Comments on: Balancing act: Defense Secretary to bridge two administrations http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Boise, ID http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163441 Boise, ID Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:30:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163441 I am a Republican. It doesn't matter what Obama does, or says. He is guilty. If he were a white Republican, I would have voted for him. If he does well, I will credit Bush. If he does poorly, it will be because he is a Liberal Democrat. I will vote for Palin because she says really good words like Maverick. Anyone that chooses to be a part of his administration is either bad because they work for him, or good because they are Republican. Anyone whose name contains Hussein is a terrorist. I love guns, God and babies. No Liberal Terrorist Socialist can stop me from imposing my beliefs on them. Budwieser beer is good. I only drink American beer. Outsourcing is good. Drill here drill now. Amen. I am a Republican. It doesn't matter what Obama does, or says. He is guilty. If he were a white Republican, I would have voted for him. If he does well, I will credit Bush. If he does poorly, it will be because he is a Liberal Democrat. I will vote for Palin because she says really good words like Maverick. Anyone that chooses to be a part of his administration is either bad because they work for him, or good because they are Republican. Anyone whose name contains Hussein is a terrorist. I love guns, God and babies. No Liberal Terrorist Socialist can stop me from imposing my beliefs on them. Budwieser beer is good. I only drink American beer. Outsourcing is good. Drill here drill now. Amen.

]]> By: Brad - California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163378 Brad - California Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:09:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163378 Even though I don't care too much for anyone willing to prosecute wars that we can't afford and that should never have been waged, I understand that the choice is still the president's, not mine. But thinking back to the campaign, and all of the garbage that white-haired old idiot from Arizona McCain spewed about winning with honor in Iraq... I just have to ask - what good is a victory if you bankrupt yourself doing it? Let Iraq fend for itself. Use American dollars in America, not Iraq, not Afghanistan, not Israel, but the United States of America. Even though I don't care too much for anyone willing to prosecute wars that we can't afford and that should never have been waged, I understand that the choice is still the president's, not mine.

But thinking back to the campaign, and all of the garbage that white-haired old idiot from Arizona McCain spewed about winning with honor in Iraq... I just have to ask – what good is a victory if you bankrupt yourself doing it? Let Iraq fend for itself.

Use American dollars in America, not Iraq, not Afghanistan, not Israel, but the United States of America.

]]> By: MattZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163372 MattZ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:02:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163372 Hey, if you like Gates or not, you gotta admit that Rumsfeld is an easy act to follow. Anybody short of Gengis Khan would look good compared to a PNAC peon like Rummy. MZ Hey, if you like Gates or not, you gotta admit that Rumsfeld is an easy act to follow. Anybody short of Gengis Khan would look good compared to a PNAC peon like Rummy.
MZ

]]> By: Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163369 Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:00:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163369 Where's Rumsmfeld? In a hole with Cheney and Tom Delay? Where's Rumsmfeld?

In a hole with Cheney and Tom Delay?

]]> By: Peter (CA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163365 Peter (CA) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:59:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163365 To the right wing pinheads: Who should Gates listen to? The idiot President, the sociopathic Vice-President, and the clueless SOS? That administration has already checked out. Bush is just hanging around long enough to unveil some portraits, pardon some of his favorite felons, and get his cleaning deposit back. To the right wing pinheads:

Who should Gates listen to? The idiot President, the sociopathic Vice-President, and the clueless SOS? That administration has already checked out. Bush is just hanging around long enough to unveil some portraits, pardon some of his favorite felons, and get his cleaning deposit back.

]]> By: Milhouse van Houten http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163349 Milhouse van Houten Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:53:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163349 As Shrub babbles incoherently about"winning in Iraq",just remember to look interested and nod accordingly. As Shrub babbles incoherently about"winning in Iraq",just remember to look interested and nod accordingly.

]]> By: Mari http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163318 Mari Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:40:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163318 @ LYNN.......... Well said!! @ LYNN.......... Well said!!

