[Milligan]

Why save Rumsfeld? Because of his poor planning and lack of manpower...he caused this mess. I don't think we should court martial the service members, just let them go and get rid of Rumsfeld. He over extended everyone in the military. It is all his fault. The soldier's were ill prepared to handle prisoners, poorly trained, harsh working conditions and under extreme stess. They couldn't help taking their frustration out of the Iraqi prisoners.

Prove me wrong!

[jwalsh07]

They couldn't help taking their frustration out of the Jewish prisoners.

[mrustow]

Why save Rumsfeld?...

Because if he falls, he will merely be the first of many dominoes. Do you want us to lose the war in Iraq? Do you want Bush to lose in November? Do you want us to lose the WOT? And so, while I am not absolving Rumsfeld of all responsibility, and do not desire to see seven enlisted men scapegoated, I also have no intention of letting him twist in the wind, because if that happens, we will all be twisting right along with him.

[jwpjr]

Do you have any names you could put forward to replace him?

[Trinity_Tx]

I'd hope Rummy has been focusing on the bigger picture. A man in his position shouldn't have to be micromanaging what goes on at that level. They have plenty of career military officers who he should be able to depend on for such things.

I think we should only punish those who were close enough to the situation to have control.

[syriacus]

lack of manpower

Don't forget, we've got to keep some troops fresh for the invasions of Syria and Iran.

[JoeSchem]

Stop making sense! Don't you realize that New Conservatism means unquestioning devotion to politicians, not principles?