Bush demoted generals in Pentagon succession order.

[dogfacedboy]

Why is President Meathead making Rumsfeld more important than military leadership at Pentagon? What is he trying to pull?

[MADem]

double post, lousy mouse, sorry!

[MADem]

1. God forbid that a Flag or General officer, promoted by the Monkey

and given the advise/consent approval of the Senate, be permitted to exercise authority on even a temporary basis!!! Far better to place these decisions of the highest order during times of crisis in the hands of a college drinking buddy, you see!!!!!

[Canuckistanian]

2. Simple. Complete civilian control of the Armed Forces.

And by civil, I mean political.

[arcane1]

3. he wants yes-men in line under Rummy

having Brass that high in the line might be a problem, since they often have loyalty to something other than money, that's my guess

[dogfacedboy]

4. Am I the only one who thinks that Bush could be

setting himself up for a coup led by Generals who feel that Bush has too much power over them?

[BrotherBuzz]

5. Pentagon succession shake-up only dealt with civilians

Secretaries of Army, Navy, and Air Force are civilian positions by law. Nevertheless, the shake-up was prime example of cronyism and possibly a stealth was to appoint a PNACer to SOD without Senate confirmation.