should rumsfeld be sacked?
373940
The Sec. Defense serves at the pleasure of the President.  He will not be released  unless the President decides to do so.  I think this is unlikely despite the controversy.
972368
I do not want Rummy running for office.  He is too much of a hardass.  We need a known and strong conservative like Newt, George Allen, Rick Santorum, etc.  We need someone who is worth following.
724816
You must think the liberals and democrats are fools they know you can't  remove the troops immediately but I'M sure they would try to change the down road policy of Rumsfeld and try something else my own opinion is get rid of Rumsfeld and put in someone who knows the region and the people and let him try to get the different fractions together where there talking to each other and maybe it will stop some of the violence. You have to remember even if they win some seats It probably will not control the congress or senate so it will probably be status quo and still Rumsfeld policy.
698760
Neither. The only thing that will happen is bush will put another person who thinks like Rumsfeld in his place. There will be no change in that aspect. However, the person taking his place has to deal with a Democratic Congress, so now he needs to come up with an exit strategy. Rumsfeld didn't feel like dealing with it. That's why he "cut and ran"...
1075203
Only if thats what he wants. I think he has retired from public office. The Iraq speech  was bad for him. He was too use to taking orders.
877703
It's called falling on your sword.  People have been complaining about Rumsfeld and the aimless way the war in Iraq has been conducted.  He should have been fired in 2004.  After the Republican's monumental loss last night, Bush had to make a show that he finally gets it.  Yeah, they said Rumsfeld resigned, but he was asked to resign to make it look like Bush is making a fresh start.
425846
Bush is one of the worst presidents in history. He's ruining this country's military, economy, pride and reputation. He's a liar and fool, not to mention the pet of big business. Not only should he fire Rumsfeld and Chency, but he should resign in disgrace.\nBush sucks!
733517
Rummy and Condi are the puppets in this show.They're the first line of defense to shield the President.Unfortunately for all involved,they have too big a job to do.Bush has put himself directly in the line of fire.Rice is good at foreign relations.She is extremely articulate and has excellent interpersonal skills.Dumsfeld,on the other hand,is a bull in a china shop. He is neither intelligent or diplomatic.When Colin Powell resigned that should have sent up a huge red flag.He predicted exactly what is happening right now.But Bush's arrogance and stubbornness pushed a greatly respected member out of the job.Rumsfeld's legacy will be that of Bush's: Failure and incompetence.
883451
Bush needs to be impeached, as does Cheney and the majority of the Bush cabinet. He should resign in disgrace and let a more competent centrist person take office.
956965
LOL, one week after Dumbya's "Dumsfeld will serve until my term is up" the inane, inept and (possibly) insane Sec of Defense resigns.  I agree with irish_american_psycho who thinks this whole thing was a bet:  Dumsfeld betting his resignation that Republican keep control....and he lost.  Either way, with Dumsfeld out, the US Armed forces can now really win the Bush War in Iraq and begin a true War on Terror.
808566
He's stepping down, now because the republicans lost the midterms. With the democrats in power, there could be all kinds of investigations and hearings in regard to the Iraqi war. Rumsfield would probably still have a job if republicans had faired better in the elections. Although, if the Bush Admin was in fact planing to get rid of Rumsfield no matter what and he resigned two weeks ago as you suggest the media would have had 2 weeks of field days. With none stop debate and commentary about it, for example: "Are Republicans responding to poor poll numbers by forcing Rumsfield's resignation?" or "Obviously a last ditch effort to save the elections" or "Once praised by Pres Bush, Rumsfield resigns" "Rumsfield resigns, due to Iraq war miss-steps?"  and on on on. And all people hear is Republican, President Bush, poor handling of the war, poor poll numbers, Rumsfield resigning. Doesn't look good, even if you support the resignation. One must also consider the Pro-War Republican base that supported Rumsfield retaining his office. It's never a good idea to piss over the base of your party just two weeks before an election, especially if poll numbers are low and voter turn out is vital. \n\nHowever, in hindsight perhaps your right, considering the election results. HOw much worse could it have been for the Republicans?
874295
Yes. Bush should apologize to the entire world and he should step down
526455
Why would they be fired?
377977
Sure. They are his advisers and they serve at his pleasure. When he "hires" them, the Senate has the power to reject his nominees and force him to nominate others. But once they are confirmed, only the president can ask them to resign. One exception is the vice president, who is considered a member of the Cabinet but who is elected with the president and serves the same term as the president. In order for him to be "fired" he would have to be impeached by the House of Representatives and removed by the Senate. But if the president and the vice president have a falling out, the president always has the option of excluding the vice president from his meetings.
366126
Yes. But the whole administration needs to go.
904992
Nouri al-Maliki should be very concerend. Not that long ago, Bush was saying Rumsfeld was the man for the job. When Bush pats you on the back, it seems like he is showing where the knife should go.
993188
yes but it is too late his failed adminstration is almost over and hopefully the next president will be alot better, honest, smarter, and less stubborn. yes he can get fired his employers are every american citizen who lives in this country who deserves better. he is working for us- he is a public servant, we hired him and we should be able to fire him,