AggieDave 6 #1 November 6, 2008 Do you think that BO will keep Robert Gates as the SecDef? If so, why do you think so. If you think he will choose someone else, then who will be the new SecDef?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #2 November 6, 2008 Quote Do you think that BO will keep Robert Gates as the SecDef? If so, why do you think so. If you think he will choose someone else, then who will be the new SecDef? It's a strong possibility. Sen Obama's lead defense policy advisor, former SecNav Richard Danzig has indicated as much. Danzig is another possible choice ... first suggested one year ago. VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #3 November 6, 2008 Danzig??? Wow!! Maybe there is something to this anti-christ nonsense after all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #4 November 6, 2008 Quote Danzig??? Wow!! Maybe there is something to this anti-christ nonsense after all. Perhaps for those who are members of the "Church of PowerPoint"? Quote "The idea behind most of these briefings is for us to sit through 100 slides with our eyes glazed over, and then to do what all military organizations hope for ... to surrender to an overwhelming mass." - Richard Danzig, quoted in an April 2000 Wall Street Journal article, "The Pentagon Declares War on Electronic Slide Shows That Make Briefings a Pain." Quote "Navy Secretary Danzig announced late last year that he was no longer willing to soldier through the slide shows. He maintains that PowerPoint briefings are only necessary for two reasons: If field conditions are changing rapidly or if the audience is 'functionally illiterate.'" - Anonymous Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #5 November 6, 2008 i heard mentioned that colin powell could be a possibility. i think this would be a very good choice. i think he shares obama's views on getting out of iraq, but i believe he will want to preserve victory in the process. he is widely respected on both sides of the isle and he would get a lot of support. i think he would put ideology to the side (if he even has any) and do what is best for the country. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #6 November 6, 2008 Quotei heard mentioned that colin powell could be a possibility. i think this would be a very good choice. i think he shares obama's views on getting out of iraq, but i believe he will want to preserve victory in the process. he is widely respected on both sides of the isle and he would get a lot of support. i think he would put ideology to the side (if he even has any) and do what is best for the country. I agree with you on all points, but would be surprised (pleasantly) to see it happen. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #7 November 6, 2008 i wouldn't be surprised if he was asked, but i would be surprised if he accepted. when he left the bush administration, he said he wanted to go "home and bouce his grandkids on his knee". obviously that wasn't the real reason, but i think there was still a lot of truth to that statement and it likely still holds true. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #8 November 6, 2008 Quotei wouldn't be surprised if he was asked, but i would be surprised if he accepted. when he left the bush administration, he said he wanted to go "home and bouce his grandkids on his knee". obviously that wasn't the real reason, but i think there was still a lot of truth to that statement and it likely still holds true. He talks a bit about the possibility in this video, an interview that includes his reaction to Obama's win. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #9 November 6, 2008 he's a good man. it would benefit the country to have him as a part of this administration, even its its just from the outside like he says. he definately bring a unique perspective that obama couldn't get anywhere else. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 November 7, 2008 I said no. I hope I'm wrong, but I believe that this will not be a "well balanced" cabinet with the incoming administration.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #11 November 12, 2008 The beltway rumor-mill is a flutter … from the last day or so … Obama Leans Toward Asking Gates To Remain at Pentagon for a Year Gates Signals He Would Stay On More on former SecNav Danzig: Potential Defense Secretary has focused on management issues A few hours ago, it was announced that former Sen Sam Nunn will lead Sen Obama’s defense transition team: Obama Taps Former Georgia Senator for Defense Transition Team VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #12 November 13, 2008 Colin Powell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
