General of the day

The US has replaced the Republican Guard general appointed to control Fallujah, saying that he would not pass the vetting process. However, he will continue to serve as the Fallujah force's deputy - which is interesting, because I'd have though that if someone was so tainted by their association with the former regime that they'd be unfit to command, then they'd certainly be unfit to be second-in-command as well. You'd almost think that this is a poor PR move, designed to paper over General Salsh's background while leaving him in defacto control because he has the loyalty of the troops on the ground...