HIGH NOON – AT 7:23 P.M. ET:  It's all McChrystal all the time.  The four-star general who spoke truth to cower in a Rolling Stone piece is the king of the internet today.  He's been called home to the White House to explain.

Everyone seems to have a theory as to what will happen when Gary Cooper meets the Chicago boys at high noon.  Charles Krauthammer believes that the best idea making the rounds is that McChrystal should bring his resignation to the White House and present it to the president.  The president should take it, then, citing the national need, reject it.  Obama would come off, for the first time in his presidency, as a big man.

Yet others believe McChrystal has to go.  Otherwise, Obama is stuck with a man who's openly mocked him. 

The most intriguing question:  Did McChrystal actually plan this?  Did he want that harsh criticism of the Obamans to come out, even if it meant his career?  Was he trying to protect himself, not believing the president has the will to win in Afghanistan, and that McChrystal will be given the blame?

Stay tuned.  High drama at the White house tomorrow as Stanley comes marching home again.

June 22, 2010