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163308 Ken Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:37:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163308 @Bush's Men: I call you and your ilk "floaters". Its bad enough that people voted for the current idiot-in-charge twice, and then went for the trifecta of failure by voting for McCain; many did it out of a sense of quiet partisan loyalty, others, astonishingly, really do think the paths laid out by rightwing [R]s are better for the country despite their obvious failures. But very few of these people actually dare try to defend in a public forum their votes and their support of such abject failure....it is a quite embarrasing task for most to argue for the obviously indefensible. So it takes an especially dysfunctional personality to "float" above the other neo-excrement and publicly display your vigorous ignorance by espousing rightwing lies and dogma as truth. You have much in common with the other "floaters" that exist in my cesspool. Post on you "floaters"...like your namesake you merely provide fertilizer.....fertilizer for the entertainment of the rest of us. @Bush's Men: I call you and your ilk "floaters". Its bad enough that people voted for the current idiot-in-charge twice, and then went for the trifecta of failure by voting for McCain; many did it out of a sense of quiet partisan loyalty, others, astonishingly, really do think the paths laid out by rightwing [R]s are better for the country despite their obvious failures. But very few of these people actually dare try to defend in a public forum their votes and their support of such abject failure....it is a quite embarrasing task for most to argue for the obviously indefensible.

So it takes an especially dysfunctional personality to "float" above the other neo-excrement and publicly display your vigorous ignorance by espousing rightwing lies and dogma as truth. You have much in common with the other "floaters" that exist in my cesspool. Post on you "floaters"...like your namesake you merely provide fertilizer.....fertilizer for the entertainment of the rest of us.

]]> By: CanIcallyouJoe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163306 CanIcallyouJoe Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:36:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163306 At least McCain/Palin aren't in the inaugural position. If that were the case, this would truly be another Bridge to No Where. Bob @ 8:31 "sorry but Gates cant get Osama and unfortunately that is a strategic defeat. we'll never get him." Actually, we would have had him had W not blocked any further military action against him. His family financed Bush Sr's and Bush Jr's presidential campaigns and Bush Jr's failed oil company after all. Ernie @ 9:24 "He should listen to Bush while he is President and screw Obama until Jan. 20." This would require Bush to actually do something. At least McCain/Palin aren't in the inaugural position. If that were the case, this would truly be another Bridge to No Where.

Bob @ 8:31
"sorry but Gates cant get Osama and unfortunately that is a strategic defeat. we'll never get him."

Actually, we would have had him had W not blocked any further military action against him. His family financed Bush Sr's and Bush Jr's presidential campaigns and Bush Jr's failed oil company after all.

Ernie @ 9:24
"He should listen to Bush while he is President and screw Obama until Jan. 20."

This would require Bush to actually do something.

]]> By: Ana B http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163294 Ana B Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:29:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163294 Given the current situation in the middle east, I feel comforted in the fact that he's keeping Gates. I believe he will do what's best for the country, no matter who is President. Given the current situation in the middle east, I feel comforted in the fact that he's keeping Gates. I believe he will do what's best for the country, no matter who is President.

]]> By: Ted van Tol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163285 Ted van Tol Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:26:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163285 to Flip Are you in a coma? to Flip

Are you in a coma?

]]> By: Marc-Boise http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163277 Marc-Boise Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:21:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163277 If any one Dept. needs the most "change" it is Defense. This is where the wasteful spending is. This is where the bad decisions are made. This is the most convoluted bureaucracy of all the Federal entities. One that burns money on obsolete weaponry while its troops and veterans live in poverty. Yet Gates is the one goon from the "Iran/Contra, Star Wars, Mission Accomplished" crowd picked to still remain onboard. Now that's change for ya' ! If any one Dept. needs the most "change" it is Defense. This is where the wasteful spending is. This is where the bad decisions are made. This is the most convoluted bureaucracy of all the Federal entities. One that burns money on obsolete weaponry while its troops and veterans live in poverty. Yet Gates is the one goon from the "Iran/Contra, Star Wars, Mission Accomplished" crowd picked to still remain onboard. Now that's change for ya' !

