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EFLtrainer
Joined: 04 May 2005
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| Bulsajo wrote: |
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ASSumptions. Stupid comments. Why bother?
While news, I think it a stretch to call it "good" news, except in the sense it is not Rumsfeld.
Again, why be an ass? |
Pot, kettle. |
Really? Where is my pot in this particular kettle? Foolish.
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| Based on your posts here and your posting history, it was a valid conclusion. |
Further assumptions? Anyone who reads posts on a BBS as you described above has a serious issue with understanding the nature of a BBS. And human beings. Or are you simply not mature enough to deal with conversations on a topic-by-topic basis?
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| I submit that there is no one who could be nominated that you wouldn't have complaints about. |
And that's a bad thing? Gee, where is the Perfect Nominee Factory?
If you're going to pick a fight, why not pick one over something of some use and relevance? My posting style is not relevant. And if you read back through the thead, it is gopher and you who have attacked. I have only responded. And in fairly measured fashion, I should say. |
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Bulsajo
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like EFL would have preferred Rumsfeld.
Is there anyone, aside from Noam Chomsky, who he would find acceptable? |
Did that comment set you off? good. |
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bucheon bum
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Anyone think Gates wasn't a good choice? One of the few bright spots of the Bush Administration. Speculation he might stay on for the next administration, regardless of who wins in November. I certainly wouldn't mind seeing him continue in his present position beyond 1/20/09. |
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Gopher
Joined: 04 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Speculation he might stay on for the next administration, regardless of who wins in November. |
Sounds like welcome speculation to me. Where did you hear this? |
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bucheon bum
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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It was in a few news articles I read at the beginning of the summer. Don't recall exactly where, so just googled it (robert gates barrack obama) and found these ones:
Times of London article
Dallas Morning News
In the latter article, Gates pretty much rules it out. |
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Gopher
Joined: 04 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Actually, I recall hearing him talk about this months ago, now that I think about it. He said he has learned never to say never.
I think it important to keep in mind that he only returned to public service out of (a) loyalty to the country, especially in time of war, and (b) loyalty to the Bush Family -- and in this case B also had to appeal to A to get him back.
No matter what happens, I think we can also count on Gates's professionalism and cooperation with whomever succeeds him at the Pentagon during the transition this winter. |
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