Comments on: Hughes to exit State Department http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Lily Smith Vidalia, Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-123051 Lily Smith Vidalia, Georgia Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:30:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-123051 Please don`t show her face again with her double-standards. Please don`t show her face again with her double-standards.

]]> By: ray http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121525 ray Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:48:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121525 Her accomplishments while in office are on a par with the accomplishments of other members of this Administration. If success is measured by how they managed to enrich their supporters and benefit themselves at the expense of the American public, the y have done an outstanding job. In this Administration, competence is not measured by criteria normally applied through objective standards, it is measured by their own view of the reality they have created for themselves and wish to impose on everyone else. The only legacy this Administration will leave is a mess of global proportions that future generations will have to deal with. Her accomplishments while in office are on a par with the accomplishments of other members of this Administration. If success is measured by how they managed to enrich their supporters and benefit themselves at the expense of the American public, the y have done an outstanding job. In this Administration, competence is not measured by criteria normally applied through objective standards, it is measured by their own view of the reality they have created for themselves and wish to impose on everyone else. The only legacy this Administration will leave is a mess of global proportions that future generations will have to deal with.

]]> By: Tom, Anaheim, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121337 Tom, Anaheim, CA Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:54:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121337 Karen is cutting out because she doesn't want to have to serve a forced stint for State Department staffers in Iraq. I'd do the same thing rather than go to Iraq for a tour of duty. Karen is cutting out because she doesn't want to have to serve a forced stint for State Department staffers in Iraq. I'd do the same thing rather than go to Iraq for a tour of duty.

]]> By: Shawn Indianapolis IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121313 Shawn Indianapolis IN Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:22:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121313 Does this really surprise anyone? the entire premise of the Bush 2 presidency was to put people in roles they were entirely unqualified for. Condoliza Rice as NSA, Rumsfield as Sec of Defense, Brown as FEMA director, Snow as Sec of Treasury, ad nauseum. It's like they think their big money can buy success the world over just because they can use it to divide Americans and win elections here. Does this really surprise anyone? the entire premise of the Bush 2 presidency was to put people in roles they were entirely unqualified for. Condoliza Rice as NSA, Rumsfield as Sec of Defense, Brown as FEMA director, Snow as Sec of Treasury, ad nauseum.

It's like they think their big money can buy success the world over just because they can use it to divide Americans and win elections here.

]]> By: Moe, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121209 Moe, NY Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121209 Glad to here it...another one bites the dust! Let's hope she takes Rice with her. Glad to here it...another one bites the dust! Let's hope she takes Rice with her.

]]> By: T. Tim, Lodi, Wi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121040 T. Tim, Lodi, Wi Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:52:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121040 She was to "win the hearts and minds of the Muslim world." It would be funny if it weren't soooooo ludicrous and absurd--and deadly. Imperialists all of them. And amateurs at that. Their mantra to win hearts and minds is "Might is right." She was to "win the hearts and minds of the Muslim world." It would be funny if it weren't soooooo ludicrous and absurd–and deadly. Imperialists all of them. And amateurs at that. Their mantra to win hearts and minds is "Might is right."

]]> By: Can't wait till election 2008 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121017 Can't wait till election 2008 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:33:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121017 Don't believe the commenters here who seem to hate you, Karen. We love ya!!!Mwah... mwah... mwah... Wait, I just remembered you during Gore vs. Bush 2000. Phtooh... phtooh... phtooh Don't believe the commenters here who seem to hate you, Karen. We love ya!!!Mwah... mwah... mwah...

Wait, I just remembered you during Gore vs. Bush 2000. Phtooh... phtooh... phtooh

]]> By: Ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121013 Ron Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:31:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-121013 Hughes appointment to improve Americas image among Muslims is consistent with " Your doing a heck of a job Brownie" being in charge of Katrina or Harriet Miers being the "Most qualified" to sit on the Supreme Court or any of a whole bunch of appointments of Bush cronies who have served America poorly.What a pity. Hughes appointment to improve Americas image among Muslims is consistent with " Your doing a heck of a job Brownie" being in charge of Katrina or Harriet Miers being the "Most qualified" to sit on the Supreme Court or any of a whole bunch of appointments of Bush cronies who have served America poorly.What a pity.

