Bush Throws Rumsfeld Overboard, Is Cheney Next?
922067
It sort of amazes me that the Veep is still there, and that's wholly apart from his political mistakes.  He has really serious health problems.  I know, because mine are about the same (we even go to the same doctor).  He had a cardiac defibrillator installed about 6 years ago.  These things run on batteries, and the typical life of a battery is about 4 to 6 years.  \n\nHe is due for a replacement by now.  That would make a perfect excuse for him to be eased out, if Bush wants to do that.  But Bush would need to recommend a replacement, who would be subject to confirmation by the Senate.  If the Senate changes hands, as looks likely, that means the Democrats would get to vote yes or no on the new Vice President, who of course would be the likely Republican candidate in 2008.  I cannot imagine that Bush, the VP, or anyone else in the Republican part is very interested in having that happen.  Even other Republicans (like McCain) would not look forward to the possibility of a new Republican VP at this point.  So, if he goes, it will probably be because he genuinely has to.  Otherwise, he will stay on.\n\nGood luck!!
785624
( singing ) Happy days are here again........we'll all stand up and cheer again\n\n ( singing ) Another one bites the dust! Another one bites the dust! And another one bites, and another one bites! Another one bites the dust!            :o)\n\n\nAdditional note*: To "just the facts". Need a crying towel? How does it feel to be a loser? To use the terminology thrown out by the Republican Neocons after the last election. "The people have spoken. Get over it." Two years is enough time to show the people that we have a better ideology than the "Bushites". Cheney can go down along with Curious George if an impeachment process is started, since it is a known fact that all the information that Bush receives has to go through the Dick to get to the Bush. Therefore he isn't immune to any possible impeachment proceedings. "If you lay down with dogs...... you'll get fleas."
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
888024
I hope so....\nBut the reality is, Bush actually believes what he preaches, sad really. If he fires Rumsfeld, than he is publically admitting his mistake.\nOur only hope at this point, is that the voice of country is actually heard tonight.
813744
You pretty much said it all... if he would have gotten rid of Rumsfeld, and never ever gone into Iraq without finishing in Afghanistan first.. well, maybe there would be some left who believed in him.  But he is a stubborn spoiled child and he brought that to the Whitehouse.. I AM THE DECIDER, I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO KNOWS WHATS GOOD FOR AMERICA AND YOU WILL ALL DAMN WELL DO AS I SAY..'CAUSE I'M THE PRESIDENT.. maybe one of these days he will learn he is not God.
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.
876002
Oh Neddie, and the fun has not even started yet.  I have no idea of how this fool can re claim his legacy.  Its as if his daddy got Bush Jr the presidency....and Jr. broke it.  Let this lame duck presidency be the analogy of sending him to his room for a couple of years.  Wonder why Cheney and Rove seem so glum/ quiet lately?
289475
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NO!!!!!!!!!!\n\nBush needs to be stoped! He will get us into trouble that will greatly out live his "presedentcy". Our next presedent will rebuild america, Our next demecrat presedent!
446771
Bush is a moron and Rummy is a pompous prick! I think that if anyone knows anything about how to properly fight a war it would be the Generals who consider Rummy unfit for the job. It's obvious that he (Rummy) is incompetent, look at what has been going on in Iraq.
972414
Rumsfeld was fired by Bush this morning, it was evident at the press conference today. Bush is afraid of the trails that lead back to him from Rumsfelds failures in Iraq.
865833
Well, it's already changing! Now Bush and Cheney are backpedaling off their "full speed ahead" talk re: Iraq. Now they're talking about "no one being happy with the situation," and "needing a fresh perspective"! Finally Rummy is out (let's see how Aggie man does in his place). We've got the FIRST woman Speaker of the House - third in line to the presidency - the first time that a woman has been in such a position of power. Maybe now stem cell research can be treated with more respect and considered for all the good it can do in the world. Maybe now all the talk of "either you're with us or against us" will fade into the background of a really botched-up 6 years of history. Maybe now this country can be a bit more balanced and fair. \n\nExcited to see how '08 turns out!
935295
That's a great question. With Rumsfeld gone the dismissal Cheney would give the Republicans a real chance to rebuild their party before 2008.\n\nRegardless, it's George W. Bush who has failed. American voters fired him as the worst President in US history. Cheney & Rumsfeld are minor players. W hired both of them.  As long as that incompetent man is in charge, the Democrats have a huge target.\n\nI'm watching Bush now on my television. The man is in complete denial.
122913
Well, there's President Cheney and his under secretary Carl Rove. Then there's Vice President Donald Rumsfeld with his under secretary Condeleeza Rice.\n\nOh, yeah. The Puppet. George "dubya" Bush.
412850
well Bush is going to do what he does best and that is make a mess and leave it for someone else to clean up....it won't be during his presidency he will leave it for the next guy to deal with
789636
For those who say Rummy resigned, do you really think if Dubya had gotten down on his knees and, after kissing Rummy's butt, said, "Oh please, please don't go!  I can't live without you!"  he would have left? No, he would have stayed.  Now Georgie will have to accept more blame and his legacy continues to grow as the Fool Who Invaded Iraq.  You  know, that, his foolish war in Iraq,  and the fact he was the "My Pet Goat" reader on 9/11 will be all this piece of human offal will be remembered for.
89110
we better say Bush... otherwise cheney may come shoot us.
783487
Bush likes to emulate John Wayne.  Just walk into the bar and challenge anyone to a fight.  Though the Duke never followed the Bush doctrine of "shoot first and ask questions later."  It would be nice if Bush were forced into having more chairs at the table, but his agenda does not call for the kind of help you describe.  Mayor Daly once said in Chicago, "our police are not here to prevent disorder but to preserve it."  I think Bush's plan for the middle east has all along been to destabilize the region,not to make it right.  The other countries you mention could all prove helpful, but that might disturb the no bid Halliburton contracts Cheney obtained for his company.  We can only hope.