Rumsfeld is the best thing that has happened to America Armed Forces in the last 30 years - At every turn he is looking to release our warriors and let them fight - He is not a man looking for excuses or "why we can't reasons" from the old big Green......which is why there are plenty of old dinosaurs out of that old big Green that tend to take shots at him.
Rummy is a good man, but his stubborness and pride are his biggest flaws.
Those are two qualities on the battlefield that all leaders have...and must have.
SecDef Rumsfeld has helped to lead a much needed change throughout our military....and not only regarding personnel, equipment and tactics....but even more importantly in attitude and philosophy.
He has help lead in fighting the most successful unconventional war in history.
I'm with you. And the screams from some of the retired brass tell me he is indeed making some tough decisions. Good on him!