Rumsfeld stepping down

SmokingTarpan · 11-08-2006, 01:07 PM

Breaking news headline on CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/....ap/index.html

**Rincewind** · 11-08-2006, 01:12 PM

Wow. This could be great news.

Beatnik · 11-08-2006, 01:13 PM

I can't believe it. This is outstanding news.

**USN_Squid** · 11-08-2006, 01:16 PM

I think a "fresh perspective" is a good thing, but I wouldn't count on a major change in direction from the new SecDef.

I'm sure he's stepping down to avoid the firestorm of subpeonas coming.

I just hope the investigations don't get in the way of the bold new plan the Democrats have to.....um, what was it again?

AMosely · 11-08-2006, 01:17 PM

I figured this was coming following yesterday's elections. He won't be the first or the last to call it quits, I don't think. In the case of Rumsfeld it was long overdue - this is a change that the military needed for a very long time.

RocketPunch · 11-08-2006, 01:19 PM

LMAO! WHY? Junior was "claiming" he was doing a "perfect" job, like how he commanded the FIMA guy. I am telling ya, Junior had something up his sleeves.........

**Dirtboy** · 11-08-2006, 01:20 PM

Wow...this came out of left field. I never would have expected this. I dont know which one is worse...A rubber stamping retard..or a Democrat

TheFatKidDeath · 11-08-2006, 01:23 PM

Thanks for all the incompetence and lies Rummy. My personal favorite lie:

"We know where they are. They're in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad and east, west, south and north somewhat." –on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction

I'm wondering when he's going to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom?

en4rcment · 11-08-2006, 01:26 PM

OMG. To think I heard breaking political news first on TG. I need to stop hanging out on game sites all day! (or maybe I don't need to anymore!).

It's probably a good move since Rummy can't do or say anything now without being criticized by people opposed to the war. Maybe a fresh face will keep the mob quiet while our country's leaders decide how to handle Iraq.

Another opportunity to bow our heads for a moment and thank the brave men and women fighting over there just because their country asked them to.

Ok, back to your bashing and defending of Donald Rumsfeld...

Beatnik · 11-08-2006, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USN_Squid

I'm sure he's stepping down to avoid the firestorm of subpeonas coming.

Ahh, yes. The sweet "culture of accountability" that's been was promised in 2000 but for some reason has been missing in Washington for the past 6 years.

boudreux · 11-08-2006, 01:30 PM

Did I just hear the first product placement ever from a President?

"It's hard in a time of war, everyone watching carnage on their Dell Television screens."

WHAT? DELL?

RocketPunch · 11-08-2006, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boudreux

Did I just hear the first product placement ever from a President?

"It's hard in a time of war, everyone watching carnage on their Dell Television screens."

WHAT? DELL?

No, I think "The Google" was his first.

Steeler · 11-08-2006, 01:44 PM

Robert Gates as the new SecDef. Then the President references Jim Baker's Iraq Study Group. Sounds like the Poppa Bush team is moving in to pick up Junior's toys.

**Dirtboy** · 11-08-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by en4rcment

OMG. To think I heard breaking political news first on TG. I need to stop hanging out on game sites all day! (or maybe I don't need to anymore

I know what you mean dude.

Dark Viper · 11-08-2006, 01:50 PM

Why is everybody hating Rummy? He's already tried to resign twice before, but Bush wouldn't let him. Then he figured if he messed up enough, Bush would fire him (but didn't).

11-08-2006, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-08-2006, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-08-2006, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beatnik Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 4,326	Re: Rumsfeld stepping down I can't believe it. This is outstanding news. __________________ -F- Beatnik

11-08-2006, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
USN_Squid Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Denver Age: 38 Posts: 3,133	Re: Rumsfeld stepping down I think a "fresh perspective" is a good thing, but I wouldn't count on a major change in direction from the new SecDef. I'm sure he's stepping down to avoid the firestorm of subpeonas coming. I just hope the investigations don't get in the way of the bold new plan the Democrats have to.....um, what was it again? __________________ New to TG? Start here!

11-08-2006, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
AMosely Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Age: 33 Posts: 2,650	Re: Rumsfeld stepping down I figured this was coming following yesterday's elections. He won't be the first or the last to call it quits, I don't think. In the case of Rumsfeld it was long overdue - this is a change that the military needed for a very long time.

11-08-2006, 01:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
RocketPunch Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Rumsfeld stepping down LMAO! WHY? Junior was "claiming" he was doing a "perfect" job, like how he commanded the FIMA guy. I am telling ya, Junior had something up his sleeves......... __________________ Slow is Smooth. Smooth is Fast! Last edited by RocketPunch; 11-08-2006 at 01:37 PM.

11-08-2006, 01:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
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11-08-2006, 01:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheFatKidDeath Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Monica, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,718	Re: Rumsfeld stepping down Thanks for all the incompetence and lies Rummy. My personal favorite lie: "We know where they are. They're in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad and east, west, south and north somewhat." –on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction I'm wondering when he's going to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom? __________________ \|TG-9th\| TheFatKidDeath "Born to Party, Forced to Work." http://www.theonion.com/content/node/55640 - Check me out on The Onion http://www.theonion.com/content/vide...ssfully_avoids - I'm on the local news!

11-08-2006, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
en4rcment Join Date: May 2003 Age: 35 Posts: 620	Re: Rumsfeld stepping down OMG. To think I heard breaking political news first on TG. I need to stop hanging out on game sites all day! (or maybe I don't need to anymore!). It's probably a good move since Rummy can't do or say anything now without being criticized by people opposed to the war. Maybe a fresh face will keep the mob quiet while our country's leaders decide how to handle Iraq. Another opportunity to bow our heads for a moment and thank the brave men and women fighting over there just because their country asked them to. Ok, back to your bashing and defending of Donald Rumsfeld... __________________

11-08-2006, 01:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
boudreux Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Age: 26 Posts: 1,146	Re: Rumsfeld stepping down Did I just hear the first product placement ever from a President? "It's hard in a time of war, everyone watching carnage on their Dell Television screens." WHAT? DELL?

11-08-2006, 01:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Steeler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Taxachusetts Age: 30 Posts: 2,952	Re: Rumsfeld stepping down Robert Gates as the new SecDef. Then the President references Jim Baker's Iraq Study Group. Sounds like the Poppa Bush team is moving in to pick up Junior's toys. __________________

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