Norman Schwarzkopf, U.S. commander in Gulf War, dies at 78

Sorry to hear this. Great man – leader.

A true hero and supporter of the troops. His visionary leadership is sadly missing in today’s military. Fair Winds…

A true hero and supporter of the troops. His visionary leadership is sadly missing in today’s military. Fair Winds…

Hero, visionary, are you kidding? Schwarzkopf played a key role in preventing the Shia resistance in the south from overthrowing Saddam Hussein after his forces were ejected from Kuwait. No doubt the US would have preferred that Saddam Hussein not control Iraq at that time, but there was no substitute we liked at the time to take his place.

Hand Salute! A true patriot and military leader. Easily one of the top five generals to ever don the American Army uniform. Powell couldn’t carry his hat. May he rest in peace knowing he gave his best for Americans

We need vastly fewer “polished military technicians” disguised as Generals and Admirals in our American military to kiss politicians butts and demean America’s heritage. God Bless you General Schwarzkopf may you “Rest in Peace.”

“He’s a universal soldier” sang Bob Dylan. This one truly was!

Just makes you wonder what the outcome would have been in Shrub II’s wars if he had selected a competent general and Sec of Defense, certainly less destructive than the worst run military operations in US History. Though I am no fan of war, I am a fan of great competence and Gen Schwartzkopf was skilled and protective of the forces he commanded. Thanks for your service, Soldier.

This man is worthy of praise for his obvious accomplishments (including, the speed and relatively low human cost of the victory over Iraq); but to be fair, he would have been panned if he had actually lost despite all the military and diplomatic advantages he enjoyed. Iraq wasn’t a soft target, and defense is usually easier than offense; but still, let’s not think Schwarzkopf’s position cannot be replaced with men of sufficient valor, or, with men who possess the right balance of restraint, boldness, humanity and wisdom.

> “two Purple Hearts”
Wow. I didn’t think this was even possible! I guess I know, now.

Schwarzkopf had the good sense to know the difference between a military operation and a policing operation (the occupying of Iraq for example). The military operation is much less costly in the number of lives lost and the monetary cost.

Truly a great man … the last of a dying breed. RIP

What pious nonsense!

A real “hero,” who presided over an assault on a defenseless country and former ally in a cynical power-play in time for the ’92 election, who shot on retreating Iraqis, who never had skin in the game…. BARF

@ sylvan

Your post is so full of stupidity I don’t even know where to begin.

First off “Shrub”? Really? You couldn’t have been a little more original?

And the assault phase of OIF was the fastest advance of an army group in the history of modern warfare. Faster than the German blitzkrieg of WWII and faster than the first Gulf War operations. It was the occupation piece that had its problems, and you can blame the politicizing democrats for that.

They were the ones that would hold up spending bills in order to get their pet projects and pork spending through. They were the ones that would go on TV and cry “The war is lost!”

It’s always the left that weakens our military efforts while providing comfort to our enemy (Looking at you Jane Fonda). We have a word for that you know, and a rather harsh punishment for it too…

A good General and a good man.
But we can’t live forever.
He did a lot in his life, lived a long life, and did what he loved doing.
No need to weep over this guy.
We should all be so fortunate.
Thanks General…… moving along…………………………

One of the most popular generals of our time. He always had our troops safety first in his mind and boldly spoke up against political crap. Probably why he couldn’t deal with political office. He was not in favor of Bush’s dumb wars, but did his duty for our country.
I can say we(army) loved him.
Stormin Norman will be missed.

We need less men of war, and more men of peace.

Character matters. This man had it in spades. This is a great loss for his family, friends and country. May he rest in peace.

“Rest in peace”?
As opposed to tossing and turning in the coffin after being buried?
I don’t think we bury people alive these days, like they did when that saying was used. Time to do away with that one.

Great General with humble heart.We shall miss you.

The term R.I.P. refers to a spiritual peace free of the concerns, cares, worries, remorse and regret that might weigh on one in this earthly life. It should not be taken literally to mean a tossing and turning of the deceased’s body. I’ve alway thought it also refers to a wish that the gravesite itself should remain peaceful and undisturbed.