]]> By: chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163272 chuck Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:18:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163272 First of all ,George Bush and his cronies must be tried for war crimes and if guilty pay the price before we could move on. First of all ,George Bush and his cronies must be tried for war crimes and if guilty pay the price before we could move on.

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163266 Ken Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:14:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163266 After years of dealing with Bush, meeting with Obama must be like stepping out of a dark closet into the light for Gates. After years of dealing with Bush, meeting with Obama must be like stepping out of a dark closet into the light for Gates.

]]> By: LM75 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163265 LM75 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:13:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163265 I think Gates can pretty much forget Bush. He's not a lame duck. He is a cooked goose...... I think Gates can pretty much forget Bush. He's not a lame duck. He is a cooked goose......

]]> By: JuanM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163247 JuanM Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:47:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163247 Yawn...more of the same from these two corrupt parties. You democrats and republicans have screwed this country for years. Real change will come when someone comes to office that is not part of the Dems or Repubs. There is really little difference between these two parties. It's a shame that people don't recognize it. Yawn...more of the same from these two corrupt parties. You democrats and republicans have screwed this country for years. Real change will come when someone comes to office that is not part of the Dems or Repubs. There is really little difference between these two parties. It's a shame that people don't recognize it.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163243 David Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:39:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163243 Sorry, it's not that big a deal. It's on party and two names. The two party system is a ruse. Sorry, it's not that big a deal. It's on party and two names. The two party system is a ruse.

]]> By: Concerned Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163242 Concerned Democrat Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:38:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163242 This is great....but I would rather have more investigative reports on why Obama is pretending not to have talked to Gov. Blog about his Senate Seat. This is great....but I would rather have more investigative reports on why Obama is pretending not to have talked to Gov. Blog about his Senate Seat.

]]> By: Fair Dem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163241 Fair Dem Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:34:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163241 Gates is not the first Defense Secretary to bridge two administrattions (Robert McNarama for example), merely the first, perhaps, to bridge two administrations of opposite political parties. Gates is not the first Defense Secretary to bridge two administrattions (Robert McNarama for example), merely the first, perhaps, to bridge two administrations of opposite political parties.

]]> By: mother jones http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163239 mother jones Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:32:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163239 Gates will do what is right for America. Gates will do what is right for America.

]]> By: NY republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163237 NY republican Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:29:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163237 Whomever the President is. It's the Secretary of Defence's job to advise and when the decision is made say "Yes Sir, Commander in Chief, Sir!" then go out and do his best to make it work. With the decisions Mr. Gates has had to "make it work" so far this should be no problem after 1/20. P.S. President Bush is still his boss for a few more weeks, so he really can't ignore the man. Whomever the President is. It's the Secretary of Defence's job to advise and when the decision is made say "Yes Sir, Commander in Chief, Sir!" then go out and do his best to make it work. With the decisions Mr. Gates has had to "make it work" so far this should be no problem after 1/20.
P.S. President Bush is still his boss for a few more weeks, so he really can't ignore the man.

]]> By: STL-Veteran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163236 STL-Veteran Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:28:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163236 Gates is a good solid choice to get things stablized and our forces redeployed home and to Afganistan. Remember the most important thing is the saftey of those troops serving this country we don't need some nimrod coming in and just packing up and going home, that will get people killed for sure. Additionaly I hope Gates works closely with the new VA Sec. we finialy have someone that knows what we have been through and is willing to stand up for the us. Thank God!!! Gates is a good solid choice to get things stablized and our forces redeployed home and to Afganistan. Remember the most important thing is the saftey of those troops serving this country we don't need some nimrod coming in and just packing up and going home, that will get people killed for sure.

Additionaly I hope Gates works closely with the new VA Sec. we finialy have someone that knows what we have been through and is willing to stand up for the us. Thank God!!!

