RS writer says McChrystal’s most candid comments came early in interview

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“It wasn’t a case of charming him into anything,” says Michael Hastings. Most of the comments that are now causing a stir were made by Gen. Stanley McChrystal in the first 24 hours or so. || Rolling Stone editor: “We reported this story over the course of several months.”
> Listen to Hastings discuss his “Runaway General” piece
> RS editor explains how the article was fact-checked
> RS has yet to figure out how to use the Internet

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