Gen. Pace says he was forced out.
Gen. Pace says he was forced out.
“In his first public comments on the Bush administration’s surprise decision to replace him as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Gen. Peter Pace disclosed that he had turned down an offer to voluntarily retire rather than be forced out.”
To quit in wartime, he said, would be letting down the troops.
“One thing that was discussed was whether or not I should just voluntarily retire and take the issue off the table,” Pace said, according to a transcript released Friday by his office at the Pentagon.
“I said I could not do that for one very fundamental reason,” which is that no soldier or Marine in Iraq should “think — ever — that his chairman, whoever that person is, could have stayed in the battle and voluntarily walked off the battlefield.
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Right-wing NUTJOB: He’s a LIBERAL appointed by Bill Clinton!
June 15th, 2007 at 2:57 pmYeap Pace, feel good to lose your sole that idiot huh? All that ass kissin got you where?
June 15th, 2007 at 2:59 pmIf you don’t think what Bubbleboy wants you to think then you are done, thru, fineto, see ya, don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
(and they are gonna smear you now for doing your job) Good luck there Peter, watch yer back.
IGNORE THE TROLLS – Debate good, Trolls bad
June 15th, 2007 at 3:02 pmGeneral Pace didn’t kiss anybody’s ass. He wasn’t hawkish enough on Iran, that’s why they’re going to replace him with Mullen.
Be careful what all of you wish for.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:02 pmI wonder how many soldiers would “Retire” from Iraq if given the chance.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:03 pmBush walked away form the battle field during Vietnam.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:03 pm…sleep with the Devil…
…and you get…
…BURNED…
…DUHmerikkka STILL hasn’t SEEN the Bush curse…
…yet…
June 15th, 2007 at 3:03 pmThis certainly reinforces the impression that he was forced out over policy differences. My take, he was pushing back against the White House’s efforts to force the military to Surge into Iran: see, http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/6/8/154911/3350
June 15th, 2007 at 3:03 pm“Bush walked away form the battle field during Vietnam.
Comment by Spudge_Boy — June 15, 2007 @ 3:03 pm”
He RAN from the battle field……
Just had to make that correction….
June 15th, 2007 at 3:04 pmYahoo-”Gas Prices Expected to Rise at Pump”
Gotta bilk the American people while the bilking is still good.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:09 pm“Joint Chiefs Chair: I Was Forced Out”
June 15th, 2007 at 3:09 pmOf course he was. This administration doesn’t want to send someone in front of Congress for re-confirmation that can actually answer questions.
They’ll send a three star wannabe four star general to answer ‘Well that didn’t happen on my watch.’
Well, from what Harry Reid said, Pace would not have been reconfirmed anyway. I’m just wondering what the Democrats are going to do about confirming Pace’s replacement. I certainly hope they don’t rubber stamp him the way they did with Gates. It’s about time that the Democratic party grew a backbone.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:11 pmAww don’t worry Pace! You ALREADY let the troops down by being part of sending them there in the first place.
So shut up you whiney slime. You’re a disgrace to this country whether you are in power or not.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:13 pmI’m glad you demmies are happy because you wanted Pace ousted so much, you’re gonna get what you don’t want – World War III.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:13 pmComment by Anonymous By Choice
Pace had a distinguised 40-year career. Pace never gave the signal to send troops to Iraq – the Congress and President did.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:15 pmOdd. Why can’t they force Gonzales to resign?
June 15th, 2007 at 3:16 pmDid he say anything about gay people?
June 15th, 2007 at 3:20 pmPace’s anti-gay comments (with apology) or an Attack on Iran?
I see all of you inadvertantly chose the latter…
June 15th, 2007 at 3:22 pmCompTROLLER V-1 – Dude, why do you come here to make yourself look dumb day after day? Why not climb out of your pizza stained pajamas, shake the crumbs from your belly, pick-up your sippy-cup, and go get another GOP kool-aid slushy? Your gonna need it.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:25 pmWARNING- no sympathy. NONE. Pace is getting what he deserves and it ain’t gonna get better soon- I HOPE!
June 15th, 2007 at 3:26 pmComment by Rusty
Nobody who uses “dude” liberally in every sentence should be taken seriously.
You can choose to take responsibility for what you indirectly advocate, and that is a war with Iran. It sure doesn’t make me look dumb. It’s straightforward, really. Democrats will share responsibility for Iran as they need to for Iraq.
Go clean out the barn, Rusty.
Traitor “dude.” Heh.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:31 pmIRAN – Pace was a major hinderance to Dear Leader’s and NeoBushCo’s effort to attack Iran. Chickenhawks idiots rule these days. Very scary…
June 15th, 2007 at 3:32 pmAnd please contradict the NEOCONS on this > This is NOT a Generational War ( their new neoconspeak) with Iran as they will want to portray it . We MUST call it (as it really will be) a NEW WAR in the Middle East. Progressives please – we need to use those words exactly. IRAN = NEW WAR brought to us by GOP/Republican Party/BushCo it is all the same.
Comment by Rusty
Libetrolls like “Rusty” have nothing but childish jokes to spew. I’m glad Republicans have been wiping the mat of all of you these last several years.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:33 pmI look forward to seeing all of you remain loony and combative in the face of the majority.
Comment by AustinSF
Is he making himself look stupid, Rusty?
June 15th, 2007 at 3:34 pm“Nobody who uses “dude†liberally in every sentence should be taken seriously.”
says the person who posts ’seriously’ as ‘CompTROLLER V-1′
June 15th, 2007 at 3:35 pmRE: billjpa – at first I would be inclined to agree that he is “getting what he deserves”. Unfortunately the CW on this though is most feel that Pace was preventing a war with Iran ( a good thing for the World) and with him gone we are SCREWED – Big Time. On to Iran.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:36 pmLet’s sing it Libbies….BOMB BOMB BOMB BOMB BOMB IRAN!
I thank all of you libetrolls for your sheer intelligence.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:36 pmComment by pgw
Says the idiot who needs to be drafted to Iran. Yes, that should happen.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:38 pmAah come on Perfect Peter(Pace)! That’s what you get for being an ass licking stooge.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:40 pmFolks he mouthed everything the WH asked him to and now he complains ,what a jackass.
“Says the idiot who needs to be drafted to Iran. Yes, that should happen.”
aww, that’s precious coming from someone who’s prime fighting age. if anyone’s getting drafted, it’s you. plus you have all that experience from the fight to free ‘communist massachusetts’.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:41 pmLet’s sing it Libbies….BOMB BOMB BOMB BOMB BOMB IRAN!
Let’s SING it, Amerikkkan Nazi WAR CRIMINALS…
BURN BURN BURN, BURN BURN in HELL….
ESPECIALLY AWOL TRAITOR coxucker PUNK Bush…
I thank all of you “christians” who Jesus will say “I NEVER knew you”…
June 15th, 2007 at 3:42 pmComment by pgw
Awww, allow me to make something clear to you: My enlistment in the U.S. Navy was denied because of a hearing impairment.
You ought to go f*ck yourself.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:44 pmCompTROLLER V-1 “It sure doesn’t make me look dumb.” – No, you make you look dumb. Dude.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:45 pmComment by Mr. Bush Goes To Hell
Complain to your libecrats. They ousted a Chairman who wasn’t hawkish on Iran. For their efforts, they’re getting one who is.
Again, complain to them. I’m only singing the song all of you might as well be singing.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:45 pmCompTROLLER V-1 is chickhawk! Funny. I bet his intelligence impairment has kept him out of a lot of things. To bad this site isn’t one of them.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:46 pm- No, you make you look dumb. Dude.
Comment by Rusty
Sorry, not exactly a stinging rebuttal. I was expecting something more cheerfully academic coming from a liberal type.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:47 pmAgain, complain to them. I’m only singing the song all of you might as well be singing.
Yup, BURN IN HELL, Nazi amerikkkan TRAITOR.
You and TRAITOR coxucker PUNK Bush the WAR CRIMINAL.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:50 pmMistake #1
June 15th, 2007 at 3:51 pmThink loyalty to der chympfuehrer is a two way street.
Comment by pgw
Look at the official reports. Massachussetts is 86% Democratic, is only one of two states to lose population, business are being driven away and taxes are painstakingly high. You’re apparently one tought nut. It’s not exactly far-fetched to claim the “communist” title. How do you think the title “communist” was invented?
June 15th, 2007 at 3:51 pmComment by Rusty
What’s the matter, libetroll can’t take opposition? You haven’t exactly spouted anything except “dude” as far as intelligence goes. I should be the one judging you for low intelligence.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:54 pm“Complain to your libecrats. They ousted a Chairman who wasn’t hawkish on Iran. For their efforts, they’re getting one who is.”
the decision not to re-nominate pace was made by this administration.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:55 pmthe administration did not have this choice thrust upon them; they are not the victims of someone else’s choice. of course, you can blame whoever you want.
p.s.–i’ve got a friend who was an officer in the navy; you want me to see if they can pull some strings?
“p.s.–i’ve got a friend who was an officer in the navy; you want me to see if they can pull some strings?
Comment by pgw — June 15, 2007 @ 3:55 pm”
It’s not about serving his country….. It’s about saying “I tried, but they would not take me”…….
This is the TYPICAL Republican banter…… Even now I am MORE than sure that the military would take him. It’s obvious that he is not reading brail here so there is no reason he could not put on the uniform and go to Iraq to die for his great leader Bush……
Except that he WON’T because, like ALL Republicans, he’s a PU$$Y!
June 15th, 2007 at 3:58 pm“Except that he WON’T because, like ALL Republicans, he’s a PU$$Y!
Comment by RemoveBush — June 15, 2007 @ 3:58 pm”
Correction…..
Like MOST Republicans…….
I do know of a FEW that are brave enough to back up their comments with their actions.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:00 pmComment by pgw
“the decision not to re-nominate pace was made by this administration.”
That’s right, because he wasn’t hawkish enough on Iran. Also include those on Capital Hill (including democrats) who weren’t willing to reconfirm the General.
“the administration did not have this choice thrust upon them”
You just said it was their choice. Of course it’s their choice. Gen. Pace certainly didn’t want to go.
“i’ve got a friend who was an officer in the navy; you want me to see if they can pull some strings?”
I think my local recruiting office made a very thorough assessment and informed me I was physically eligible. Physical requirements are rather strict in the military. Somehow drug convictions aren’t, but the physical requirements are.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:03 pm“I think my local recruiting office made a very thorough assessment and informed me I was physically eligible. Physical requirements are rather strict in the military. Somehow drug convictions aren’t, but the physical requirements are.
Comment by CompTROLLER V-1 — June 15, 2007 @ 4:03 pm”
Then get your sorry a$$ into a uniform and die for your great leader over in Iraq!!!!
June 15th, 2007 at 4:07 pmComment by RemoveBush
I think you can quit your speculation. I’m no chickenhawk, so you have no right to harrass anyone with your loony talking points. I tried to serve, you probably didn’t. You don’t love your country, so it doesn’t faze me.
(For your information, reading brail is for the BLIND.)
June 15th, 2007 at 4:07 pmComment by RemoveBush
It was a typo, pal. Wasn’t is the word. Given my previous statements, I’m not surprised you are stupid enough to see past that one.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:08 pm“Also include those on Capital Hill (including democrats) who weren’t willing to reconfirm the General.”
wow, so the administration backed down? that’s a first. guess ‘the decider’ isn’t really ‘the decider.’
June 15th, 2007 at 4:10 pmSince my post dissapeared…..
“It was a typo, pal. Wasn’t is the word. Given my previous statements, I’m not surprised you are stupid enough to see past that one.
Comment by CompTROLLER V-1 — June 15, 2007 @ 4:08 pm”
RIGHT!!!!!
They are taking the worst of the worst right now, which means that you are eligible….
