If we listed bureaucracies that already have more than enough levels, you'd have to think the US Department of Defense would be in anybody's top three. Right?
If we think of Republican slogans from the past few hundred elections, we'd have to agree that they like nothing finer than portraying themselves as "the party of small government." Right?
If there are two things that George W. Bush has said more than "9/11" in the last six years, it's "I'm a war time president" and "I'm the Commander-in-Chief." Right?
Which must be why there's an ongoing search for someone to be the new War Czar, someone who would "oversee the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with authority to issue directions to the Pentagon, State Department and other agencies …"
The White House has not officially acknowledged that creating this post is in the works, but the San Jose Mercury News* is reporting today that "the White House is searching for someone with enough stature and confidence to deal directly with heavyweight administration figures such as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates."
Wait. What happened to "I'm the Decider" and "the CEO president?"
SJMN also says: "At least three retired four-star generals [have been] approached by the White House in recent weeks …"
The good news is, they've all said, Thanks, but no thanks.
So, assuming the White House eventually finds someone dumb enough to take this job, what exactly will Bush be doing all day?
Hat tip: The Rude Pundit.
* Update
2007-04-11 14:17 EDT
My bad. The SJMN story I cited is actually a reprint of a Washington Post story.
2 comments:
Wanted: 1 fall guy. Must be important enough to fully absorb blame for Iraq. Taking the hit for Afghanistan and Iran a plus. Compensation for trashed reputation is lifetime employment at cushy job in right-wing think tank. Signing bonus includes one free pardon for perjury when used to protect boss. Yes-men only need apply. See Colin Powell or Scooter Libby for further details.
Special consideration given to minorities (especially women, gays, blacks, and Jews) because of their Liberal-proof deflection shield, able to transmute valid criticism into an unfair attack. Must be willing to relocate and sell out one's culture. [NOTE: Presidential pardon offer not valid for minority sellouts.]
LOL!
I wish my original post had been your comment.
One minor discrepancy: I think Alberto Gonzales is set for life for his own fall-guy role, and I'm pretty sure Harriet Meyers has few worries, as well.
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