What I'm saying is, this is sending a signal that Bush's policy is changing. Why on earth would he appoint a new Secretary of Defense with a contradicting philosophy at this stage. The only power Bush has going forward is with a "yes" man at his side. Rumsfeld wasn't a "yes" man and wasn't interested in pulling out of Iraq. Therefore, it seems to me, that the choice of Bob Gates indicates that he is in tune with Gates' philosophy at this point, not the other way around.
The President sounds like he is listening to the true Conservatives and the liberals who voted for the MSM/DNC machine.
OBL is smiling.
Correct. Note also the bizarre and obnoxious statements made by Condi cozying up to Hamas.