My guess is that McChrystal is unsatisfied with Obama's support for the war and wants out. If he just resigned he would look like he was retreating while his soliders were under fire. Also if he called Obama out directly every military man in the States would condemn his conduct.
By saying some borderline stuff to a reporter he might just hope that Obama replaces him with very little tarnish to his record. If Afganistan and Obama both end badly this might even help him later in political life.
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