What were the reasons donald rumsfield resigned???
970716
I heard a rumor that Nancy Pelosi told Bush that Rumsfeld was going to be indicted if he did not resign.
1108620
what sucks most is a pledge to "fire anyone involved", and then nothing. the full power of white house to protect a tratior.\n\nmaybe thats why poter Goss left?
825931
I agree they shouldnt have fired him. It was a political move likely mandated from big money alumni. He did everything they asked him to do when he arrived but sometimes people in power dont care...they just want their way. Too bad for the U!
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.
384467
Absolutely, Rumsfeld is old and has no clue whats going on, a new fresh of eyes and opinions, and someone with Keen military strategy. someone who knows how to work within the branches and work them togetther for a tactical approach. we need to reestablish what the goals are and who is being targeted. rummy has got to go....
783823
If he was gone 1 year ago, it might have made a difference. 3 weeks ago, the results would have been the same. Bush has no strategy other than to lie, make excuses, and blame others. He even lied about wanting to keep Rumsfeld.
1030174
He was voted into office by a LANDSLIDE!!! \n\nMajority of VOTERS wanted him into office!!!\n\nHe is the BEST person for the job!
749774
A better question is:  why didn't Rumsfeld resign earlier?
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.
922916
Murtha exposed facts that people don't like to accept.\nWhen Rumsfeld resigned there was a sigh of relief heard within ten mile radius of PENTAGON.\nDubya Lied.\nRumsfeld Lied.\nMurtha threw out some unpleasant truths.
866778
that is why he resigned.\nif the demos had a chance to fire him it would mean bush would have to adnit he was wrong. \nright now the bush camp can spin this to make bush look good,\nwanting to work with demos, wanting a change in iraq, etc
950032
Rummy was expendable.  Getting rid of him is an attempt by Bush to look like he been chasten by the Republican loss.  Time will tell, but I'm not counting on much from the president.
967097
I would say it's too late.  He's said so many times that he's happy with Rummy's performance, even after Abu Ghraib and every other f*** up.  It would seem hypocritical for him to suddenly change his mind now.  It would seem like he's trying to toss deck chairs off the Titanic.  It won't make a difference.  That ship's going DOWN.
930362
DEMOCRATS WON!\nRUMSFELD RESIGNED!\nDeal with it, Repubs
12255
His promotion to Major General was likely a war-time promotion, which by definition reverts to the lower level once his position in charge of the division was eliminated. He would have to be a general of some sort to be able to give orders to every member of the division. He was ostensibly removed because of his age, but I'm sure the fact that the division failed its readiness test didn't help anything.
853958
the president and leader of the National Association of Evangelicals, with 30 million members,, Pastor Ted Haggerd, who lunches with Bush every week,, Karl Roves closest assistant,, resigned today because he was accused of having a three year relationship with a male prostitute,, the second domino (Foley was the first) to fall in the Dennis Hastert cover-up in the People's House of Representatives,, the GOP has self destructed,,,\nVote Democrat
694217
It enlightened George Bush enough to fire Donald Rumsfield. I think more heads are going to roll before it is over.