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In the war that we "must have" but that "no one wants", one of the problems of public service surfaces again - no action or inaction is above scrutiny and no good deed goes un-punished. It is unfortunate that he used machine signatures. It is unfortunate the he did not make public that he used machine signatures before he was "found out". It is equally (or more) unfortunate that some in our country continually search for ways to dissect and destroy those in national leader roles. Thankfully, the number of condolence letters is relatively small (for numerous reasons). If we were losing troops at the rates the we did in the "big" wars, we would need a Secretary of Letters to sign letters so that others could focus on defense. We would not survive a war like World War II. Our press and others would have worked to make Hitler the hero - or at least the victim and we would self-destruct.

Posted by Conifer at December 21, 2004 5:07 PM

Rumsfeld had a cush job when newly-elected president Bush asked Rummy to come run the DOD. He could have told the president-elect, "Thanks, but I can't afford the pay cut".

Rummy is a maverick. He's bold. He follows his own path instead of the whims of polls and public opinions.

In short, he LEADS BOLDLY.

If I were killed in action I would gladly accept a machine signed letter to my family if it allowed the Sec Def to focus on keeping my buddies alive.

Too much silly Monday morning quarterbacking.

Posted by Erick Blackwelder at December 21, 2004 11:35 PM

Sorry Tom, I worked for him, down the chain a level or 10 - there was no overhall - it was all a lie.

Posted by steven at December 22, 2004 12:59 AM

Rumsfeld is a bold maverick leader, no doubt. I like his style, but it is time for him to go home.

Posted by Troy Worman at December 22, 2004 8:41 AM