The chief of the army was suspected of writing or inspiring it, so this may be payback time. In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes
Apparently Sarkozy pointed to him and said, "you are all amateurs, not professionals !" and didn't say hello to any soldier present. Un roi sans divertissement est un homme plein de misères
But it's a very high-ranking head (Cuche) to chop off for this incident. It certainly feels like there are ulterior motives.