[sarasmom]

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.

[Terridan]

"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! ;)