A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-14-04....The Many Faces of Donald Rumsfeld

dansangel

[dansangel]

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Illustrating the size of Kerry's intelligence, perhaps?

Donald H. Rumsfeld was sworn in as the 21st Secretary of Defense on January 20, 2001. Before assuming his present post, the former Navy pilot had also served as the 13th Secretary of Defense, White House Chief of Staff, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, U.S. Congressman and chief executive officer of two Fortune 500 companies.
(From Defenselink Military Bios)

Standing proud with his boss.

During his business career, Mr. Rumsfeld continued his public service in a variety of Federal posts, including:

· Member of the President's General Advisory Committee on Arms Control (1982 - 1986);
· Special Presidential Envoy on the Law of the Sea Treaty (1982 - 1983);
· Senior Advisor to the President's Panel on Strategic Systems (1983 - 1984);
· Member of the U.S. Joint Advisory Commission on U.S./Japan Relations (1983 - 1984);
· Special Presidential Envoy to the Middle East (1983 - 1984);
· Member of the National Commission on Public Service (1987 - 1990);
· Member of the National Economic Commission (1988 - 1989);
· Member of the Board of Visitors of the National Defense University (1988 - 1992);
· Member of the Commission on U.S./Japan Relations (1989 - 1991); and
· Member of the U.S. Trade Deficit Review Commission (1999 - 2000).

(From Defenselink Military Bios)

Determined to make his point.

Did you know our Rummy is a poet?
(From Poetry of Donald Rumsfeld):

The Unknown

As we know,
There are known knowns.
There are things we know we know.
We also know
There are known unknowns.
That is to say
We know there are some things
We do not know.
But there are also unknown unknowns,
The ones we don’t know
We don’t know.

—Feb. 12, 2002, Department of Defense news briefing

Or how about:

Happenings

You’re going to be told lots of things.
You get told things every day that don’t happen.

It doesn’t seem to bother people, they don’t —
It’s printed in the press.
The world thinks all these things happen.
They never happened.

Everyone’s so eager to get the story
Before in fact the story’s there
That the world is constantly being fed
Things that haven’t happened.

All I can tell you is,
It hasn’t happened.
It’s going to happen.

—Feb. 28, 2003, Department of Defense briefing

Of course these are parodies of actual quotes, but sometimes when he speaks it has a bit of a poetic ring, no?

It's easy to see his passion when he speaks.

Donald Rumsfeld has served us well as Secretary of Defense. I can't think of anyone more deserving of the title.

Rummy - you are *truly* one of the Finest!

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[dansangel]

That graphic ****ROCKS******

Thank you ((((Prime Choice)))))!

:-)

[dansangel]

'Mornin' ((((((Lakeside)))))))

I've already had my one cuppa for the day, but I'm still not all that sharp. Another trip to the corporate coffee room may be in order - LOL!

Great to "see" ya!

[dansangel]

Thank you (((((Meg)))))))

I'd send it to him if I knew where, other than just general, public-related email. I'm hoping Rummy is a FReeper!

:-)

[dansangel]

How come we never have any Gail Norton or Ann Veneman tributes? :) j/k

LOL!! I have to admit I don't know a whole lot about them, probably because they are not as much in the limelight.

If you'd like to contribute a thread on either or both and submit it to the Finest, we'd sure be glad to feature it!

(((((xp38))))))

[dansangel]

Thank you for biscuits and coffee ((((((Gail))))))

Scratchies to (((((Rocky)))))

[uglybiker]

Can you defeat the 1000 fighting styles of Rumsfeld?

Twin Cobra Fist!

[dansangel]

Hey there ((((uglybiker)))))

I don't know if my work computer is blocking your graphic and link, but I can't see it. :-(

[uglybiker]

Musta forgot something' (Too dang early in the morning here!)

Try This One.

[The Mayor]

It is required in stewards that one be found faithful. —1 Corinthians 4:2

God doesn't ask us to be successful but to be faithful.

[The Mayor]

April 14, 2004

Faithfulness Required

Read: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5,14-20

It is required in stewards that one be found faithful. —1 Corinthians 4:2

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 25-26; Luke 12:32-59

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Much of our attention and praise is directed toward highly visible and successful people. But occasionally we read about an ordinary, obscure person being honored for many years of faithful service. It may be a school custodian, a cafeteria worker, a handyman, or a clerk in a store who has served others in a dependable and unselfish way.

That kind of reliability often goes unnoticed, but I believe it's a powerful picture of how we are to live. Although consistency may not be flashy, days add up to a life of great significance to God.

Paul wrote, "It is required in stewards that one be found faithful" (1 Corinthians 4:2). If we live faithfully for Christ, God has promised to reward us at His appointed time. When the Lord comes, He "will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one's praise will come from God" (v.5).

When we long for success, God says, "I will reward you."

When we ache for recognition, God says, "I see you."

When we are ready to quit, God says, "I will help you."

Whether our service is public or private, our responsibility is the same—to be faithful. —David McCasland

In all the little things of life,
Yourself, Lord, may I see;
In little and in great alike,
Help me to faithful be! —Anon.

God doesn't ask us to be successful but to be faithful.

[dansangel]

That is ***TOO*** funny! Those photos (and captions) are absolutely precious!!

Thank you for re-posting the link. :-)

[dansangel]

Hi there (((((Rus))))))

Thank you for our daily Scripture - it is *so* appreciated!

[The Mayor]

You are very welcome..

Rummy is my favorite person in the Bush administration !
Great job!

[dansangel]

Thank you for the kind words. He is a very colorful personality and runs a close tie with Dr. Rice with me.

:-)

[dutchess]

Awesome thread dansy. I absolutely adore Rummy and you captured him well. AND LOVE the poetry parodies! Off to work. Have a great day. (((((dansy))))))

[dansangel]

Thank you ((((((Dutchess))))))

Have a great day! :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

You've outdone yourself, ((((dansy))))!

This post is most beautiful! And the background is perfect! : )

Go Rummy!!!

I'll try to make it back later this afternoon.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, Finest Family! Have a great day! : )

[Pippin]

Good Morning, (((Dansy)))!

GO! RUMMY!

[Pippin]

Good Morning (((Rus)))!