Rumsfeld Hammers Pentagon Leaks, Media Reports

CNN | October 22, 2001 | Secretary Donald Rumsfeld

[Dems_R_Losers]

In the middle of the newest anthrax panic, a far more important story is developing...Secretary Rumsfeld is holding a news conference now, which he began by slamming Pentagon leakers and reporters for recent stories describing Special Ops in Afghanistan. Says he "couldn't care less" where the leaks come from (including the White House!), such leaks are "terrible" and put our troops at risk. "Our goal is not to demystify things for the other side...it is it disrupt, it is to frighten, and it is to destroy our enemies." Go Don Go!!!!

[cactusSharp]

I love your thinkin'...move to the head of the class and get your gold star....

[brewcrew]

It's just one of at least 1,001 uses for presstitutes.

[prognostigaator]

"Look",Rumsfeld says,{to paraphrase], "The usual parameters for press conferences [and the information provided therein] in previous wars does not apply to this war.
American lives in these secret operations are at risk to the extent they are covert .
We want to mystify the Taliban as to what is going on.
Going in in the cover of night precludes a reporter [as one reporter requested ] to go in with them.

One reporter asked if any one Taliban was captured and brought back.

"Why should I answer that question," Rumsfeld ,now showing some anger,replied-"If I told you, then the Taliban would know too", but the answer is no"----[you stupid jerk you, to himself ] ....

[america-rules]

Did you hear Brit hume say that we don't need some pot bellied reporter charging up a hill with special ops people!

It was good !

[Grampa Dave]

You posted, "Probably the Pentagon leakers are holdovers from the Clinton administration who are trying to cause trouble for Rumsfeld. Sickos."

Yep, the pink panty wearers posing as warriors. They got their jobs thanks to affirmative action and political correctness. None would pass a loyalty check! Start with all of the Jagoff lawyers who came into power during 92-2000. Then the affirmative action/politically correct pink panty ribbons instead of service ribbons on their uniforms would be prime suspect. Any Admiral or General who was promoted to flag rank during 92-2000 for political correctness not fitness and ability would be suspect!

[KC_Conspirator]

Didn't you just love the dimwit question: "But, but, but,,, Mr. Secretary, how can you maintain your credibility if you refuse to answer questions".

Who the eff said that? That is totally ridiculous.

[resistance]

I'm all for letting reporters go along on these missions. Dress them in military gear so they can feel like real soldiers. Just don't bring them back.

[loveliberty]

You have to remember that, since 1992, these bozos in the press have not had to deal with people dedicated to preserving American lives and American liberty!

They're like children who have been accustomed to having their way with the babysitter and, suddenly, the parents show up.

On top of that, the schools that trained them didn't teach them the great traditions of a free press--that you don't work for the enemy just because your country allows you First Amendment rights.

[colorado tanker]

Reporters should be allowed to accompany the troops. These should be the qualifications: Airborne badge. Qualified on M-16 rifle. Passed armed forces PT test. Not ashamed to wear American flag. Will not publish any information that would place American soldiers at risk. Anyone in the press corps qualified??

[Catie]

Did anyone hear what Rummy said about bombing, or lack thereof, during "holy month" of Rammadan(sp?)?

[PRND21]

Exactly.

[RumsfeldRocks]

Good one!

I tell ya; you just gotta love this guy!

RUMSFELD ROCKS!!!

[tacticalogic]

"But, but, but,,, Mr. Secretary, how can you maintain your credibility if you refuse to answer questions".

The press doesn't seem to think it should reflect on their credibility if they refuse to name their sources.

[cynicalman]

Did anyone hear what Rummy said about bombing, or lack thereof, during "holy month" of Rammadan(sp?)?

Incorrect spelling Its' Ramadamadingdong

[Twins613]

Is there any central place where transcripts of these news conferences are posted? This stuff sounds over the top even for OUR media.

[Stingray51]

Rummy press conferences are usually available at defenselink.mil

[umbra]

I didn't see the press conference, did anyone ask about the dead Chinese Muslims/Troops? on the ground last week when the US Special Forces killed them?

[eaglesiniowa]

Good one, but I would just as soon see them become giant monster cookies as they auger in.

[Rheo]

He didn't give any details that I heard...gov't employee leaked that our special ops were going to ground while they were doing it....sd didn't know who...sd wasn't sure if that person was trying to feel important or what..but they broke federal law!!!...expose them now and file charges or this will continue.

[longleaf]

How many Muslims work at the Pentagon and White House and how carefully are they being monitored? Or would that not be politically correct even now?