What's wrong with you people?
Does it occur to none of you that Bush made this decision because he thought it was best for the country? What kind of cretin would he have to be to make a decision about replacing the Secretary of Defense in a time of war based on how it would affect his party's poll numbers, or how it would be perceived by his base, or how it might hurt the feelings of disappointed Republicans, or whether it would be perceived as a "win" for the Democrats.
This isn't a game. It's not a sport. Scoring points against the "opposing team" isn't what it's all about. How contemptible to think a decision like this - at a time like this - should hinge on whether it will be enjoyed by the opposition party.
Either you have total contempt for President Bush, or you need to reevaluate your own priorities.
There have been growing and persistent calls for Rumsfeld's resignation from all sides, including former military. However cynical I might be about Bush's motives in some situations, even I don't think the guy is going to replace the SOD for any reason other than he thinks it's the best thing for the country and the troops.
For crying out loud, the only thing that happened yesterday was that the opposition party gained in a midterm election. Happens all the time. But you people act like it's the end of the world as we know it. Start digging your bomb shelters! Buy duct tape! Move out of New York City! Jeezus.
There might be less whining and self pity around here if you all didn't respond to this as if your favorite team just lost the Super Bowl. You're just going to have to work more closely with the other half of America to get things done. That shouldn't be so difficult for any American.
Bump!
Good rant. Welcome, I think. :o)
Nothing's wrong with us.
If you don't think the President is a politician first, you need to open your eyes. The last two years have been nothing more than squandered opportunities and butt covering in Washington. When you have the largest bully pulpit in the world and you refuse to use it because of media backlash and low opinion ratings, you are NOT in any way doing what is best for this country.