]]> By: Cable King Pittsburgh PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120984 Cable King Pittsburgh PA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:07:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120984 Patronage jobs are still a bane to the betterment of America. Thanks Karen and Dubya for reminding all of us. Patronage jobs are still a bane to the betterment of America. Thanks Karen and Dubya for reminding all of us.

]]> By: Len, Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120980 Len, Chicago Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:03:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120980 She went to Europe to beg countries to send nominal amounts of troops and supplies to Iraq for PR purposes. A total waste of assets and pseudo-diplomacy. Everyone I've heard who no longer works for her + speaks about her publicly says she's a Ruthless, hateful B. She's also a poor-poor-poor man's Glenn Close She went to Europe to beg countries to send nominal amounts of troops and supplies to Iraq for PR purposes. A total waste of assets and pseudo-diplomacy.

Everyone I've heard who no longer works for her + speaks about her publicly says she's a Ruthless, hateful B.

She's also a poor-poor-poor man's Glenn Close

]]> By: Joel Hammer San Francisco, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120923 Joel Hammer San Francisco, CA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:30:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120923 Now that she's gone, the one who should really be leaving is Condi Rice, the most ineffective and arragont Secretary of State in the history of this country. Just like the moron she works for. Now that she's gone, the one who should really be leaving is Condi Rice, the most ineffective and arragont Secretary of State in the history of this country. Just like the moron she works for.

]]> By: Scott from Freehold http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120919 Scott from Freehold Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:27:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120919 Wow, she sure did a great job!!! I have noticed how successful she has been in "winning the hearts and minds of the Muslim world." Give her a Congressional Medal of Honor!! Wow, she sure did a great job!!! I have noticed how successful she has been in "winning the hearts and minds of the Muslim world." Give her a Congressional Medal of Honor!!

]]> By: Jr., California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120909 Jr., California Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:20:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120909 America is losing a good man in Washington. America is losing a good man in Washington.

]]> By: Marshal Phillips, Wichita, Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120881 Marshal Phillips, Wichita, Kansas Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:00:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120881 I guess posters don't seem to think she did anything positive for the US. If she was such a loyalist to Bush, why is she bailing out now? And to think my wife and I voted for Bush twice! My wife said we should vote for Hillary as our penitance. I like Ron Paul. I guess posters don't seem to think she did anything positive for the US.
If she was such a loyalist to Bush, why is she bailing out now?
And to think my wife and I voted for Bush twice!
My wife said we should vote for Hillary as our penitance.
I like Ron Paul.

]]> By: Wayne, Greenville TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120880 Wayne, Greenville TX Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:00:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120880 <b><i>Are we sure that isn't a picture of GWB in drag? Posted By Tom, Austin, Tx. : October 31, 2007 2:53 pm </b></i> No - George W. Bush IS a drag. He's been dragging this country down for seven years now..... Are we sure that isn't a picture of GWB in drag?

Posted By Tom, Austin, Tx. : October 31, 2007 2:53 pm

No – George W. Bush IS a drag. He's been dragging this country down for seven years now.....

]]> By: Dan, Seattle, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120871 Dan, Seattle, WA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:55:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120871 What a worthless tool. Buh bye! What a worthless tool. Buh bye!

]]> By: Linda Johnson, Arlington, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120843 Linda Johnson, Arlington, TX Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:44:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120843 She is totally irrelevant! Instead of patching relations with hostile countries, people must be scared seeing her and her cowgirl face with an arrogance look. How can USA gain a respect outside when we have such incompetant and worthless people representing this country. Can't wait till we have a democrat in the White House! She is totally irrelevant! Instead of patching relations with hostile countries, people must be scared seeing her and her cowgirl face with an arrogance look. How can USA gain a respect outside when we have such incompetant and worthless people representing this country. Can't wait till we have a democrat in the White House!

