a complete failure, both actually and morally. Get a grip.
Ouch. That's piling-on bad news.
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Oh please...this is a big DUH
The General might be confused as to whom he is addressing that message.
He’s not going to do any of this. He’ll just lie, lie, lie, and play golf.
Does it really matter? The problem is not the lack of competent people or great advice.
Uh, yeah.
Donald Trump is incapable of telling the truth.
Never try and teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Tell the truth...😆😁😄😃😀😄😆
Asking a pussy that was too chicken shit to serve his country when they needed him to fight anything “like a war” is laughable..
Those boats have already sailed and sank.
Too bad he doesn’t take advice
Someone out there TRUSTS McChrystal?
Drumpf is not capable of doing any of those things
Like a war? Does that mean Martial Law for the entire country or just certain states? Will there be curfews? Will I need identification papers to travel within my state?
And the odds of the Republican Party following this advice are....?
hblodget Good luck with that
How about resign and let SpeakerPelosi do it. I have full confidence in her!
He doesn’t know how.
By the way general, that is exactly what he and his team are doing! You must be getting your news from CNN!
Well Trump is in capable of doing any of that so🤷🏻♀️
Sorry Gen McChrystal but realDonaldTrump doesn’t really understand these “big picture” concepts like an “American battle”. Put it in terms trump will understand like, “A competing crime family, the Coronavirus, is moving in on the Trump Crime Family turf. You must protect it,”
Won't happen.
Well, 0 for 4.
Is DJ Trump going to transform himself? He doesn't have the growth mindset it takes to advance through struggle. So, he will continue to take credit & spin himself as the leader of progress that is actually fulfilled by others. The media will help him spin that.
jesus christ don't tell him it's a war the hell people?!?
bone spurs preventing Trump to fight it like a war
Where'd he learn those from? General Custer?
I would add - resign.
NPR is in no way shape or form instilling confidence. It’s another saga of orange man bad and they take the sides of foreigners over their own.
The first 3 though.....trump. We are doomed.
This isnt a war. It's a pandemic
right - - no chance of that then is there..?
To be clear Trump has ever been a leader. He's ALWAYS been a self-serving egomaniac and if it so happens you goals serve him or align with him your welcome on board his ship. But he will not ever lead. He will always serve himself
Looks like Donald has all 'F's' from his teacher.
It ain’t in trump.
Mr. Bonespurs is more flight than fight.
Too late!
Great hindsight advice, definitely noted 🙃 ChinaLiedPeopleDied
Well, he can't, because... the bone spurs. You know how it is.🙄
Thanks for your service and qualified advice but he’s never gonna listen...
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That's not going to happen, trump would have to become an entirely new person with new administration and new values.
Agree. Except hes not a warrior. Hes a con man.
All things he is incapable of.
SHOULD NOT NEED ON-THE-JOB TRAINING!
agavecorn That ship was never built.
hblodget You need a plan B.
At least 3 and probably 4 things this Pres. has shown himself incapable of.
Trump is incapable of doing ANY of these. Get real.
A couple of those are not exactly in his wheelhouse to say the least.
You do realize all of those things go against his very nature? He thrives on uncertainty and division. Telling the truth has never aided him. And, well, war is not his forte either, at least not a war that will save American lives!
Aka RESIGN cause none of that will happen
Well, we are fucked! trump can't do any of those four.
None of which will happen.
War leaders take responsibility for and learn from their mistakes. Trump is incapable of doing that.
realnewsrealnfo All things he has no experience doing…great.
Even easier still: sit down and let the grownups handle this.🙄🙄🙄
And fight it with out the pilllow guy
Trump will have a problem with several of these bullet points.
Trump is not capable of telling the truth. He has brought this nation to its knees by his stupidity and inability to take expert advise!
Trump' version... *Praise Me *Praise Me *Praise Me *Praise Me
Instilling confidence and telling the truth go hand in hand. I can't believe anything Trump says. Needless to say, that does not inspire confidence.
Trump is incapable of demonstrating any of those behaviors.
Nice thought however Trump is not capable of telling the truth
That is a righteous soul, of a soldier a warrior. Yet my dear sir you are only a fine guest in SNL What Up With That? Your term is over. You are a history unless you brew some revolution.
What he'll actually do: * Deflect blame * Make everything about him * Celebrate ratings * Focus on his reelection * Claim success, where there isn't any
You mean the war on America that Trump is leading. 😳
Too late...
So you’re saying we’re doomed.
All the things trump lacks.
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