Rummy's quitting as a result of the recent election seems similar in ways to the way his earlier boss Nixon decided to resign as the President.
Did Rummy quit because he figured his chances of being removed by Senate hearings were too great? Isn't he and his boss the same people who talked of others wanting to "cut and run"?
Isn't it strange that he, in essence, decided to cut and run himself?
So, does that make Rumsfeld a coward in a way?
What do you think of all of this?
2006-11-09 03:31:53 · 15 answers · asked by Middy S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
He was probably told by the President that he was not going to be staying.
He didn't cut and run.
He was fired.
2006-11-09 03:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by DW 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So does it mirror Hastert's resignation from Speaker. However, I would more so compare Rumsfeld to Hastert, than either to Nixon. Nixon knew he was going down, so he resigned and was lucky enough to recieve a pardon from Oatmeal Man. Hastert can't be technically held responsible for what Foley did, but his name is now seen synonymous with Foley and the pages, and will be for a very long time. As for Rumsfeld, he has a safety net, just like Bush and Cheney. But while he will not be held responsible, he and the rest of the administration will be seen in a light parallel to Lyndon B. Johnson.
2006-11-09 03:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by Huey Freeman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just like an appointment letter is required for you to join a company, a a resignation letter is needed to leave the company, terminating your contract. If this is not there, the salary and personnel departments will not be able to clear your dues up to the date of your leaving and close your file. Also, the company cannot issue a termination letter without either your resignation or dismissal by the company. This will be needed when you want to join another firm.
2016-05-22 00:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rumsfeld is the burnt offering from the republicans, done to shore up support for the Iraq war, and for the 08 elections. Good political strategy. Nixon knew he was toast, and waited for impeachment before he was gone. He esentially ruined the chances for a rep to be the next president. Rumsfeld may have done the exact opposite
2006-11-09 03:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Speaking as someone who was a young teenager during the Watergate fiasco, I think Rumsfeld's resignation is very similar to when Nixon's V.P. Spiral T. Agnew stepped down about six months before "Tricky Dick" resigned. Everyone thought Agnew knew something was coming down the pike, and he wanted nothing to do with it whatsoever. I think Rummy knows the same is about to happen over the Iraq war, and he got out when the getting was good.
2006-11-09 03:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by rhino 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think you are confused.
Donald Rumsfeld resigned because he knew it is in the best interest of the country for him to do so.
The Admiistration and Congress have important issues to deal with and Rumsfeld would just be a strain between the two.
Rumsfeld is no coward. Rumsfeld is a man that has dedicated 50 years of his life to serving his country and for the most part he has done a excellent job of it.
Funny how soon we forget the contributions of an individual when they do not represent ur own agenda.
2006-11-09 03:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
He quit because he knew the Dems would ask for his resignation and so did 12 Generals. Nixon left because he was caught red-handed in a scandal (Watergate). Big difference, but at least he is gone.
2006-11-09 03:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by MrsMike 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think you're spot on, in many ways this is Nixon again maybe more like the first time he left than when he quit the presidency, the old you won't have dick Nixon to kick around anymore diatribe would be perfect for rummy right now.
2006-11-09 03:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
NO!!!!! The Secretary of Defense resigned for the best interests of the Country and the US Military.
2006-11-09 03:37:57 · answer #9 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am just glad he is gone, I think he was just not bright enough and closed minded and given to much power, kinda like Bush and Cheney.
On a personal note, been common belief just about every Republican who worked for him wanted him out. I just find it amazing to see these people complain about it, the far right target uniformed and not to intelligent people and tell them liberals are why they are so unhappy, and they just keep believing and believing, Why would you want to believe in any party that teaches you to hate anyone who doesnt agree with them, any intelligent person who didnt want Rummy in there, it was for a reason, not a stated blanked hatred
2006-11-09 03:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by Jon J 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