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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
I agree and disagree with this statement.
I don't know if you've seen The Fog of War, which I would suggest, but in it, Robert Macnamara reveals one of the key discussions of Kennedy and his advisors. He talks about how Tommy Thompson, former ambassador to Moscow, told Kennedy (who at the time didn't see a diplomatic way out) that essentially his position was wrong and that 'he didn't agree'.
That's a really interesting time in American history, because of the seeming overwhelming desire by the most important parts of american policy makers to invade Cuba. That it didn't happen is astounding.
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Fog of War was great.
Oct. 27/62
I'm referring to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
"General Taylor reports that the JCS wants an airstrike no later than Monday morning unless there is irrefutable evidence that the missiles are being dismantled. RFK responds "Gosh I'm surprised" resulting in a great deal of laughter.
http://www.hpol.org/jfk/cuban/