A agree – I think there’s almost no chance he’ll leave the Bush admin prior to the election. To do so would look like an admission of guilt, and that’s just not going to happen. However, in the event that Bush is re-elected (which is looking unlikely right now ), I think that we’ll see Rumsfeld “pursuing other opportunities” really quickly. It will no doubt be spun as Rumsfeld himself making the choice.
Mild hijack – notice that the coverage of Colin Powell’s intent to resign is being swept under the rug? There will be no weakness. No resignations, no firing. “All is well, we are in control,” say the Bushistas.
I think Rummy is worth over $50+ million and, also, is over 70 years old. He has served our country with distinction for most of his life. I don’t know why he even puts up this crap. I think he will resign, I would, to placate the leftist and show what a real patriot would do so that GW will be reelected. You’ll never know what you had 'til he is gone …
Why should Rummy go? His performance, character, and wealth (as it was pointed out above) are completely consistent with those of other Bush Administration officials. :eek:
Rumsfeld may reign, but he won’t be let go. If he resigns, there’ll be an effort to give the appearances of wistfully seeing him off, as if it was preferred that he stay.
The cover story suggested by Senggüm’d be sufficient I suppose.
From the information presented, it’s long been understood that Powell would serve no more than one term. Given the horrible damage that being used as a shill for the WMD “evidence” has done to his career, and the demonstrated fact that he’s unable to effect significant changes in policy, he has little reason to stay.
Nonetheless, his leaving would be seen as a weakening of the power bloc, and so he must publicly deny that he intends to do anything other than stay by the side of the president who ignores him except when he’s convenient.
I’ve seen that reported, Brainiac4, but I thought you meant he was going to resign nowish, or at least before the election, which would have been big news.
), I think that we’ll see Rumsfeld “pursuing other opportunities” really quickly. It will no doubt be spun as Rumsfeld himself making the choice.
