Bush on Rumsfeld: ‘This Man Knows How To Lead…And The Country Is Better Off For It’
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By on Dec 15th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
Bush on Rumsfeld: ‘This Man Knows How To Lead…And The Country Is Better Off For It’
Just 2 out 10 Americans approve of President Bush’s Iraq policy. It hasn’t fazed him. Today, President Bush gave outgoing Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld a “rousing endorsement.”
At his farewell ceremony, Bush said that Rumsfeld “knows how to lead and he did and the country is better off for it. Watch it:
The ceremony featured “an armed forces full honor parade” for Rumsfeld.
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Yeah, yeah, just tell me when Rummy’s Roast is, I’ll tune in to that one. Not interested in seeing Bush suck on Rummy’s nutsack.
December 15th, 2006 at 3:50 pmNow this is what bull shit bush does well….He know’s how to reward bad behavior….Lie, steal and murder for the dumbass and you get a medal and big party…..Stop the madness..Impeach and jail them all…..Blessings
December 15th, 2006 at 3:52 pmYeah, and Arbeit Macht Frei.
December 15th, 2006 at 3:52 pmcoming from bush,the accolades mean absolutely zilch.
December 15th, 2006 at 3:53 pmAnd Laura wonders why the country thinks her husband is a joke.
Just keep on rewarding failure Mr. CEO President.
Keep on Keepin’ on.
December 15th, 2006 at 3:53 pmGWB delivers another SLAP in the face to this country.
December 15th, 2006 at 3:53 pmSince when have American Generals or Admirals, whatever that guy is, started wearing all their medals like Russians?
December 15th, 2006 at 3:56 pmIf this man knows how to lead and the country is better off for it, then why is he leaving???
December 15th, 2006 at 3:58 pmWhat no medal of freedom?
December 15th, 2006 at 3:58 pmGWB delivers another SLAP in the face to this country.
Comment by Zooey — December 15, 2006 @ 3:53 pm
2 in as many days, counting the “I sleep well at night” from yesterday.
December 15th, 2006 at 3:59 pmalfred e. bush has become a laughing stock, an embarrassment to america, he is criminally insane.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:00 pmmad dogs are “put down”.
If this man knows how to lead and the country is better off for it, then why is he leaving???
Comment by Republicans are the fear and smear party — December 15, 2006 @ 3:58 pm
Yeah…I thought there was only one person in the country who was best capable of being Sec. of Defense, sorta like the Harriet Miers/Supreme Court thingy.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:01 pmThe monkey says Rummy “knows how to lead and he did and the country is better off for it.” We all know that what Bush says or thinks is meaningless. Who cares what his opinion is — we know all too well that he is irrelevant.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:01 pmGive all of his failed appointees a medal of freedom, a round of applause and a pat on the back — Bush has no clue.
He is a failed president, presiding over a failed administration, still fighting a failed war, and he thinks his words mean something.
How exactly is the country better off George?
December 15th, 2006 at 4:03 pmUmmmmm… if that is true, then why did you get rid of him, Mr. Bush?
COME. ON. Maybe that crap plays with your base, but anyone with 1/2 of a brain knows you’re just running your mouth.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:08 pm‘This Man Knows How To Lead…And The Country Is Better Off For It’
Definetly in the top five most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I hope chimpy doesn’t expect the same kind of parade when he leaves office. I’m thinking more of a parade of orange jumpsuits with ankle chains.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:09 pmSee ya in Germany, Rummy!
December 15th, 2006 at 4:14 pmSee ya in Germany, Rummy!
Comment by June
As a going away present I would be willing to buy a plane ticket for Rummy to visit Berlin in a few months.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:16 pmHeck of a job Rummie!
December 15th, 2006 at 4:18 pmPlease, someone in the media call him on this. And if he’s such a great leader George, then why don’t you follow him into retirement? I’m sure the country would be much better off if you would.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:19 pmYea. He lead us into the abyss. The question is will we emerge from Rumsfeld’s failed policies?
December 15th, 2006 at 4:20 pmBush on Rumsfeld: ‘This Man Knows How To Lead…And The Country Is Better Off For It’
Which country is he talking about? The one where they are buying retirement homes with their war profiteering money? “Cause it sure isn’t the US that is better off.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:27 pmBush at a press conference looks like the guy making a book report without reading the book. He claims that in spite of all the bad news, he is sleeping well–that’s all well and good–the majority of us just doesn’t want him to wake up.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:29 pmBullshit at its finest.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:30 pmgeorge oh george, why didn’t one of those soldiers do the right thing this afternoon? you were all there, lined up like glass platters at the county fair!!!
i watched and prayed for your demise at the hands of one proud marine who cared enough about his country to see you covered in blood…
December 15th, 2006 at 4:48 pmare there barbarians at the gate yet as this decaying empire like Rome rewards its underpefroming officials. Think Crassius…….The modern day huns and visigoths banging on the American door are the central banks of Asia, Europe and elsewhere demanding their just return.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:49 pmAny of the boys in the background have a loaded service weapon, just askin’.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:58 pmThe ceremony featured “an armed forces full honor parade†for Rumsfeld.
Question: Isn’t it unusual for president to honor a Defense Secretary with a farewell ceremony such as this one?
Also, I tend to believe Pres Bush was not endorsing Rumsfeld tenure at the Pentagon as much as he was acknowledging, showing approval for Rumsfeld’s personal loyalty to him.
Cronies above all.
December 15th, 2006 at 5:02 pmIf he is so great, why did the decider decide to fire his ass?
December 15th, 2006 at 5:19 pmWhen do our elected reps start acting like they are representing the people and they are spending our money? I don’t want my tax dollars paying for this asshole’s going away party. They should pay for it out of thier own pockets. Thats what we do at the office for people leaving, we buy the party with our own money.
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No wait!!!
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I’ll comment when I catch my breath!
December 15th, 2006 at 5:32 pmHe didn’t say which country.
December 15th, 2006 at 6:18 pmhilarious….
December 15th, 2006 at 7:32 pmBush said that Rumsfeld “knows how to lead and he did and the country is better off for it. ”
Tell that to the families of the 22,000 wounded and the 3,000 dead…
December 15th, 2006 at 8:14 pmIf Rummy is the best ever, God help us!
December 15th, 2006 at 8:50 pmOhhhh yeah . . . . and cnn & fox are the most trustworthy news sources you know . . . . right half-wit ?
December 15th, 2006 at 9:26 pmuhhhh . . . mmmm . . . what’s my name again ? . . . I knew it just yesterday . . . . starts with a ‘G’ . . . . . dammit . . . why can’t I REMEMBER it ??
The Axis of EVIL aka. Cheney/Rumsfeld/Bush, have that smug and arrogant, “we know something that you don’t know” about this war. When we are all dead, we will be hailed has conquering heroes. Quite simiply, they are delusional lunatics.
Those who are receiving medals and accolades should be serving time in prison. What these evil men have brought upon both the USA and Iraq, has to go down as one of the most offensive and repugnant invasions and then occupation of another country. as the WORSE ever in history.
FOR WHAT? It’s so that you could use all of these high tech killing machines because if you don’t use them you can’t build more. The shelf life for these 21st Century war toys have to be considered here, you know?
The Military Industrial Complex is alive and kicking, isn’t it? This corrupt Axis of Evil are are joined at the hip with Haliburton and I’m sure if you look very closely with some oversight (COMING TO YOUR DC CONGRESS SOON) that if the dots are connected by a capable investigation, that Impeachment will begin.
Hail To The Chief: Nancy Pelosi.
December 15th, 2006 at 9:34 pmGeorge W. can skip Disneyworld next week in Orlando. Sorry, George! Praising Rumsfeld is a ride in FANTASYLAND this week. This is pure fantasy.
What’s so sad is that our tax dollars are hard at work with this MICKEY MOUSE TRIBUTE. I really don’t know how these folks can keep a straight face. Of course, George has had lots of practice living in a fantasy world.
Does Rumsfeld get a gold watch for his good service? Sure! Sure! HE REALLY DESERVES A MICKEY MOUSE WATCH.
I suppose next week Rumsfeld will check into an Alzheimer’s treatment facility, as Rumsfeld’s brain is a goner.
John
December 15th, 2006 at 9:34 pmIf King George says it, then it must be true. Have we ever had such an arrogant and dishonest president?
Bush obviously doesn’t understand how democracies work. An elected president serves the will of the people, not his. If he ignores the will of the people then one can only conclude that he hates democracy and all of the Americans he’s supposed to be serving.
December 15th, 2006 at 10:49 pmI was only half listening today but I am pretty sure I heard dubya say that he and Don Rumsfeld had “been through war together”.
A helecopter ride into the green zone does not count. Starting an unjust war that others must go through and die in is not a badge of distinction.
Where is the outrage from the folks who really do have bullets, RPGs and bombs targeted at them every day? Where is the outrage from the families of the nearly 3000 who have died.
December 16th, 2006 at 1:29 amI doubt anyone except the war profiteers and criminals were attending. What a Freak Show.
December 17th, 2006 at 6:47 amSee here, Preznit Bush Jr. understands what a lot of yew lilly-livered, frilly-lace panty-wearin’, unshaved underarm women, communist liberals DON’T understand.
Sometimes you gotta have BAD things happen… fer yer own GOOD!
Like when yer momma puts the tube in yer butt and pours the soapy water up there. You think she LIKES doin’ that? (Mine did, but that’s another story.) NO! She does it FER YER OWN GOOD!
Preznit Bush Jr. and Rummy just put the tube up our butts. We should be THANKING them.
December 17th, 2006 at 6:49 amand what does bush know about leadership?
December 17th, 2006 at 9:19 amtrucker, are you retarded?
December 17th, 2006 at 9:20 amTranslation:
“This man knows how to lead the country straight to hell. And the war profiteers are better off for it.”
December 17th, 2006 at 7:11 pmI can only surmise that the best way to lead, then, is to make it illegal for anyone to do anything but blindly follow.
December 18th, 2006 at 11:11 amWell, I guess it begs the obvious question If he is so great, WHY DID YOU FIRE HIM?
December 18th, 2006 at 3:23 pm