So get your a$$ down there and put on the uniform, there is a coffin with you name on it waiting.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:25 pmPace, not a smart thing to say. You should never have gotten into bed with this scumbag republican administration. Sorry.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:35 pmAn Official RNC Troll Dept. Announcement:
In response to several concerns about the errant messaging behavior of CompTROLLER V-1, we have to announce that CT V-1 went “offline†several weeks ago. We sent out several technicians but as they are skilled only in the latest technology, they could do little with the antiquated programming architecture and physical plant of CT V-1.
As near as we can tell, its fact-distortion algorithm was corrupted when it actually tried to grapple logically with a fact-based argument from one of TP’s longtime posters. Unfprtunaelt, it was not designed for this kind of service, and when the facts kept adding up against its position, CT V-1 apparently blew a circuit board, which is why we now advise our troll-American employees against actually addressing arguments head-on.
Our field ops told us the best thing to do would be to let CT V-1 roam the blogosphere, and its batteries would probably run out of juice before its screwed-up logic did too much damage to our side. Unfortunately, the batteries were the only thing that were built well on the thing. They’re the same batteries that the Mars Rover had.
Therefore, the best recommendation of the RNC Troll Dept. is, if you enounter CT V-1, please try not to draw any attention to it. It can only hurt our side.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:35 pmLook everyone, see the Troll – CompTROLLER V-1 – look hard, see how he needs attention. See how he call Libs stupid, etc.
This is the typical response from an immature insecure loser.
He is hated in real life so he comes here to lash out at anyone whose attention he can get.
The constant stupid comebacks, the, “Look at me” responses as it tries to look smart and clever, which he is neither.
Learn to recognize TROLL SPEAK and IGNORE IT.
IGNORE THE TROLLS – Debate good, CompTROLLER V-1 bad
June 15th, 2007 at 4:36 pmComment by RemoveBush
It’s confirmed. You are braindead.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:55 pmGosh. Poor Pace. Poor poor bigotted homophobic Pace. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
He pushes this illegal war for Bush and Rummy and has the audacity of calling others immoral?!?
June 15th, 2007 at 4:57 pm“wow, so the administration backed down? that’s a first. guess ‘the decider’ isn’t really ‘the decider.’”
Comment by pgw
I can tell you don’t watch the news, so allow me to reiterate: BOTH the administration and the Congress were unwilling to reconfirm Pace. Bad decision by both branches. A BAD one. Enjoy the war with Iran. Democratic discontent with the “anti-gay” comments is one element, the administration’s fascination with Iran is another. That bodes well to oust a very capable General.
Republicans love wars for profit, Democrats love it because its something big to complain about, fits with their constant “end of the world” vision.
June 15th, 2007 at 5:00 pmComment by rf7777
I’m glad you were offended by Pace’s remarks (which he regretted). The administration would now like to make it all better by bombing the living hell out of Iran. Enjoy your next JCS Chairman.
June 15th, 2007 at 5:02 pmI’m glad you were offended by Pace’s remarks (which he regretted). The administration would now like to make it all better by bombing the living hell out of Iran. Enjoy your next JCS Chairman.
Intelligence committees informed TRAITOR Bush over 2 years ago that attacking Iran would ALMOST CERTAINLY cause the 160,000 US soldiers to become the UNRELENTING TARGETS of the insurgents.
In other words, the Iraqis have been NICE to the OCCUPIERS to this point, and that attacking Iran would cause the
WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER of the US troops in Iraq.
I guess YOU like that, being a COWARD like AWOL Bush and all…
June 15th, 2007 at 5:06 pmI’m confused : I look and see that the Army is composed of “Doves” and liberals.
June 15th, 2007 at 5:10 pmGeneral Pace lied for the White House and allowed more then 3500 soldiers to die based on those lies. Now we are to feel sorry that his friends in the White House kicked him out. If you dance to the music aka Devil you will pay to the pauper. Pace was part of the criminal team and as a soldier he allowed follow soldiers to walk in to an invasion and Pace was paid for it. Pace will join the rest of the liars that followed the White House crime wave.
June 15th, 2007 at 5:16 pm“General Pace didn’t kiss anybody’s ass. He wasn’t hawkish enough on Iran, that’s why they’re going to replace him with Mullen.–CompTROLLER V-1
What CRAP. They have switched the Joint Chiefs over to Navy BECAUSE of the upcoming attack on Iran.
• Pace is a COWARD and a traitor, besides being a warcriminal, and an utter SUCK-UP to the traitor Rumsfeld — the worst SecDef in the history of the United States.
I hope he ends up in a warcrimes trial, but doubt he will. He is a dirty, dirty dog.
June 15th, 2007 at 5:18 pmIt’s Hilary’s doing she wants to end “Don’t ask don’t tell.”
June 15th, 2007 at 5:19 pmComment by Mr. Bush Goes To Hell
I don’t support an invasion of Iran. And do you think the President cares about the Intelligence committees? I’m merely pointing out the next invasion they’re going for, and Admiral Mullen supports the idea.
Please, welcome your next JCS Chairman.
June 15th, 2007 at 5:21 pmComment by Paul in LA
“What CRAP. They have switched the Joint Chiefs over to Navy BECAUSE of the upcoming attack on Iran.”
I believe I stated that. General Pace was not a hawk on Iran, admitted there was no evidence of intent from the Iranian government to supply insurgents in Iraq with weapons, etc. Admiral Mullen concurs with the administration, so he’s got himself a new job.
“Pace is a COWARD and a traitor, besides being a warcriminal, and an utter SUCK-UP to the traitor Rumsfeld — the worst SecDef in the history of the United States.”
I really don’t believe Pace to be any of those. He cares deeply for the troops and deserved another two-year term. He so happened to be JCS Chairman not long before Rumsfeld resigned. He even confronted Rumsfeld LIVE on detainee abuse.
June 15th, 2007 at 5:28 pm“General Pace didn’t kiss anybody’s ass. He wasn’t hawkish enough on Iran, that’s why they’re going to replace him with Mullen.”
Are you high?
June 16th, 2007 at 12:13 am“I’m glad you demmies are happy because you wanted Pace ousted so much, you’re gonna get what you don’t want – World War III.”
Retard, nice job. WWIII is all on you, dumba$$.
June 16th, 2007 at 12:15 am“I don’t support an invasion of Iran. And do you think the President cares about the Intelligence committees? I’m merely pointing out the next invasion they’re going for, and Admiral Mullen supports the idea.”
You might want to stop supporting the current adminstration, then.
June 16th, 2007 at 12:16 amHarry Reid and Carl Levin offered the Cheney crazies an out in getting rid of Gen. Pace whom I believe has been selflessly fighting against the planned attack on Iran.
We need to get rid of Reid he is no DEMOCRATIC LEADER. Reid and Levin are the cowards who care more about AIPAC funding of their careers than about America, our military or the innocent civilians in Iraq or Iran.
June 16th, 2007 at 6:00 amComment by JPark
Are you completely braindead? That appears to be the case. You might want to take my advice and quit making yourself look stupid, even to your own peers.
Are you asking then if TP is high? Geez, because they documented Mullen having anti-Iran views. I see you’re a one-sided attack dog. Good luck with that, but expect to be squashed. Are you actually denying the administration is gearing up to attack Iran?
Selective memory, I’m glad it’s working out for you. Run along, JP*ssy.
June 16th, 2007 at 10:36 amYou might want to stop supporting the current adminstration, then.
Comment by JPark
Never said I supported the current administration. I support the Republican party. You can’t just remodel my words.
June 16th, 2007 at 10:37 amRetard, nice job. WWIII is all on you, dumba$$.
Comment by JPark
I’ve haven’t even voted yet. Please give a technical argument on how it’s “on me,” especially coming from someone who probably supports instating a draft. That’s right, sending people to war INVOLUNTARILY.
The burden of proof is on you, libecrat.
June 16th, 2007 at 10:41 am