Did anyone else hear on CNN that Obama has appointed Shinseki

[senseandsensibility]

to a position? No link, it was breaking on CNN just now that Obama has appointed Eric Shinseki. Did anyone hear what the appointment was? I googled it and found nothing.

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

1. Veterans Affairs

[senseandsensibility]

2. Thanks

I don't know much about him, except that he is Japanese American.

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

9. He was the one

who said we would need several hundred thousand troops to invade Iraq , after which Rumsfeld sidelined him.

Read full story here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Shinseki

[senseandsensibility]

10. That's what I vaguely remembered when I heard his name

I'd love to see him in a position to affect policy, but the vets certainly deserve someone like him watching out for their interests.

[EFerrari]

3. You beat me! Was just going to x-post SoCalDem's thread.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x4600739

This is so great.

:applause:

[senseandsensibility]

6. Please explain why it's so great.

I know you're very anti war, as am I. If you like this appointment, it must be good. Could this be the progressive appointment we've been waiting for? At least that would be good for our vets; they deserve no less.

[EFerrari]

12. Shinseki was one of the very, very few that stood up to Rumsfeld

when everyone knew that Rumsfeld was joined at the hip with Cheney. He told his truth despite the consequences. That's a rare person, imho.

[senseandsensibility]

13. I remember now

That's wonderful for our vets. And I can't help but hope that Obama listens to him on policy, too.

[EFerrari]

14. Obama seems to be a good listener. That's one of the things I like about him

even when I don't agree about policy. :)

[FrenchieCat]

4. General Eric Shinseki

[Pirate Smile]

5. I heard it. Here is an article.

Report: Obama Taps Gen. Shinseki For Vet Secretary
Transition To A New Government
WASHINGTON (AP) ― Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama has selected retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki to be the next Veterans Affairs secretary.

The officials said Obama will announce his selection Sunday. They spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid pre-empting the official announcement.

Shinseki is the former Army chief of staff who upset his civilian bosses in 2003 when he testified to Congress that it might take several hundred thousand U.S. troops to control Iraq after the U.S. invasion. He was forced out of his job within months for being "wildly off the mark." But his words proved prophetic after President George W. Bush in early 2007 announced a "surge" of additional troops to Iraq after miscalculating.

http://cbs13.com/campaign08/obama.taps.shinseki.2.881494.html

[janx]

7. I remember that! n/t

[senseandsensibility]

8. Oh cool... THAT guy...

I remember him.:)

[FrenchieCat]

11. He's one of the good ones. One of the good retired Generals.

4 Star General Wesley Clark and 4 Star General Eric Shinseki

[Dennis Donovan]

15. Excellent news!!! Recommended!

:thumbsup:

[Thrill]

16. LOL. I think we all remember that poor guy

Congrats to him on getting that job!!

[Cha]

18. Poor

no more:bounce:

[BeyondGeography]

17. Fantastic

:patriot:

[Rhiannon12866]

19. Terrific news! Thanks!

Nice to know that he finally has vindication!:woohoo:

[political_Dem]

20. Now this is a cabinet position that is a spectacular pick.

You'll get no complaints out of me.

[DB1]

21. To be announced by my President tomorrow on MTP.

[LiberalFighter]

22. Technically, Obama hasn't appointed anyone yet. They are nominations at this stage until approved.