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To: michael97123 who wrote (437366)	12/1/2008 12:00:46 PM
From: combjelly	2 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1586653

"To me it says to the left that they should get over not having had bush lose in Iraq." Do you know anything about Gates? He is Scowcroft's man. Suffice it to say, he isn't a huge fan of the Iraq war, and more on the side of "get out while the getting is good". Now I certainly have some qualms about his competence. Despite his promises, he never did solve the parking problem at A&M. But, Iraq very well may be a simpler problem... The natives have fewer guns, for one.

To: michael97123 who wrote (437366)	12/1/2008 3:57:55 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 1586653

What do you think of Bob Gates retention? To me it says to the left that they should get over not having had bush lose in Iraq. And to the right it says that responsible foreign policy doesnt have its origins in ideology. If there is one field that calls for pragmatism its FP, and obama gets that from the big three appointees. I am surprised you approve if indeed you do. To me it says why re invent the wheel with a new guy when we are winding down in Iraq. Gates has shown himself to be openminded and less ideological than the other neos. So why not take a chance.