]]> By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120816 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:26:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120816 Friends, Hughes is being paid back with a huge salary for her loyalty to the Bush Cabal. Bush always makes failed appointments....remember the horsey-show manager that headed up FEMA?! Friends, Hughes is being paid back with a huge salary for her loyalty to the Bush Cabal.

Bush always makes failed appointments....remember the horsey-show manager that headed up FEMA?!

]]> By: Brendan H., San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120808 Brendan H., San Antonio, TX Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:22:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120808 Let's see... In 1994, Hughes got up a speaking engagement in Ft. Worth 3 weeks before the gubernatorial election in Texas and suggested that because then Texas Governor Anne Richards had some lesbian friends that she, Richards, just...might...be?! Richards went from 10 points up to 8 points down overnight, and the Bush Clown became governor. There must be a woman running for an important office somewhere soon, and they need Hughes' deft touch again!!! Let's see...

In 1994, Hughes got up a speaking engagement in Ft. Worth 3 weeks before the gubernatorial election in Texas and suggested that because then Texas Governor Anne Richards had some lesbian friends that she, Richards, just...might...be?!

Richards went from 10 points up to 8 points down overnight, and the Bush Clown became governor.

There must be a woman running for an important office somewhere soon, and they need Hughes' deft touch again!!!

]]> By: Austin Kinsella, Fountain Valley, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120796 Austin Kinsella, Fountain Valley, CA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:12:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120796 Bush is probably shining up a Medal of Freedom to mark her exit in December. Bush is probably shining up a Medal of Freedom to mark her exit in December.

]]> By: Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120793 Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:09:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120793 She just couldn't get those crazy towel-heads to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, so whaddya gonna do? She just couldn't get those crazy towel-heads to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, so whaddya gonna do?

]]> By: Mike, Palo Alto, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120776 Mike, Palo Alto, CA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:55:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120776 Good. She's done enough damage. Good. She's done enough damage.

]]> By: Tom, Austin, Tx. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120772 Tom, Austin, Tx. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:53:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120772 Are we sure that isn't a picture of GWB in drag? Maybe at a party with Rudy. Are we sure that isn't a picture of GWB in drag? Maybe at a party with Rudy.

]]> By: j.p beverly hills ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120760 j.p beverly hills ca Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:44:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120760 just like all republicans they never get anything done . just like all republicans they never get anything done .

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120749 Anonymous Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:35:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120749 she is an idiot and always has been. she had no idea how to talk with people from the mid east. ugly idiot she is an idiot and always has been.
she had no idea how to talk with people from the mid east. ugly idiot

]]> By: m T http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120741 m T Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:32:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120741 Report the real news! Sibel Edmonds has just offered to break state secrets gag orders on her in exchange for an unedited interview. You would think this would be news in a supposedly free society! FBI translator and whistleblower Sibel Edmonds, the most gagged person in the history of the USA is willing to face charges, and wants to name names of people still in our Congress and government who were involved in corruption and TREASON prior to 9/11. Stop hiding the real news with fluff like this story! Report the real news!

Sibel Edmonds has just offered to break state secrets gag orders on her in exchange for an unedited interview. You would think this would be news in a supposedly free society!

FBI translator and whistleblower Sibel Edmonds, the most gagged person in the history of the USA is willing to face charges, and wants to name names of people still in our Congress and government who were involved in corruption and TREASON prior to 9/11.

Stop hiding the real news with fluff like this story!

]]> By: Flagship, Hartford, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120729 Flagship, Hartford, CT Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:22:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120729 Karen Hughes needs to pay back her over priced salary for what she didn't accomplish. (She was a waste of our tax dollars) Karen Hughes needs to pay back her over priced salary for what she didn't accomplish. (She was a waste of our tax dollars)

]]> By: roger uville oh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120705 roger uville oh Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:17:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120705 Soon they will all be back in Texas snorting coke and drinking booze. Just like the old days. Soon they will all be back in Texas snorting coke and drinking booze. Just like the old days.

]]> By: Ken Howell Chapel Hill NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120680 Ken Howell Chapel Hill NC Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:00:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120680 Hughes is going to work for Romney! Hughes is going to work for Romney!

]]> By: Nelson Colorado Springs co http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120633 Nelson Colorado Springs co Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:39:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120633 The Undersecretary Ms Karen Hughes has done all to the ship above water. I think she know the boat is sinking She did the right thing, most all his (bush) members has already jumped The Undersecretary Ms Karen Hughes has done all to the ship above water. I think she know the boat is sinking She did the right thing, most all his (bush) members has already jumped

]]> By: Dr Atomic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120631 Dr Atomic Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:38:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120631 When she leaves, she'll steal all the White House furniture. When she leaves, she'll steal all the White House furniture.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120627 Anonymous Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:36:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120627 Bush sent two women to connect with the Muslim world? What a retard! They don't like women, we have to respect that. 2009 can't come fast enough! Bush sent two women to connect with the Muslim world?

What a retard! They don't like women, we have to respect that.

2009 can't come fast enough!

]]> By: Craig Michael Uhl, MD, Palm Desert, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120615 Craig Michael Uhl, MD, Palm Desert, CA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:31:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120615 As a former member of the foreign service who was public affairs officer under Karen Hughes' predecessor, Margaret Tutweiler - who also resigned after the Abu Graib public relations disaster - we now see the departure of Hughes - apparently, the war with Iran is set - and her usefulness to actually attempt at diplomacy toward the Muslim world has failed. One of the reasons, I and so many others have left the great bastion of diplomacy, the State Department, has been how this organization has been led by neo-cons, and or hand-picked by Dick Cheney in nearly every bureau, where diplomatic channels are being torn apart to allow the war machine to prosper - we are watching the end of greatness for the United States - it saddens me and should every American. None of the present 'contestants' to be the next occupant of the White House has a clue as to how serious our standing as world leader has been threatened; perhaps, only Ron Paul. As a former member of the foreign service who was public affairs officer under Karen Hughes' predecessor, Margaret Tutweiler – who also resigned after the Abu Graib public relations disaster – we now see the departure of Hughes – apparently, the war with Iran is set – and her usefulness to actually attempt at diplomacy toward the Muslim world has failed.

One of the reasons, I and so many others have left the great bastion of diplomacy, the State Department, has been how this organization has been led by neo-cons, and or hand-picked by Dick Cheney in nearly every bureau, where diplomatic channels are being torn apart to allow the war machine to prosper – we are watching the end of greatness for the United States – it saddens me and should every American.

None of the present 'contestants' to be the next occupant of the White House has a clue as to how serious our standing as world leader has been threatened; perhaps, only Ron Paul.

]]> By: Samuel Clemmons, Washington, D.C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120614 Samuel Clemmons, Washington, D.C. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:31:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120614 I wonder how many people who profess to hate her actually know anything more about the job that she did than what is in the article? Judging from the mindless comments, I would guess not. A good example why politics are in the state they are in today, a mindless electorate who is more interested in saying "Good Riddance to another republican hack" than actually learning any facts. I wonder how many people who profess to hate her actually know anything more about the job that she did than what is in the article? Judging from the mindless comments, I would guess not. A good example why politics are in the state they are in today, a mindless electorate who is more interested in saying "Good Riddance to another republican hack" than actually learning any facts.

]]> By: DEE - TEXAS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120590 DEE - TEXAS Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:15:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120590 GOOD NEWS...NOW IF WE COULD JUST GET GEORGE AND DICK TO LEAVE WITH HER. GOOD NEWS...NOW IF WE COULD JUST GET GEORGE AND DICK TO LEAVE WITH HER.

]]> By: Michael Torrance, CA. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120589 Michael Torrance, CA. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:15:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120589 Dear Pm in Long Beach, I did vote for Bush (twice) and I'm no idiot. But there isn't a day that goes by that I don't kick myself in the ass for voting for that half whit. I've been a republican all my life and thought I should vote with my party. Now, because of Bush, i'm an ex-republican! Dear Pm in Long Beach,

I did vote for Bush (twice) and I'm no idiot. But there isn't a day that goes by that I don't kick myself in the ass for voting for that half whit. I've been a republican all my life and thought I should vote with my party. Now, because of Bush, i'm an ex-republican!

]]> By: Mike USMC 95-99 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120584 Mike USMC 95-99 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:12:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120584 HELL'UVA JOB HUGHESY!!! C'mon...The State Dept is a joke nowadays... Facelifter of the Dept? more like Quazimoto of the State Dept.... HELL'UVA JOB HUGHESY!!!

C'mon...The State Dept is a joke nowadays...

Facelifter of the Dept? more like Quazimoto of the State Dept....

]]> By: Oscar, Rio Vista, CA 94571 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120574 Oscar, Rio Vista, CA 94571 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:07:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120574 Another example of cronyism in action. This woman is so incompetent but she is a Bushie loyalist, which is the only credentials needed to get a top administration post. If Condasleaza thinks this woman did such a great job then she needs her butt kicked as well. Another example of cronyism in action. This woman is so incompetent but she is a Bushie loyalist, which is the only credentials needed to get a top administration post.

If Condasleaza thinks this woman did such a great job then she needs her butt kicked as well.

]]> By: Mike, Philadelphia, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120573 Mike, Philadelphia, PA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:07:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120573 What a shame. She seemed like such a nice guy. Buh-bye! What a shame. She seemed like such a nice guy. Buh-bye!

]]> By: Corky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120570 Corky Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:06:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120570 Hallelujah!! There is a God! Hallelujah!! There is a God!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120566 Anonymous Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:04:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120566 Another incompetent George Bush buddy takes a hike. Taxpayer money down the drain for another George Bush idea. Rice should be next. Another incompetent George Bush buddy takes a hike. Taxpayer money down the drain for another George Bush idea. Rice should be next.

]]> By: jason - iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120560 jason - iowa Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:01:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120560 bushes inner circle has made millions i bet. i would like to see the W-2s of the money the appointees have made since bush and them have been in office since oil is sky high the bush family and the opec have made untold billions. off this war i'am sure his inner circle has benefited tremedously bushes inner circle has made millions i bet. i would like to see the W-2s of the money the appointees have made since bush and them have been in office since oil is sky high the bush family and the opec have made untold billions. off this war i'am sure his inner circle has benefited tremedously

]]> By: Pam, Long Beach, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120559 Pam, Long Beach, California Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:01:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120559 And another idiot of the Bush administration runs away. Apparently, they never have the courage to admit the failures of Bush and his cronies. Well, of course, if they did, Bush & Company would try to destroy their reputations. What a giant mistake and I blame every person who voted for these miserable human beings. Obviously, they didn't win because smart people voted for them...some kind of lack of empathy, or childhood humilation must make up the bulk of the right wing. Cause they're getting even with the smart people by voting for their own kind. And another idiot of the Bush administration runs away. Apparently, they never have the courage to admit the failures of Bush and his cronies. Well, of course, if they did, Bush & Company would try to destroy their reputations. What a giant mistake and I blame every person who voted for these miserable human beings. Obviously, they didn't win because smart people voted for them...some kind of lack of empathy, or childhood humilation must make up the bulk of the right wing. Cause they're getting even with the smart people by voting for their own kind.

