Didn't Bush firmly state that his friend Donald Rumsfeld was staying put right before he fired him?

[NNN0LHI]

I think he come out on TV and everything to say it. At least that is my recollection.

Don

[karlrschneider]

1. He sure did...and Brownie was gone a week after Chimp said "heckuva job"

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[Jade Fox]

2. That's standard operating proceedure....

in these sort of scandals. Express total confidence in so-and-so, right before firing him. It's probably a last, desparate attempt to intimidate/stonewall the critics. If so, it never works.

You'd think these guys might try some new moves once in awhile.

[malaise]

3. Heck of a job Gonzo

Adios