Michael Yon on Canadians, Menard, (violating) OPSEC [merged]

[tomahawk6]

Actually he sounds more and more like COL Hackworth. :

 

[GAP]

That trooper needs a little chat also....he's got valid points, but that is not the way to correct them...

 

[Teeps74]

I can't stand Michael Yawn for this exact reason. He is not a reporter, he is all about yawn... He does not care one wit about the troops whom he writes about. This is clear proof of this, this clear violation of OPSEC is truly disgusting.

 

[SocialyDistorted]

Forgive my ignorance, what exactly was he not allowed to say? (Besides I would imagine, the E-6's comments)

 

[Jarnhamar]

Forgive my ignorance, what exactly was he not allowed to say? (Besides I would imagine, the E-6's comments)

He's acting as a middle man for pissed off soldiers letting them skirt the rules of operational security and posting online. He's then trying to suggest that by posting that shit he is somehow helping.
IE in the story he mentions 8 towers (In the south east, odd the soldier feels the need to point out exactly where) are empty. In his mind making this public will force the US army to man those towers.

 

[SocialyDistorted]

At the expense of the soldiers now manning them. I see now, thanks.

 

[ltmaverick25]

I recently started reading his stuff.  I think he does genuinely care about the troops, however, his crusade against McCrystal has gotten the better of him.  In my assessment, all other considerations are now secondary to this, which is what turned his writing sour, and is now endangering those same troops he is supposed to be supporting.

 

[tomahawk6]

Yon probably is enjoying McChrystal's predicament. For me its rather sad to see dirty laundry aired in public.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Yon probably is enjoying McChrystal's predicament.

How long will it take for Yon to start taking credit for it if GEN McC goes?  Less time than that between the light turning green and the guy behind starting to honk his horn.

For me its rather sad to see dirty laundry aired in public.

Sad - there's some lessons to be learned here, like PAffO Rule #387:  Don't let your boss take the reporter to a bar for drinks with the team on the record.

 

[tomahawk6]

I suspect McChrystal knew what he was doing. If it were me no reporter would have free range at headquarters and would be escorted by a PAO. Usually the PAO would sit in on all interviews with his boss to help him steer clear of the political landmines. Thats why I think McChrystal knew what he was in for.

 

[tomahawk6]

Yon has been invited to embed with US and UK forces once again.

 

[GAP]

Yon has been invited to embed with US and UK forces once again.

Petraeus looking for good press?

 

[tomahawk6]

Despite Yon's problems with the powers that be,he does a great job of telling a story and his photos are excellant. There just are not enough members of the MSM that are willing to stick their necks out.

 

[ltmaverick25]

Why was he embedded in the first place then?

 

[tomahawk6]

Yon cares about the troops and doesnt mind putting his rear end on the line to tell the story. You need to remember that he is able to embed because people donate to him. I am a fan despite some of his recent grousing.

 

[ltmaverick25]

Sorry, typo, I meant to ask why he was Embedded?

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Despite Yon's problems with the powers that be,he does a great job of telling a story and his photos are excellant. There just are not enough members of the MSM that are willing to stick their necks out.

I enjoy Yon's despatches, his recent one on wondeful uses of poop by Nepal is classic Yon. I think what has caused him a lot of problems is facebook. His despatches show some reflection and time taken to write them. Facebook is all about "Now" and sticking your foot into your mouth.

 

[vonGarvin]

*BUMP*

It looks like he's going through more drama right now over in Zharey.  After he claimed that Canada was militarily defeated there, I pretty well put him on ignore.  This guy is starting to sound more like a 9 year old who's been grounded.

 

[Haggis]

Please, oh great Technoviking, enlighten us!

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[The Bread Guy]

Inquiring minds want to know!

IF you think your blood pressure can stand it (and don't say you weren't warned), try Googling "Canadians Zhari site:michaelyon-online.com", and see what comes up  op: