Gates likely to remain at Pentagon

Indie Woman in Denver — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:18:23 GMT

It'd be tough for someone new to come into Defense now to work on getting us out of Iraq, and Gates hasn't just been a Bush "yes man."

Gates likely to remain at Pentagon

Beverly in Chicago — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:31:49 GMT

Gates seems to be in tune with President-elect Obama disengagement in Iraq. Gates has noticed how much of a tendency towards what might be called NEXT-WAR-ITIS - the propensity of much of the defense establishment to be in favor of what might be needed in a future conflict. Source: military. com
If we cut the tremendous amount, most Americas believe we save the most precious gift on earth, life and money. This money can definitely be used in America.

David Schuster, you are n of my favorites, how could you disappointment. Is President-elect Obama any more fiscally irresponsible than Bush. The point is to at least start economic recovery short term.

P.S. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day feasts everyone.

Gates likely to remain at Pentagon

Ken, Albany, NY — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:42:29 GMT

Gates was brought in to help develop and impliment a new Iraq policy (the surge). Keeping Gates on means Obama will continue the Bush Iraq policy. Gates never would have stayed on if it was to undo his own success. Obama must be ready to abandon his pledge to bring the troops home in 15 months.

Gates likely to remain at Pentagon

Cadet Aggie, College Station, Texas — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:59:59 GMT

I am a former student from Texas A&M, and I must say that while I am extremely excited for Dr. Gates, majority of us down here can't help but feel a little selfish and want him back in Aggieland. However, we acknowledge that he is the best man for the job, so this is a great move for Obama.

Gig'em Gates!

Gates likely to remain at Pentagon

Mark, Houston — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:02:07 GMT

This is a smart move. All along Gates has tried to make the best of a bad situation - he comes from the Bush I/Baker/Scowcroft foreign policy pragmatist wing of the party. He also has the ground commanders' confidence so we won't have cross-purposes as we disengage from Iraq and refocus on Afghanistan and Pakistan for the real war on the anarchist-terrorists. Too bad he wasn't Sec Def at the time the Iraq invasion decisions were made. We either wouldn't have gone in or wouldn't have had the half-brained execution that lead to it becoming such a protracted, bloody fumble.

Gates likely to remain at Pentagon

Bob Smith, Nextdoor — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:04:50 GMT

Sniff, sniff. Funny, I didn't know change smelled like B.S.

Gates likely to remain at Pentagon

Rock,Janesville,Wisconsin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:09:01 GMT

Gates has shown competence, concern, and a great insight into how to run the Pentagon. This is one of the few picks that Bush has made correctly. He will keep the Pentagon "hawks" in check, and work productively to get our military out of Iraq quickly. That is fact!

Gates likely to remain at Pentagon

U.S. Airman, East Coast — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:13:21 GMT

As an Air Force member, I think this is great news!