Posted on 04/14/2006 5:09:29 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
"A good CEO-type and (b) not well-like by clueless press corps and ego-driven generals who got their feathers ruffled by his style."
I just finished reading "The Rumsfeld Way" which is not a biography, per se, but is about his management style. He would be difficult to work for, there is no doubt about that. But...you would also acheive a lot as well.
By the way, you have a great FR page! I have read a lot of the same book (you can see, my number one book is "Witness"...that IS the one that changed my political life.)
Nice job.
That could be handled with background checks.
During the Cold War we prevented most people with relatives behind the Iron Curtain from joining or if they did make it from holding down any sensitive post.
I would love to see oaths brought back in. They have to be loyal to our country to join, to stay in and to draw retirement pay. The moment they do what these A$$holes have done, they lose everything.
I surely can sympathize with your sentiments on this.
"Is anyone here aware of the fact that there are THOUSANDS of retired Generals?
I believe that we have over 800 active at any one time.
A scattered few retirees piping off is a great endorsement of Rumsfield."
And note that the vast majority are staying quiet. That is proper military behavior, active or retired, when it comes to political squabbles.
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