>>LOL. He should have.<<
I don't think we've quite gotten to that point in stifling the free press by such intimidating question. <g>
The free press is essential. And, yes, I have been flabbergasted by some of the questions, because they seem simplistic, more than intrusive.
But it will take some time to fully understand that this is a different war, and different people managing it. Not just a different war, but a different type of war and that some, perhaps more than ever, secrecy is necessary. Paramount is protecting troops, and operations. But though the public doesn't need to know everything, I think we do need some assurances that progress is being made. But Americans can learn to do with less all-news-all-the-time actionactionaction.
And I think Rumsfield is building the trust necessary with both the press and the public that he, and the military, know what they are doing, and will be forthcoming unless it is of vital interest not to be. And he has a sense of humor that helps build that trust.
Very impressive person. But I've never felt he dissed anyone in the press corps or the populace. He is doing his job, and setting paramiters that will work for everyone. I think, anyway. |
