Comments on: Rumsfeld’s ‘final throes’ as defense secretary

By: RD

RD — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 07:43:35 +0000

“If she had an independent thought, she would not be where she is – under George W. Bush at all times.”

I’m assuming you mean figuratively “under George W. Bush…”, right? ;)

By: sunny

sunny — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 22:24:03 +0000

But smart employers respect employees that will tell them the truth and not just ‘yes men’. So what does that say about George W. Bush? Colin Powell tried to tell him and got his ass kicked out.

I know why Condi does what she does, I just have to wonder about the intelligence of her ‘employer’.

By: Ben Huie

Ben Huie — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 20:08:25 +0000

Yea Joe, he was great at personifying Bush’s FAILURES!

By: Spyder

Spyder — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:26:54 +0000

Thanks for the agreement, Tracy.I find your sense of humor…refreshing.

By: Spyder

Spyder — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:18:01 +0000

sunny, i have people who work for me. When they’re on my time, I expect them to do my bidding. Working for George Bush may seem incomprehensible to you or me, but it doesn’t indicate independent thought or lack of it. IMHO, Condi has risen above a lot of hurdles to get where she is today, and she has my respect for it. Do I agree with her? No. But I find reason to respect a lot of people I may not like personally or agree with.

By: Fiore Buccieri

Fiore Buccieri — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:17:17 +0000

Rumsfeld was his usual arrogant self, right to the last. In a way, he was a perfect fit with Mr. “I’m the Emperor-President!” Bush.

As to Cal Thomas, he never met a Conservative he thought was wrong, and if he had his way Rum-Dumb would still be in power.

By: sunny

sunny — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:04:44 +0000

Condi Rice is only doing the bidding of George W. Bush and that is her only thought and goal. If she had an independent thought, she would not be where she is – under George W. Bush at all times. She likes it there obviously.

By: TRACY

TRACY — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:15:30 +0000

Agreed Spidie.That remark was more of an indictment of Bush.

By: Spyder

Spyder — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:13:50 +0000

PS: I haven’t seen any instance where the Bush administration has demonstrated respect for abstract or independent thought.

By: Spyder

Spyder — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:11:45 +0000

Indeed Tracy. I hope you’ll agree that a person doesn’t rise to Condi’s level without being capable of “abstract thought”. Like it or not, Condi is part of a team. In this particular case, being a team player means carrying the team banner.Condi may be one of the enemy, but she’s not stupid or incompetent. While I dislike the team she’s on, she has my respect for her accomplishments and ability.

By: TRACY

TRACY — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:50:11 +0000

Spyder,I would want people who are at least capable of abstract thought!

By: delores

delores — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:42:38 +0000

I loved watching Mr. Rumsfeld testify before Congress. He was the only person who could ask himself the questions and than answer them without taking a breath. What do they call a person who can do that? I will miss you too, Rummy.

By: Spyder

Spyder — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:12:35 +0000

too bad about Powell. He’s a great man, but he fell in with the wrong crowd.Give Condi credit. She works for Bush and she’s been a loyal trooper. What kind of people would you want working for you?

By: steve

steve — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 07:07:41 +0000

Great Secretary of Dense.

By: Joe Williams

Joe Williams — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:29:05 +0000

He was a great Secretary of Defense. I’ll miss him!

By: steve

steve — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:05:23 +0000

Not content with the civil war we created in Iraq, Condi now directs her enegy to supporting Abbas with millions to beef up his military, in order to escalate the tensions and killings between the democratically elected Hammas, and Abbas (our guy).

By: Ben Huie

Ben Huie — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 01:11:58 +0000

More news tonight that the House of Saud is threatening to support the Summis in the Iraq civil war. Saud is the dource of the Wahabi who spawned alQuada and Osama bin Ladin.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

By: CapnAmerica

CapnAmerica — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:12:34 +0000

Thanks for the heads up, Ben.

Gotta tivo that one.

Will he continue to shill for Bush even though they repaid his performance at the UN with a swift kick in the ass, or will some of Powell the decent human being re-emerge after getting absorbed by The Borg?

I’m thinking the “house negro” stays a “house negro,” but we’ll see . . .

By: Ben Huie

Ben Huie — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:05:10 +0000

Colin Powell will be on Face the Nation Sunday. Could be interesting.

By: Ben Huie

Ben Huie — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:02:41 +0000

I think Condi Rice will do to her possible future the same thing that Colin Powell did – self-destruct.

By: sunny

sunny — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:33:28 +0000

Exactly when has Condi Rice ever said anything that was not directly from George W. Bush’s mouth? Condi will never cross GWB. She will continue to flap her gums and get into everyone’s face and keep repeating the same old tired crap.

By: Ben Huie

Ben Huie — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:30:36 +0000

“Middle East is being rearranged”

Civil War in Iraq

Possible Civil War in Lebanon

Increased influence by Syria and Iran

Possible Saudi/Wahabi/alQuada involvement in Iraq

Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan and Pakistan

By: Ben Huie

Ben Huie — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:14:48 +0000

;^) rm …

Steven …

“Rice’s remarks indicated that, despite a maelstrom of criticism of Bush’s policies by outside experts and Democrats, the administration’s extensive review of policy in Iraq and the region will not yield major changes in its approach. Rice said that Bush could be “quite expansive” in terms of a policy review and that the new plan would be a “departure.” But the president will not radically change any of his long-term goals or commitment to Iraq, she said.

Indeed, Rice argued that the Middle East is being rearranged in ways that provide the United States with new opportunities, what she repeatedly called a “new strategic context.”"

http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2006/12/15/wp-rice-rejects-overture-to-iran-syria/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.msnbc.msn.com%2Fid%2F16213163%2F

By: Steven Davis

Steven Davis — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:54:15 +0000

“I notice today that Condi Rice is saying that we will mostly continue to stay the failed course.”

I heard on NPR that she is saying no direct talks with Syria or Iran. Is there more to it than that?

I read a pretty good article in Time this week that many, but none more than this administration, say they are not going to do something in terms of a foreign policy change as they are preparing to make the change they are denying. I wonder if we are setting up some 3rd party proxie to do the talking with Iran and Syria for us.

By: rm6046

rm6046 — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:48:08 +0000

I did that just for you, Ben. :) Seriously, my friend!