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Posted by Ed Stansell on September 24, 2002

"Armchair general" meaning one who , though they have no military experience critcizes the military or something similar. (similar to "backseat driver"

"Monday morning quarterback" meaning one finds fault with a football team when the game is over; as if he could have done a better job of calling the plays. Something like an "Armchair general" Origins, anyone?
ES