Time for Rumsfeld to Go
For too long we've been faced with incompetence at the Pentagon. A poorly planned and executed war in Iraq that was based on faulty intelligence -- or more likely manipulated intelligence --has led to a quagmire. Donald Rumsfeld deflects criticism by pointing fingers at others. Despite the evidence, Rumsfeld wants us to believe that things are going quite well and that we just have to stay the course.
Those who dare criticize the administration's incompetence, especially that of the Defense Secretary, have been regularly tarred as unpatriotic and even cowardly. With Cheney and Rumsfeld again on the loose it's not surprising that we've heard more of the same. But this time Rumsfeld has truly gone too far. By comparing critics of the administration's policies and those who report them to political leaders of the 1930s who "appeased" Hitler, Rumsfeld has not just engaged in the politics of fear --which has been a hallmark of the administration -- he's moved on to character assasination -- even if he doesn't name the appeasers. We all know, after all, who the appeasers are. They are all those who think the war has gone south and are calling for accountability. If George Bush wishes to face up to the reasons why his popularity and that of our nation is in the dumps, he only has to look at Donald Rumsfeld. So George, get rid of him. He's a liability to the country and even to you! These days John McCain has become one of George's biggest supporters but even he has called for Rumsfeld's resignation. So, the sooner the better for everyone.
Those who dare criticize the administration's incompetence, especially that of the Defense Secretary, have been regularly tarred as unpatriotic and even cowardly. With Cheney and Rumsfeld again on the loose it's not surprising that we've heard more of the same. But this time Rumsfeld has truly gone too far. By comparing critics of the administration's policies and those who report them to political leaders of the 1930s who "appeased" Hitler, Rumsfeld has not just engaged in the politics of fear --which has been a hallmark of the administration -- he's moved on to character assasination -- even if he doesn't name the appeasers. We all know, after all, who the appeasers are. They are all those who think the war has gone south and are calling for accountability. If George Bush wishes to face up to the reasons why his popularity and that of our nation is in the dumps, he only has to look at Donald Rumsfeld. So George, get rid of him. He's a liability to the country and even to you! These days John McCain has become one of George's biggest supporters but even he has called for Rumsfeld's resignation. So, the sooner the better for everyone.
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