Bob Gates is a good man, I think that he is probably a fine choice for this job. He is the President of Texas A&M University (where I am an undergrad in the business school) With a few exceptions (his unwavering mandate to make A&M more diverse at all costs) it seems like he is a pretty level headed person who is HIGHLY respected, at least around these parts.

As for Rummy, I don't know the guy. Bush speaks pretty highly of him but he does seem a bit smug on TV from time to time. I don't believe that the generals who opposed him had the most legitimate arguments for his resignation. The fact that he is an asshole (if he is one) should not have had much bearing on his ability to lead the pentagon and advise the president. But, if the fact that an asshole was running the pentagon has hindered the war effort I think our problem has been solved.

Two Reasons Bob Gates should do fine:
1) Gates definitely will not micro-manage the entire military. (one of Rummy's biggest criticisms)

2) Gates is not much of an Asshole

Viva Gates!
KiEfBoyjBm Reviewed by KiEfBoyjBm on . Rumsfeld Resigns WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, architect of an unpopular war in Iraq, intends to resign after six stormy years at the Pentagon, Republican officials said Wednesday. Officials said Robert Gates, former head of the CIA, would replace Rumsfeld. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/08/rumsfeld.ap/index.html Rating: 5