Amidst revalations of even more torture photos and videos, should Rumsfeld resign?

[jamiroguy1]

Bush stands by his defense secretary

President to visit Pentagon amid more scrutiny of Iraq abuses

The Associated Press

Updated: 6:58 a.m. ET May 10, 2004

BAGHDAD, Iraq - With more scrutiny on allegations of U.S. abuse if Iraqi prisoners expected this week, President Bush is standing by Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld.

As both men brace for the anticipated release of more pictures and video images, Bush visits the Defense Department on Monday for a previously scheduled briefing that takes on new significance because of the torture and sexual humiliation of prisoners uncovered at the Abu Ghraib prison.

Bush has said he wants Rumsfeld to “stay in my Cabinet.†But a chorus of criticism from Capitol Hill has at least one Republican wondering whether Rumsfeld, and perhaps Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Richard Myers, might have to step down.

“Let’s get the facts before we indict Secretary Rumsfeld,†Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., told CBS’ “Face the Nation†on Sunday. “I think they have made major mistakes. And we will see how far this goes and where it goes.â€

But Hagel added: “Yes, I think it’s still in question whether Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld and, quite frankly, Gen. Myers can command the respect and the trust and the confidence of the military and the American people to lead this country.â€

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[howardstone]

NO!

Rummy is da man

[jamiroguy1]

I think the Bush Administration might be able to recover from this if they forced Rummsfeld to resign. It could get a lot dirtier in congress if he's impeached as they have the power to do that. That's they're best damage control strategy to recover, imo.

At the almost daily rate of release of new torture photos and video, it's not inconceivable to see even more pressure from congress to call for the impeachment or resignation of Rummsfeld. The admin could preempt this by forcing him to resign minimizing the damage and embarrassment that most certainly will come out in hearings as there is quite a bit of information and document that can be released regarding tortuing of detainees.

[howardstone]

I think the Bush Administration might be able to recover from this if they forced Rummsfeld to resign. It could get a lot dirtier in congress if he's impeached as they have the power to do that. That's they're best damage control strategy to recover, imo.

At the almost daily rate of release of new torture photos and video, it's not inconceivable to see even more pressure from congress to call for the impeachment or resignation of Rummsfeld. The admin could preempt this by forcing him to resign minimizing the damage and embarrassment that most certainly will come out in hearings as there is quite a bit of information and document that can be released regarding tortuing of detainees.

Very well stated, did you attend Yale by any chance?

Rummy for president in 2008

[jamiroguy1]

Very well stated, did you attend Yale by any chance?

Rummy for president in 2008

You should vote "no" and support your boy instead of talking about it.

[howardstone]

You should vote "no" and support your boy instead of talking about it.

I did vote, by mistake I choose yes

Rummy in 2008

[siceone]

No he should not resign.. it's disgusting that everyone is politicizing this