]]> By: mt, BR, La. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120549 mt, BR, La. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:57:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120549 Hughes is another example of placing loyalty above competence. She may know a lot about Texas and politics in the U.S., but she had absolutely no background or experience to qualify her for a leading role in U.S. mid-east relations in general or relations with Muslims, in particular. There were so many others Bush could have picked for the role he gave Hughes in 2005, person who might have been able to make some small positive difference. Hughes is another example of placing loyalty above competence. She may know a lot about Texas and politics in the U.S., but she had absolutely no background or experience to qualify her for a leading role in U.S. mid-east relations in general or relations with Muslims, in particular. There were so many others Bush could have picked for the role he gave Hughes in 2005, person who might have been able to make some small positive difference.

]]> By: AJ; Montpelier, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120542 AJ; Montpelier, VT Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:54:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120542 Ding Dong the Witch is Gone!!! Ding Dong the Witch is Gone!!!

]]> By: Corbett, Seattle WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120539 Corbett, Seattle WA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:52:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120539 This is appropriate for Halloween. I saw Karen Hughes speak in California once. She was pinch-faced, narrow minded, disturbingly referential to the Christian God and wholly condescending. People like her are the reason I do not own a gun. This is appropriate for Halloween. I saw Karen Hughes speak in California once. She was pinch-faced, narrow minded, disturbingly referential to the Christian God and wholly condescending.

People like her are the reason I do not own a gun.

]]> By: Peter Scalco Fernandina Beach, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120538 Peter Scalco Fernandina Beach, Florida Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:52:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120538 It's obvious by her looks,connections and mannerisms that Ms. Hughes is the illegitimate daughter of GHW Bush. These guys should treat their families better. What a surprise she did not seem to understand other cultures: GW and the rest of these clowns don't feel the need to understand those beneath their station.If ignorance is bliss then they are the happiest folks on earth. It's obvious by her looks,connections and mannerisms that Ms. Hughes is the illegitimate daughter of GHW Bush. These guys should treat their families better. What a surprise she did not seem to understand other cultures: GW and the rest of these clowns don't feel the need to understand those beneath their station.If ignorance is bliss then they are the happiest folks on earth.

]]> By: Joseph, Louisville, KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120536 Joseph, Louisville, KY Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:52:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120536 Actually, it is normal for political appointees (explicit or implicit) to leave a lame-duck administration about a year before the following election. They do so in order to align with candidates in the upcoming election. This is especially true of those not in the "big" positions. Condoleeza Rice can't leave, because no one wants to borrow from a previous administration's important players, no matter how good the previous administration. But this "medium-sized fish" use the new elections to try and move up the ladder, so to speak. This trend is years old. Don't read too much into it. Actually, it is normal for political appointees (explicit or implicit) to leave a lame-duck administration about a year before the following election. They do so in order to align with candidates in the upcoming election. This is especially true of those not in the "big" positions. Condoleeza Rice can't leave, because no one wants to borrow from a previous administration's important players, no matter how good the previous administration. But this "medium-sized fish" use the new elections to try and move up the ladder, so to speak. This trend is years old. Don't read too much into it.

]]> By: A. Thomas, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120530 A. Thomas, New York, NY Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:51:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120530 The writing is on the wall that Bush ship is sinking and that the republican fortune is turning for the worse. These good weather friends of Bush do not want to wait to leave till the bitter end. The writing is on the wall that Bush ship is sinking and that the republican fortune is turning for the worse. These good weather friends of Bush do not want to wait to leave till the bitter end.

]]> By: Carol, Pittsburgh, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120513 Carol, Pittsburgh, PA Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:43:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/31/hughes-to-exit-state-department/#comment-120513 I imagine she will still have the President's ear as long as there are phones and email, as she is one of the Puppeteers. I don't agree with a word she says, but I have to give her props -- she's the best "spinmeister" there is! I imagine she will still have the President's ear as long as there are phones and email, as she is one of the Puppeteers. I don't agree with a word she says, but I have to give her props - she's the best "spinmeister" there is!

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