]]> By: CHI TOWN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163234 CHI TOWN Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:19:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163234 I DON'T TRUST THE GUY; HE'S A REPUB. DON'T KEEP HIM ON, PE OBAMA. I DON'T TRUST THE GUY; HE'S A REPUB. DON'T KEEP HIM ON, PE OBAMA.

]]> By: sick n tired http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163233 sick n tired Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:18:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163233 Do you all realize that the Pentagon is also corrupt? (no-bid contracts, billions of dollars missing in Iraq, paying off insurgents so they back off, Blackwater) and the list goes on! As far as i can tell this guy hasn't done too much about any of it and therefore should be shown the door! Do you all realize that the Pentagon is also corrupt? (no-bid contracts, billions of dollars missing in Iraq, paying off insurgents so they back off, Blackwater) and the list goes on! As far as i can tell this guy hasn't done too much about any of it and therefore should be shown the door!

]]> By: Nelson Colorado Springs Co http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163231 Nelson Colorado Springs Co Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:13:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163231 President Obama has to surround himself with people that will help him be President. Keep a few good men like Defense Secretary Robert Gates. but President-elect Obama have pointed out, "there's only one commander in chief at a time." President Obama has to surround himself with people that will help him be President. Keep a few good men like Defense Secretary Robert Gates. but President-elect Obama have pointed out, "there's only one commander in chief at a time."

]]> By: lino man http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163226 lino man Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:02:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163226 Cmpbell Brown a stupid republican? Or she is incoerent? Ince is pro Obama, now she attac him in many ways. Way she don't' stay home and take care the babys?If she is capable. Cmpbell Brown a stupid republican? Or she is
incoerent? Ince is pro Obama, now she attac him in many ways.
Way she don't' stay home and take care the babys?If she is
capable.

]]> By: therealist http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163224 therealist Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:01:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163224 I wonder if he's also OK with Obama letting Iran have nuclear weapons.. I wonder if he's also OK with Obama letting Iran have nuclear weapons..

]]> By: RealityKing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163223 RealityKing Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:59:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163223 Didn't Gates laugh at Obama's 16 month withdrawal pledge?? Didn't Gates laugh at Obama's 16 month withdrawal pledge??

]]> By: Ray Fisher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163222 Ray Fisher Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:57:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163222 When it comes to our national security, everyone should be meeting at one time. These are extraordinary times calling for extraordinary measures. I cannot believe that a conference call, webcam, or something cannot be worked out. National security is ALWAYS bipartisan!!! When it comes to our national security, everyone should be meeting at one time. These are extraordinary times calling for extraordinary measures. I cannot believe that a conference call, webcam, or something cannot be worked out. National security is ALWAYS bipartisan!!!

]]> By: Peggy - TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163220 Peggy - TX Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:54:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163220 If Obama has confidence in Gates, so do I. Gates is a patriot, competent, highly respected and knowledgeable of the current situation. If Obama has confidence in Gates, so do I. Gates is a patriot, competent, highly respected and knowledgeable of the current situation.

]]> By: Joyce Becker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163219 Joyce Becker Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:54:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163219 I am sure he can walk and chew gum at the same time, he will be just fine. I am sure he can walk and chew gum at the same time, he will be just fine.

]]> By: Jim Jam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163218 Jim Jam Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:54:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163218 Strategy of the right. Since we didn’t win the election, the next best thing is to write in to boards like this, nd asay the most outrageous, divisive things we can think of, in hopes the left doesn’t enjoy one moment of having their people in office. Now I have to ask you… Do you think this is good for the country, or does the right not even care what’s good for the country? Strategy of the right. Since we didn’t win the election, the next best thing is to write in to boards like this, nd asay the most outrageous, divisive things we can think of, in hopes the left doesn’t enjoy one moment of having their people in office.

Now I have to ask you… Do you think this is good for the country, or does the right not even care what’s good for the country?

]]> By: Credit Card Republicans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163217 Credit Card Republicans Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:53:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163217 I want a military man doing a military job, not a spy.I want a General,preferably one that retired for not lying. I want a military man doing a military job, not a spy.I want a General,preferably one that retired for not lying.

