Time to say Mr. Rumsfeld, your services no longer needed?

[meandog]

Okay history fans, if Bush is to be compared to Lincoln then maybe he ought to do what the embattled Lincoln did to first War Secretary Simon Cameron in 1862 when his Congress was under fire: Accept Rumsfeld's resignation. Supposedly, the Don of the Pentagon offered it on two occasions, according to the source himself and it is apparent that a change in the tactics of fighting a losing war are now needed. Rumsfeld went against the advice of sound judgement from generals such as Shenseki and others who urged him to invade with at least as many boots on the ground (600,000) as was required in Gulf War I. Ever the arrogant, he ignored them and came with only 120,000--the result was widespread looting, possible WMDs being shipped to places such as Syria and the beginnings of sectarian violence. With 600,000 we had a chance to employ the proven military doctrine of overwhelming force. Now, the opportunity is gone just like the majority we once had in Congress. And, while the president is at it, he might also consider what Lincoln did to Hannibal Hamlin.

[meandog]

Another reason to get rid of him is that there won't be someone for the Dims to grill once the investigations begin after Jan. 20.

[abercrombie_guy_38]

True.

[quidnunc]

Rumsfeld should — and will — stay right where he is.

[kinoxi]

I disagree with your assessment.

[fhlh]

Toss Rove, Too.... he's a friggin IDIOT

[DoughtyOne]

No way. Have you any idea of the problems getting someone decent confirmed? Rumsfeld stays.

[SoCal Pubbie]

"possible WMDs being shipped to places such as Syria"

Just how were those extra troop supposed to stop something that happened before they would have been there?

[NinoFan]

Rumsfeld stays.

[svcw]

Ok, lets just start eating our own. He serves at the pleasure of the President not yours.

[nwrep]

How do you plan to confirm someone?

[pissant]

Nope. Time for the GOP to grow a spine and support the Prez.

[DoughtyOne]

Rove is no better or worse today than he was several months ago. He was not a sleuth then, he is not a bumb now.

[Terpfen]

Your endorsement of Shinseki is misguided at best.

[The_Republican]

While he is at it, he should start hiring lawyers because, libs would try to impeach him....

[Howlin]

Ok, lets just start eating our own.

Haven't you been paying attention? Some around here have been doing that for the last seven years.

[ScaniaBoy]

Talking about confirmation I guess that it is now inconceivable that Amb. Bolton will be confirmed, or?

Pity....

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Geting rid of your inane opinion would be more helpful, IMO.

[FlingWingFlyer]

Ditto!

[rintense]

He stays.