What an exchange, I saw that on CNN earlier today.
Rumsfield's first redeeming quality there is he lets the heckler debate him for a bit. Rumsfield at least partially promoted the war to promote "American" values and ideology --- ie. Sadam = dictator, no free speech, etc. So at least he's not a total hypocrit.
How this plays out will be critical. If Rumsfield falls, Bush won't have a shield to hide to behind anymore. Which happens to be Rumsfield's second redeeming quality --- he's the front line man taking the blame. Bush should be so bold and stand beside him during that exchange.
Its easy to hate the Republicans right now.
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