Why does the Military Times say Rumsfeld must go when Bush says he will keep him on for another 2 years?
817301
This way we could never say they did not speak up.now is there anyone left who defends Rumsfeld.As for the president he is not a part of the discussion.HE REMINDS ME OF THE SAYING,"A MIND IS LIKE A PARACHUTE IT ONLY WORKS WHEN OPENED"
808622
Uh, no- Bush was elected for his second 4 year term.  Bush will be forced out of office by law in 2 more years.  A person can only be president 2 times, then they're banned for life by federal law
815223
The administration said a year ago that the Iraqi army/police would be ready to take over. Now they say that it will take 12-18 more months for the Iraqis to be ready. And what will they say at that time? And how many more Americans will die will we wait for the Iraqi's to be "ready."  Is this "supporting" the soldiers? That is what liberal are against.  At least I am.
791119
I don't think we ever got off of Iraq.  With 105 Americans killed in Iraq last month, how could anyone get off that topic.  Bush assured us we will be talking about Iraq for the next two years, when he announced that Rumsfeld we be there as long as he is president, and he still relies on Cheney for his advice on Iraq.  Sounds like "stay the course" to me.
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.
996312
This is the first I've heard of this.  Two years is still a long time for the troops to be there, but without fighting?  That's very interesting, and it probably won't happen.  If the "insurgents" are talking to the Iraqi government, who is then relaying the information to the US, that's even more interesting.\n\nIt will be worth watching this unfold since Bush refuses to sit down and talk with terrorists while the left has always been for negotiating with them.  Quite interesting.
947684
What was with that.... I mean just 5 days ago he was saying that he was keeping  Rummy and Cheney..\nI mean if he was going to can him shouldn't he have done it even 2 weeks ago...that would have let people know he was flexible....\nI am a Democrat, but that seems like a bad strategy and... How do Republicans Feel that got ousted due to inpart .. To the way Rumsfield was going about the prosecution of the war...Any way very good question regarding strategy
433036
Wrong. \nHe stays in power only as long as the US needs him.
725369
He will go in two years.
881997
I would tell him to put on a more pleasant face, he always looks like he is ready to do battle with anyone. Why did he not listen to his cabinet members about having Rumsfeld step down from his office?.Do you think you would have the same view of the war in Iraq, if you had a member of your family in the front line of fire?
127538
US Weekly said 2 years.
861498
Although I highly doubt that he will leave of his own will, if he did leave I think it would leave a big slot to fill for whomever stepped into it. He's made such a mess of things with the military. It would be great if he left, one way or the other, but it would be intersting to see who would step in to his place. Anyone with prior military experience I think would be better for the job.
69121
I really didn't want another Bush in office because of Sr George Bush was about when he was in office. Unfortunately his son is in office and then 9/11 happened. Now we have our troops over seas fighting against an enemy that they have no real experience in fighting (guriella war-fare). Troops are dying everyday and we really haven't found any weapons   of mass destruction or Osoma Bin-Laden as of yet. The real reason why we are over in Iraq is to get our bid in on their black gold. Is Bush the right person for presidency? NO. But he has to finish what he started.
584827
you still have another 2.5 yrs under Bush.\n\nGood luck
326030
I believe Rumsfield is thinking more about himself lately than anything. He has several High ranking officers who control the U.S. military that are against him, they may and could interpet his orders in their own way. It is also possible he could pull a big blunder which will oust him. With president Bush supporting him and 70+% of the nation not in favor of Bush I would say that is a big problem.
1120337
Until the Iraqi government and military can stand on their own and ask the US to leave. You may not agree with the war, but if you listen to the President, he keeps saying it over and over. "When they stand up, we'll stand down." His story hasn't changed yet, and yet people still insist on asking this over and over again.
324309
Obviously, loyalty to a friend is more important to Bush than the safety and well-being of the US. He is surrounded by cronies who lie to him and protect him from the truth. His audiences are carefully selected so that he gets only favorable feedback. Everything has been ruined by this administration: our environment, our military, our economy, you name it.