The name Stanley McChrystal might bring a few things to mind: the U.S. Army general who led NATO forces in Afghanistan; a legendary Special Forces operator; a decorated military career cut short by reported tactless remarks about a vice president; a daily food intake of just one meal'a 'reward' dinner after a hard day. One thing that might not come to mind: a Dolly Parton fan. But yesterday, in conversation with The Atlantic's editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, at the New Orleans Book Festival, the retired four-star general not only revealed himself to be a devotee of the country-music superstar, but turned to the lyrics of one of her most renowned songs to express his view on President Trump's second-term foreign policy. 'How would you define looking not only at Iran, but Venezuela, Nigeria, Greenland, and so on' How do you explain the Trump Doctrine'' Goldberg asked. 'I'm a big fan of Dolly Parton,' McChrystal replied. 'Do you remember her song 'Jolene''' 'This poor wife says,...
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