[Barney Gumble]

I think Rumsfeld did a decent job, but he's a mere mortal. Will anyone tell me mistakes weren't made in Iraq? Most serious challenges are not met without mistakes. I think the lack of communication of the progress in Iraq and Rumsfeld's strong favortism of technology over infantry cost him. I wish him a good life. I hope the country recognizes his contribution, and that Mr. Rumsfeld is satisfied with his work. But I am one who think it was time for him to go. (In fact, it's about 2 months too late).

Exactly. I like the guy, but if a football coach isn't winning, he is fired and a new coach is put in. It's not an indication of their overall competance either. Sometimes losing coaches find success on other teams (Pete Carroll). If Rumsfeld was replaced 10 months ago, and troops were given permission to hammer the insurgency, then we'd be better off.

[redgirlinabluestate]

If Rumsfeld was replaced 10 months ago, and troops were given permission to hammer the insurgency, then we'd be better off.

No kidding! Timing is everything.

[Paul Ross]

Exactly. I like the guy, but if a football coach isn't winning, he is fired and a new coach is put in.

In this case...it's actually the General Manager that needs to be thrown under the bus. It was his orders that were being carried out....