http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Gates
2006-11-08 17:04:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
That is a very good question. Bush put him there so that's way up in the air. Time will tell.
It seems very odd, that the day after elections, Rumsfeld steps down. Makes me wonder why he's cutting and running. I think Maliki's call for us to keep troops on the ground in Iraq, Saddam's death sentence, and Rumsfeld's resignation are closely tied. I have a feeling there will be more fallout to come in the next few months. Rice? Cheney? Or with any luck, Bush? I suppose that would be asking too much.
2006-11-08 18:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Schona 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a word, YES, he is respected by the military, he has a background that enables him to understand the realities of the situation, and knows to listen to the professionals (i.e. The Generals and Admirals). He is not the insecure type that thinks that just because it was his idea that he is always correct.
2006-11-09 02:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by thanatos_azrael 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not when bush is picking him
2006-11-09 01:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