Crummy Rummy went because of this

[KingFlorez]

Democrats have won the Congress and there are sure to be plenty of oversight hearings and Bush didn't want Rummy to start talking about things and Rummy himself probably didn't want to be on the hot seat. The Democrats would have grilled him. Granted, he could still be called to testify.

[Skip Intro]

1. can he still not be called before congress to testify?

can he just walk away from what he's done that easily?

I don't think so.

[Stand and Fight]

2. Sure he can...

Especially since he will have NO official clout or direct power. There's no refusing to appear if you are subpoenaed unless he wants to get arrested.

[Canuckistanian]

3. Not just oversight

But funding, as well. Can you imagine Rummy, hat in hand, going to Congress for his latest scheme?

Not likely.

He's would have been emasculated.

[razors edge]

4. I'm sure they have also

received and read the military times stories soon to come out, and felt it easier to do it now than later.

[madmunchie]

5. AND AND AND Now Bush can say that THEY came to conclusion

before the Democrats made them get rid of Rummy

[southerncrone]

6. With Halliburton losing war contracts

What dog does he have in this hunt now? Why stick around & put up w/the interogation? He & Cheney are running for cover. Take the $ & run.

[Sydnie]

7. He went because the men under him have stated no confidence

in his leadership. blivet** can't take the chance of all 4 branches considering some kind of mutiny or coup. That's really the bottom line. Fear of his own military turning on him should the masses rise up against him. Rummy was expendable.