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Originally Posted by Excaliber
Rummy might have encouraged it, but I'm left with the impression he did what HE wanted to do in the end, regardless of their input, or anybody else for that matter.  |
Ex...this ground has been plowed and plowed... however..I am under the impression that the reason we got into so much trouble was that Cheney and Rumsfelt didn't listen and in fact (with the other Neo Cons) actually bullied the career people in the DOD, CIA etc...to support their agenda..... the Administration has the power and the right and the responsibility to make the decisions, but they (IMHO) take a terrible chance when they decide to discount the career people and go another direction. History, with all it's imperfections will give us some clues...It was painful to me to watch Meyers....I suspect there are some people in here with stars and from my lofty position as a peace time 1st Lieutenant I am in awe of the skills of those that survive that marathon thru a mindfield and reach the medal stand....they are truly remarkable people...