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Rumsfeld makes no apology for style
Washington Times ^
| 1/30/03
| Rowan Scarborough
Posted on 01/29/2003 9:53:17 PM PST by kattracks
Edited on 07/12/2004 4:00:37 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld responded yesterday to anonymous criticism that he is rude to subordinates by saying he is in charge at the Pentagon.
"The Constitution calls for civilian control of this department," Mr. Rumsfeld said at a Pentagon press conference. "And I'm a civilian."
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posted on
01/29/2003 9:53:17 PM PST
by
kattracks
To: kattracks
RACKKKKKK Rummy
Alright I don't care if reporter think it is rude I love Rummy he is da man right now
YOu realize that Rummy is hottest thing on Daytime TV according to poll recently WHOA he beat out Jerry Springer and Judge Judy
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posted on
01/29/2003 9:56:05 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
(Get ready for SMACKDOWN Saddam)
To: kattracks
Awwww, someone's feelings got hurt over submitting poorly written reports? Too bad, I'll bet Rumsfeld is a hard boss. It is the times though, like he said, we need to get things right.
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posted on
01/29/2003 9:57:00 PM PST
by
Utah Girl
(Here I come to save the day, Mighty Mouse is on his way!!!)
To: kattracks
Sigh, I love Rummy. That man can park his shoes under my bed anytime (politically speaking, of course). LOL
To: SevenofNine
Rumsfeld is a very competent gasbag. Rummy should try to lose some of his public gas.
To: kattracks
I love his "style"....wish we had more men like him. A former Marine pilot (I know...no former Marines..lol), stellar private and public administrative career and still kicking ass at 70....damn he looks like the real deal to me.
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posted on
01/29/2003 10:03:15 PM PST
by
wardaddy
(kill them all first...)
To: kattracks
So, doing a job properly is a bad thing? Are they comparing his style to that of a previous administration? What if he was a f-up? Sheesh!
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posted on
01/29/2003 10:06:23 PM PST
by
lorrainer
(UN? We don't need no stinkin' UN!)
To: Fred Mertz
OHHH Fred you don't like Rummy I think Rummy is cool run smack chat on reporter that classic I THINK
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posted on
01/29/2003 10:08:35 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
(Get ready for SMACKDOWN Saddam)
To: kattracks
Rumsfeld rules!!!!!!!!!! No question his press briefings are the hottest thing on daytime television. (Has anyone else come to the same conclusion that I have - that Rumsfeld sounds an awful lot like Henry Fonda? Just close your eyes and listen to him.)
To: Fred Mertz
And who would you propose to take his place, pray tell? Thank God Bush was a "wartime consigliere" in the SecDef post these days!
To: kattracks
Mr. Rumsfeld can kick the reporter's *sses with his answers and make them laugh about it. Just GOTTA love him. :-)
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posted on
01/29/2003 10:14:57 PM PST
by
PatriotGames
(AOOGHA AOOGHA CLEAR THE BRIDGE! DIVE! DIVE!)
To: NotJustAnotherPrettyFace
I complimented Rummy, in case you didn't notice.
To: Fred Mertz
Obviously, "BlackHead" pissed some people off in the administration.
What he has been saying, even if he is a civilian, was simply wrong. He knows better.
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posted on
01/29/2003 10:20:32 PM PST
by
Hunble
To: kattracks
Mr. Rumsfeld displays an aggressive management style, a trait that endears him to the rank and file but offends some who come into regular contact with him. He has chastised officials at briefings for not writing or speaking in what he considers clear English. So he will NOT accept obfuscese. Common sense returns to the Pentagon.
To: kattracks
There's no cover on that TPS Report, General!
To: Fred Mertz
Rumsfield's style reminds me of a select few of my former commanding officers.
If I had information that I thought they needed to have,but were not receiving, all that was required was a meeting of the eyes and a slightly raised eyebrow to silently request a command level private meeting.
Good military leaders do not encourage insubordination, they encourage excellance.If sidesteps around the chaff of political appointees are required, so be it.
The DOD is not tasked with the mission of diplomacy.Rumsfield and Powell have different priorities and missions, but I dare anyone to question their abiliity to lead effectively.
I can easily envision hundreds of NCOICs looking Rummy straight in the eye and raising an eyebrow.I would bet a years pay that he knows more about the actual day to day military situation in various commands than the titular commanders of same.
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posted on
01/29/2003 11:06:51 PM PST
by
sarasmom
To: sarasmom
"As part of transformation, the defense chief is looking for ways to reduce headquarters staff and may consolidate jobs in the Joint Staff and his office."
This is the real problem, not to mention Sec. Rumsfield should demand excellance and superior work; he will clean out the useless and inept(?sp) but the crybaby librals will holler about damage to their self esteem... Oh no, don't scold or site an error, they might just breakdown! And who in the hell gave this memo to the press? Hope he or she is history! ;)
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posted on
01/30/2003 12:04:53 AM PST
by
Terridan
(I LOVE RUMSFIELD!!!)
To: kattracks
"We have done so much in the last two years," Mr. Rumsfeld said. "And it doesn't happen by standing around with your finger in your ear hoping everyone thinks that that's nice."BUMP!!!
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posted on
01/30/2003 12:08:26 PM PST
by
Pagey
(Hillary Rotten is a Smug , Holier-Than-Thou Socialist.)
To: kattracks
give em hell Rummy...God be with you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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