Posted by
Tim Blessing on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 7:09:25 PM
I have done a lot of Human Resources Management in my time.
I think Crocker is a good man in the wrong job.
He's not an equal to Patraeus in authority, experience, or prestige.
He does not seem to have the right combination of skills for the job. Specifically, in a war zone.
However, he does a lot more experience with Muslims in this situation that could be put to good use elsewhere.
I think they should send him to Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Egypt. A man with hard won diplomatic expertise is not the right leader for a war zone.