Topic: General Allen

General Daniel Allen and General John Paxton testify before the Armed Forces Appropriations Committee regarding military readiness and budget shortfalls. General Allen expresses discomfort with the "trajectory of the drawdown," while General Paxton uses the term "bench strength" to describe the lack of surge capacity in the Marine Corps. The hosts criticize the use of sports jargon and the Pentagon's inability to account for trillions of dollars in spending.

Joe Biden's explanation of "fighting seasons" in Afghanistan is analyzed for its grammatical oddities and strategic implications. The hosts also discuss Biden's physical demeanor during the debate, describing his constant smiling and grimacing as "creepy" and distracting.

General John Allen appears on "60 Minutes" to discuss the rise of "green on blue" or insider attacks against U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The hosts speculate that the high-profile reporting on these attacks is a setup to justify an early withdrawal of troops before the 2014 deadline.

General John Allen attributed the recent spike in "blue on green" violence—where Afghan forces attack their Western trainers—to the pressures of the Ramadan fasting season. The term "blue on green" refers to the colors used on military transponder screens to distinguish friendlies from local forces. The military claims hunger and heat during the religious holiday contributed to the increase in insider attacks.