“The problem is not broad strategy and policy, it’s that the bureaucracy is so inefficient and there’s been so little follow-up that the machine doesn’t work," former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said.
He believes red tape in Washington is the biggest obstacle to winning in Iraq.
Another layer of chickenhawk Republicans in the mix to eliminate bureaucracy? Puh – leeze.
Yeah, W and company need another layer of insulation between themselves and the politically unpleasant reality they have created that is the Iraq War. Like Louisiana, Mississippi, and now Kansas don’t really need any help. Although they certainly know lack of follow-up on a first name basis.
Several Generals have turned down the job. They know a career killer when they see one. Maybe Paul Wolfowitz can return. Howzabout Tom Delay, if he evades jail?
Imagine the new War Czar going to the first White House briefing, “Sir, I fear the recent surge isn’t working out.” Out he goes. Like so many generals before him. I do not know where to look for statistics on it, but I think W must be closing in on Hitler’s record for firing military people with whom he does not agree. And it appears mid-level bureaucrats, afraid to be the last sailor on the bridge, are jumping ship in a steady stream.
Or will it end up like ‘Dolph in the bunker? W, in Crawford, with the map table in front of him, moving imaginary units against very real enemy formations. Calling his field commanders to assure them winning is just around the corner, while the commanders are figuring out a way to avoid war crimes trials.
We’ll have to wait and see who takes the job. I would love to see the job posting. “Looking for a highly motivated roses and rainbows type individual who can take orders that are against all he or she has been taught or experienced. Must be able to say yes to the most irrational of directions. Must be able to make gallons of lemonade when delivered one or two dried up anthills of lemon zest. An individual that really believed that little ole ant moved that rubber tree plant. Good benefits. Pay negotiable.