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163216 FreeNLovIt Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:52:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163216 To Larry Patience.. patience... we have to get it right and pull out right or you and I will have to sit in the hot desert, chew sticks and stones with camels and be spewed at by them. Give it some time. I'm sure Obama is dying to just pick them all up and drive them all out, but it'll be Hell Part II. To Larry

Patience.. patience... we have to get it right and pull out right or you and I will have to sit in the hot desert, chew sticks and stones with camels and be spewed at by them. Give it some time. I'm sure Obama is dying to just pick them all up and drive them all out, but it'll be Hell Part II.

]]> By: Robert O http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163215 Robert O Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:52:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163215 "In all the wars we have ever been in, we have NEVER stayed in a War THIS LONG !!" The Vietnam War was much longer, hayseed. "In all the wars we have ever been in, we have NEVER stayed in a
War THIS LONG !!"

The Vietnam War was much longer, hayseed.

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163213 FreeNLovIt Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:49:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163213 That's hell there, but I'm confident he has the judgement to balance it out. Men are usually better at giving people their 'SPACES' than women. That's hell there, but I'm confident he has the judgement to balance it out. Men are usually better at giving people their 'SPACES' than women.

]]> By: clifford http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163211 clifford Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:47:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163211 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and retired marine Gen.Jim Jones for National Security Advisor is "sweet vindication of the Bush doctrine!" There is just no way around it!! Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and retired marine Gen.Jim Jones for National Security Advisor is "sweet vindication of the Bush doctrine!" There is just no way around it!!

]]> By: Tom in Delaware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163210 Tom in Delaware Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:44:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163210 Of all the people on either side I;s say this guy is suffering the LEAST amount of stress. Still nobdy wants to take over CIA with Eric Holder chomping at the bit to indict them all....go figure. Of all the people on either side I;s say this guy is suffering the LEAST amount of stress.

Still nobdy wants to take over CIA with Eric Holder chomping at the bit to indict them all....go figure.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163209 Farrell, Houston, Tx Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:42:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163209 It gives me chills down my spine to think if McCain were in Obama's position, he'd be taking orders from Bush. And forget about Palin, she'd probably be on TV every day talking about nothing to do with nothing and shopping. It gives me chills down my spine to think if McCain were in Obama's position, he'd be taking orders from Bush. And forget about Palin, she'd probably be on TV every day talking about nothing to do with nothing and shopping.

]]> By: Professor Chaos http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163204 Professor Chaos Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:37:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163204 Gates was a wise choice. He is respected by both Bush and Obama and is the best man for the job. I did not agree with Gates when he was against the surge, but Gates is smart enough to capitalize on the strengths of his generals, and hopefully, Barry O'bee will demonstrate this trait also. Gates was a wise choice. He is respected by both Bush and Obama and is the best man for the job. I did not agree with Gates when he was against the surge, but Gates is smart enough to capitalize on the strengths of his generals, and hopefully, Barry O'bee will demonstrate this trait also.

]]> By: A Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163203 A Rob Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:37:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163203 I find it hard to validate the comments of anyone that (a) thinks Bush did a good job, and (b) still thinks the US military is the "most effective powerhouse on the planet", when Bush started the Endless War, and the US military keeps killing its allies instead of its enemies. If someone wants to be an effective Sec. of Defense, they need to get over this corporate slime attitude of "I don't care how you do it, just do it and don't bother me with the details." I find it hard to validate the comments of anyone that (a) thinks Bush did a good job, and (b) still thinks the US military is the "most effective powerhouse on the planet", when Bush started the Endless War, and the US military keeps killing its allies instead of its enemies.

If someone wants to be an effective Sec. of Defense, they need to get over this corporate slime attitude of "I don't care how you do it, just do it and don't bother me with the details."

