In recent days, at least SIX retired generals have spoken-out demanding the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. Citing things like "arrogance", "incompetance", and a "confrontational" style of administration, his critics have accused him of the current quagmire in Iraq. George W. Bush was quick to mount a defense; his "spin-meisters" produced a public-statement which defended Rumsfeld, and claimed "full-confidence" in him. Have we forgotten the infamous quote: "You're doin' a heck of a job "Brownie"!!"... It might NOW sound like: "You're doing a heck of a job, "Rummy"!!" Bush could hardly do anything but defend "Rummy". His notorious strategy of "stay-the-course" would collapse if Rumsfeld were replaced. It would only underscore the failures of his administration; and besides, Bush doesn't REALLY run the government or make decisions anyway!! Bush "Firing" Rumsfeld would be like Kermit the Frog "firing" Jim Henson!! I GUARANTEE that we will see a significant number of Republican Congressman (who are "up-for-re-election") "jumping-ship" before the election... We will soon see the "rats abandoning the sinking ship"... turning on Rumsfeld to save their own asses! Dave
- posted by Dave @ 12:09 AM