Dan Rather, the MSM and Left were not the only ones soundly rejected by the MAJORITY in this past election. So were the so called "real" conservatives that campaigned heavily against Bush.
They L-O-S-T. Rather than GETTING OVER IT, they are exercising the same bi-partisanship they denounce Republicans for by joining with the MSM and DNC. 'Cause, you see, they all share one thing in common. They hate Bush.
The reality is that neither Bush, Rumsfeld nor the military wish to see their men and women without needed equipment. Soldiers have a right to express areas needing improvement, especially when asked. War is never perfect, there will always be cause for complaint. Our military was badly disadvantaged after the Clinton years and we cannot wait to rebuild everything before seeing to our security. Even if we did, something that couldn't be foreseen would suddenly be needed. If areas can be improved to get this equipment to them faster, they will be because they have no desire to see our troops DIE. The ABB crowd would have us believe Bush, Rumsfeld and the military don't give a damn about human life but that the MSM DOES.
I have no problem with Rummy's answer, nor the question itself.
My only problem is with the ABB crowd, the soldier that collaborated with the MSM, and the MSM itself.
I couldn't agree with you more. My husband, who is in the AF, was appalled by this soldier's question. There is a time and a place. But, after reading the transcript, Rumsfeld did very well. Listening to the MSM spin, says something very different.
Also, they have exposed a soft spot for the enemy to exploit, that is unforgivable.