Fallon resigns as chief of U.S. forces in Middle East

Adm. William Fallon has resigned as chief of U.S. forces in the Middle East and Central Asia after more than a year in the post, citing what he called an inaccurate perception that he is at odds with the Bush administration over Iran.

“Although I don’t believe there have ever been any differences about the objectives of our policy in the Central Command area of responsibility, the simple perception that there is makes it difficult for me to effectively serve America’s interests there,” he said.

I don’t know jack about William Fallon. But this sounds like weak tea. You’re going to quit over a misperception? You’re a damned admiral. You ought to be used to taking heat.

Look, I’m willing to be charitable here, and think that there’s something else going on between you and W.

But you can’t tell me that you’re upset because people don’t understand you. If you are, take off the uniform, put on some black clothes, paint your nails black, and go back to being a whiny goth dude.

That’s all I got on this one.

Jon Soltz thinks there’s more going on:

[Fallon] didn’t believe Iraq was making America safer, and knew that Iraq was a drain on the war in Afghanistan. He wasn’t going to put his neck out there and repeatedly shill for the administration. At the same time, like many brass, he was going to give his best shot, behind the scenes, to change the policy.

Another Bush casualty.

-MC Spanky McGee