Decidey McDeciderson

Posted by Melissa McEwan at 10:44 AM on April 18, 2006.

The decider-in-chief makes some decidings.

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During his remarks this morning, in which he nominated Rob Portman as OMB Director to replace Josh Bolten (who was promoted after Andy Card's departure and is now fixin' to clean house), the President was asked what he would say to critics who believe he's ignoring the advice of retired generals regarding Rumsfeld. He replied:

I say, I listen to all voices, but mine is the final decision. And Don Rumsfeld is doing a fine job. He's not only transforming the military, he's fighting a war on terror. He's helping us fight a war on terror. I have strong confidence in Don Rumsfeld. I hear the voices, and I read the front page, and I know the speculation. But I'm the decider, and I decide what is best. And what's best is for Don Rumsfeld to remain as the Secretary of Defense.

All right then. Can't argue with the decider, I guess.

I'm a little concerned about his hearing "the voices," though. Somebody get him back on his meds, stat.

(HT: Agitprop)

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Don't mistake it... [Report this comment] Posted by: trampoline on Apr 18, 2006 11:05 AM Current rating: Not yet rated [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] Don't get it twisted: that was no assertion of authority or bold white-knight rescue of his embattled Defense Secretary. That was a bald-faced Mea Culpa. There can now be no mistake or mincing of words: Donald Rumsfeld's failures are George Bush's fault. [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5] C'mon Sis! [Report this comment] Posted by: blogenfreude on Apr 18, 2006 11:33 AM Current rating: Not yet rated [1 = poor; 5 = excellent] "C'mon now Sis ... this decidin's hard work! Don't make me do stuff!" [« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

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