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ABC News: Ridge to Resign, Sources Say
ABC Radio News | 11-30-04

Posted on 11/30/2004 10:02:30 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

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I think that's under Norman Minetta's control, and it doesn't appear that he's going anywhere.

Nope, not anymore. The FAA is under Mineta, but the FAA's security functions were transferred to the newly created TSA, which is under Homeland Security.

181 posted on 11/30/2004 4:32:53 PM PST by xjcsa (Everything matters if anything matters at all...)
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To: Bluegrass Conservative

I think y'all are missing one obvious choice for a replacement.

The replacement needs to be someone who's conservative. Someone who is truly passionate about protecting our nation. Someone who is even willing to buck the existing power structure to do what is right.

It would also be helpful to have someone who is an experienced administrator, like an ex-governor. But it should also be someone who is familiar with Washington politics. The President values loyalty, so it has to be someone he trusts.

Given that this is a politically risky job, the person selected should not be someone who is planning to seek elected office in the future. And even better if that person is moving out of their current job.

The President might even want to reach across the partisan divide and appoint someone who happens to be a Democrat.

Zell Miller seems to fit the bill pretty well.


182 posted on 11/30/2004 5:16:24 PM PST by RKBA Democrat (Rumors of the demise of the conservative Democrat have been greatly exaggerated)
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To: Diddle E. Squat

You don't know Jack, Diddle E. Squat...


183 posted on 11/30/2004 6:55:01 PM PST by ApesForEvolution (You will NEVER convince me that Muhammadanism isn't a death cult that must end. Save your time...)
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To: newzjunkey

Ole!


184 posted on 11/30/2004 6:55:28 PM PST by ApesForEvolution (You will NEVER convince me that Muhammadanism isn't a death cult that must end. Save your time...)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

wasnt there a rumor going around a few months ago that his health might be suffering a bit?

Anyway, hopefully he is getting out of there mostly intact.

I doubt that Rudy will take up the position, mainly because I dont think he wants to get too involved with any administration right now, which might dim his chances either in 2006 (not likely) or 2008 (his likely goal).

I think Tommy Franks would be an excellent choice or maybe Ollie North, if you can get him to take a pay cut....


185 posted on 12/01/2004 2:07:26 AM PST by MikefromOhio (40 days until I can leave Iraq for good....)
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To: kellynla

Exactly, we need Rudy here in NY. Rudy can only fill the position until 2006 ;)


186 posted on 12/01/2004 4:37:26 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (Support, Prayers and Thanks to our Troops!)
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To: cyncooper

Your not alone. Ridge should have stayed Governor. He was not effective in this position.


187 posted on 12/01/2004 4:54:20 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (Support, Prayers and Thanks to our Troops!)
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***Thank you MR. Ridge. You've answered your country's call to service many times. You've served with honor. Future servants will have a view made possible by the foundation you've established. God bless you and your family.***

Bears repeating. The man took a near impossible assignment and did his best. His detractors are still alive & free to criticize him. I add my thanks to him.

188 posted on 12/01/2004 5:13:19 AM PST by daybreakcoming
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To: cyncooper
OK, regarding the "threat level" colors: our borders and ports are still about as porous as they were on Sept. 10, 2001. Al Queda still wants us all dead, and they have the ability to get WMD thru the border.

So let's simplify this whole color scheme thing...keep the alert level at RED until the borders are really secured.

189 posted on 12/01/2004 7:00:10 AM PST by repentant_pundit (For the Sons and Daughters of Every Planet on the Earth)
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To: newzjunkey

When the POTUS finally settles down in Washington, I hope we begin to get the lowdown on exactly what he's promised
the sly Fox, and what compromises he's made with the North.

How can this man not understand what he's doing to this country with his border policy?


190 posted on 12/01/2004 7:19:14 AM PST by Paperdoll
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To: kellynla

Excellent plan. I second that motion.


191 posted on 12/01/2004 7:56:51 AM PST by Ghost of Philip Marlowe (I'm fresh out of tags. I'll pick some up tomorrow.)
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