[OldFriend]

Evidently more than a few freepers thought it would be a good idea for Rummy to spend the next two years excoriated by the congress in hearing after hearing, morning noon and night.

He made it clear that he wanted to resign several times in the past and the President implored him to stay.

I suspect this time, the President thought it would be a good time for a new Defense Secretary.

No one can fill Rumsfeld's shoes, but I prefer to wait for something real to criticize about Gates rather than bash him now for something he MIGHT do in the future.

[ohioWfan]

You make a REALLY good point, Old Friend.

Any freeper who wanted Rummy to continue, knowing the hell he would be made to endure with RAT control of Congress, must not think much of him.

We were all deeply disappointed that he left, but after reflection on the situation, those of us who really do CARE about the man, are glad that he can finally rest.

[Mo1]

Evidently more than a few freepers thought it would be a good idea for Rummy to spend the next two years excoriated by the congress in hearing after hearing, morning noon and night.

There are some that believe that because they hate the President and Rummy

Then there are other FReepers who wanted Rummy to stay because he's the best man for the job ....Which I agree with

It's just that the cards were not in our favor after the election results