]]> By: thea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163202 thea Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:29:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163202 Steve -- Don't compare the Presidents to God. That's just dumb. Steve - Don't compare the Presidents to God. That's just dumb.

]]> By: obama-mama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163201 obama-mama Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:29:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163201 Bush is still in command at this time so Gates have no other choice but to give him his undivided attention. Gates probably cannot wait until he is out of office. Bush is still in command at this time so Gates have no other choice but to give him his undivided attention. Gates probably cannot wait until he is out of office.

]]> By: rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163199 rich Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:23:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163199 Some more advise to Gates: When prioritizing with whom to meet, just remember who got this country into the mess it is in right now, and who has a vision to get us out. Some more advise to Gates: When prioritizing with whom to meet, just remember who got this country into the mess it is in right now, and who has a vision to get us out.

]]> By: Nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163198 Nick Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:23:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163198 steve, not to get all "religious", but that's saying the Bush is Gates' master. steve, not to get all "religious", but that's saying the Bush is Gates' master.

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163196 Brian Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:19:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163196 Where are the Republicans praising Obama for keeping Gates on and admitting that although he's not a Democrat, he's a good leader. Hmm... For all you doubters out there, I like to call sore losers... Do you notice one big difference from bushys cabinet? Obama: Selecting Intelligence and Respect Bush: Selected Powerful Friendlies P.S. The crap that bush is pulling trying to push through all this last minute rules is a disgrace. As if he hasn't screwed it up enough, hasn't any told him he doesn't have to try to make it worse. Absolute disgrace to this country and everything I was tought it should be. The best thing the bush administration can do now is... NOTHING!!! Where are the Republicans praising Obama for keeping Gates on and admitting that although he's not a Democrat, he's a good leader.

Hmm... For all you doubters out there, I like to call sore losers...

Do you notice one big difference from bushys cabinet?

Obama: Selecting Intelligence and Respect
Bush: Selected Powerful Friendlies

P.S. The crap that bush is pulling trying to push through all this last minute rules is a disgrace. As if he hasn't screwed it up enough, hasn't any told him he doesn't have to try to make it worse. Absolute disgrace to this country and everything I was tought it should be.

The best thing the bush administration can do now is... NOTHING!!!

]]> By: M J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163194 M J Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:18:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163194 People, change does not mean taking away from the experience and talents in certain individuals. Change means guiding those talents to the benefit of the team. Change does not mean taking in a bunch of unfamiliar faces who does not have a clue on how to play the game. Take any atheletic team out there. When a team has had a loosing season, do the cut or trade all players on the team. No! They make trades in order to balance the chemistry of the team to produce a winning season. That is why I like what Obama is doing. Like it or not he ran the best campaign in modern history, the man is a winner. People, change does not mean taking away from the experience and talents in certain individuals. Change means guiding those talents to the benefit of the team. Change does not mean taking in a bunch of unfamiliar faces who does not have a clue on how to play the game. Take any atheletic team out there. When a team has had a loosing season, do the cut or trade all players on the team. No! They make trades in order to balance the chemistry of the team to produce a winning season. That is why I like what Obama is doing. Like it or not he ran the best campaign in modern history, the man is a winner.

]]> By: Greg Pottstown, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163193 Greg Pottstown, Pa. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:17:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163193 Bruce WExler Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. Bruce WExler

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing.

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163192 Richard Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:17:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163192 He was a very good pick by George Bush and President elect Obama. i would much rather have Bush stay in office. He was a very good pick by George Bush and President elect Obama.
i would much rather have Bush stay in office.

]]> By: Steve, Madison WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/11/balancing-act-defense-secretary-to-bridge-two-administrations/#comment-2163191 Steve, Madison WI Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:16:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32408#comment-2163191 He should listen to what Bush's staff tells him and then do the opposite - or just listen to Obama - either way he will probably end up doing the right thing (vs. the blunders of the last eight years!) He should listen to what Bush's staff tells him and then do the opposite – or just listen to Obama – either way he will probably end up doing the right thing (vs. the blunders of the last eight years!)

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