The discussion centers around the effectiveness of a petition to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense, initiated by John Kerry. Participants explore the implications of such a petition, the political context, and the potential outcomes of Rumsfeld's tenure in office.
Participants generally disagree on the effectiveness of the petition and the potential consequences of Rumsfeld's removal. There is no consensus on the best course of action or the likelihood of change resulting from the petition.
Participants express various assumptions about political power dynamics and the motivations behind Rumsfeld's potential resignation, which remain unresolved.
Individuals interested in political activism, government accountability, and discussions surrounding military leadership may find this thread relevant.
He's not "supposed" to do anything in a constitutional sense. He can resign if he wants to, and he will resign if Bush wants him to, but there is no reason he can't/wouldn't want to stay for the whole second term unless there's a huge scandal involving him.Stanley_Smith said:
What good would that do? What if someone like Wolfowitz was appointed to replace Rumsfeld? Killing Rumsfeld wouldn't mean you get a Sec. of Def. that's any better than him, just one with a different name.mattmns said:
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