Despicable
There is no other word for it. Rumsfeld says "Obviously, if I didn't think I could be effective [as Secretary of Defense] I would resign in a minute." Effective! Is that really the standard? What about the fact that Rumsfeld and his purported boss the Shrub have brought world-wide condemnation and shame upon America, squandered ALL of our world-wide goodwill and inspired thousands of new terrorists, who will attempt to strike all of US Americans (While Rummy is safe behind his Secret Service protection.)

Mr Secretary, have you no sense of responsibility? HAVE YOU NO SHAME?

Responsibility
I heard Donald Rumsfield's testimony before the Senate Arms Services Committee. He just doesn't get it (or doesn't want to get it.) He said, "This happened on my watch, and I accept full responsibility" Well, that is pure nonsense unless there are some repercussions that flow from taking responsibility. Without that, you really haven't taken responsibility. You have just filled the world with more hot air.

There has been a lot of discussion about whether the Bush administration was partially responsible for the terrorist attack on 9/11. Given the intensity of feelings that our violations of human decency have caused among both Muslim moderates and radicals, Bush, Rumsfield, Meyers & Co. certainly have to take responsibility for the next terrorist attack.

Colin Powell
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I heard a great description of Colin Powell the other day. "He may have risen to General, but he has the soul of a Buck Private." Think about it. He carries out orders, he dodges blame and he does absolutely no thinking for himself. And he is the best the administration has to offer.