<< Lieberman thinks an accurate assessment of military readiness is to go to the higher officials within the military. Welp, according to the soliders I've known these "higher officials" are simply political puppets. >>
JB: Anyone above the rank of full colonel has kissed someone's ass to get that rank -- plain and simple truth. If they are in the upper echelons of military power, they have serious political connections and are more politician than soldier.