Bush Says Rumsfeld Resigning, Gates to Replace Him

Kevy Baby · 11-08-2006, 12:17 PM

The fallout from the election begins

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Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, unable to fulfill U.S. goals in Iraq and Afghanistan during his tenure, is stepping down and will be replaced by former CIA Director Robert M. Gates, President George W. Bush said today.

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JWBear · 11-08-2006, 12:19 PM

One down.... How many more will go???

SacTown Chronic · 11-08-2006, 12:32 PM

Huzzah!

Nephythys · 11-08-2006, 01:12 PM

well well-

I think the next couple of years is going to be really interesting.

Bottom line the GOP will fail if they can not make changes that make people want them in office- I think we are going to see alot of interesting moves and changes before '08.

It's like chess.....

Moonliner · 11-08-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

well well-

I think the next couple of years is going to be really interesting.

Bottom line the GOP will fail if they can not make changes that make people want them in office- I think we are going to see alot of interesting moves and changes before '08.

It's like chess.....

Here is my expectation for the next two years:

Democrats: Investigate a myriad of financial scandals from Iraq to Texas. Try and drag the administration through the mud.

Republicans: Block everything the Dems try to do and then run on the "Democrats can't get things done" platform.

Gridlock. It's what's for dinner.

Kevy Baby · 11-08-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

It's like chess.....

Or Cheese

Not Afraid · 11-08-2006, 01:36 PM

Fillibuster.

Great word, nasty place to be in.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-08-2006, 01:56 PM

Well, the Democrats' first request (in letter form from Pelosi and..shoot, who's gonna be the new Senate leader?) involved 3 things.

1) An emphasis on disarmament of the Iraqi militia, rather then letting Malaki get away with being beholden to the criminals that are running the country and driving it towards civil war.

2) Rewriting the Iraqi Constitution to be more equitable to Sunnis rather than the Shiite-friendly version that threats to drive the country to civil war.

3) Redeployment of troops.

OMG, she's a lunatic!

wendybeth · 11-08-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Well, the Democrats' first request (in letter form from Pelosi and..shoot, who's gonna be the new Senate leader?) involved 3 things.

1) An emphasis on disarmament of the Iraqi militia, rather then letting Malaki get away with being beholden to the criminals that are running the country and driving it towards civil war.

2) Rewriting the Iraqi Constitution to be more equitable to Sunnis rather than the Shiite-friendly version that threats to drive the country to civil war.

3) Redeployment of troops.

OMG, she's a lunatic!

I'll bet George is having a cow. Cheney is probably standing there ready to shoot it.

Gemini Cricket · 11-08-2006, 02:13 PM

Rummy's out.
Good.

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Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	well well- I think the next couple of years is going to be really interesting. Bottom line the GOP will fail if they can not make changes that make people want them in office- I think we are going to see alot of interesting moves and changes before '08. It's like chess.....
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Fillibuster. Great word, nasty place to be in.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Well, the Democrats' first request (in letter form from Pelosi and..shoot, who's gonna be the new Senate leader?) involved 3 things. 1) An emphasis on disarmament of the Iraqi militia, rather then letting Malaki get away with being beholden to the criminals that are running the country and driving it towards civil war. 2) Rewriting the Iraqi Constitution to be more equitable to Sunnis rather than the Shiite-friendly version that threats to drive the country to civil war. 3) Redeployment of troops. OMG, she's a lunatic! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Rummy's out. Good.
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