Originally Posted by PaulC

I understand your point, but it would appear that long-standing dissatisfaction in Rumsfeld's performance was not limited to those outside the White House gates. See the quote in Dculkin's last post.

I didn't take anything from your post personally, no offense taken. I haven't been chortling about the election or Rumsfeld's change in status, I'm just skeptical and more than a little cynical about the White House's stated motives for his departure.