Rumsfeld steps down

[mwynn05]

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[AggieJohn]

didn't see this one coming ;)

[GreenMonster]

another d-bag hits the road, like rats from a sinking ship.

[mwynn05]

It's been comin for a while.

[AggieJohn]

after last night it was almost as sure as brittney and k-fed getting a divorce

[GreenMonster]

Originally posted by AggieJohn
after last night it was almost as sure as brittney and k-fed getting a divorce

have you heard the newest rumor??? They aren't really divorcing. It's a publicity stunt. She figures that she's already damaged goods after being with that nasty loser to the point of no return so she has decided to make the most of the relationship instead of giving him half of her fortune. This is just an inroad back to superstardom in her eyes and as soon as her new album hits #1 K-Fed gets to move back into the basement.

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Do you all know that Rumsfeld's replacement is going to be Robert Gates. If this is the same one I am thinking about, he is the President of Texas A&M....

[Blastoderm55]

Sure is, as well as a close Bush family friend.

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Originally posted by Blastoderm55
Sure is, as well as a close Bush family friend.

Hmm...:thinking:

[AggieJohn]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Do you all know that Rumsfeld's replacement is going to be Robert Gates. If this is the same one I am thinking about, he is the President of Texas A&M.... hmm....i could see it happening

[AggieJohn]

By the time you read this, the President of the United States will have
announced that he will nominate me to be the next Secretary of
Defense. I am deeply honored, but also deeply saddened.

As most of you know, almost two years ago I declined an opportunity to
become the first Director of National Intelligence. I did so
principally because of my love for Texas A&M and because much of the
program we had initiated to take A&M to a new level of excellence had
only just started.

Today, two years later, all of the initiatives of greatest importance
are well underway and on an assured path to completion. The faculty
reinvestment program is on track and all 447 new positions should be
funded by next September. Work is underway or in planning for more
than $500 million in construction, some 90% of it on new academic
facilities. We have made significant progress in increasing the
diversity of our faculty and student body, and both the programs and
funding are in place to continue that important and on-going effort.
And many new initiatives are now underway or are already complete to
enhance both graduate and undergraduate education, including, above
all, the new University Studies degree program. The Corps is on the
right track in terms of growth and grades, and the Capital Campaign
will end next month having far exceeded our billion dollar goal.

Some of you may worry whether one or another of these efforts will
continue with my departure. You need to know that the progress we have
made has been a team endeavor, and the team will remain. A remarkable
faculty and a group of gifted administrators and staff who truly
deserve the credit for all that has been accomplished over the past
four-plus years will still be here -- above all, my strong right arm
for nearly four and a half years, the Executive Vice President and
Provost, Dr. David Prior.

I apologize for surprising you with this momentous decision and
announcement, and for leaving as president before fulfilling my
commitment to serve Texas A&M for at least five years. I hope you will
understand the circumstances that made this necessary and that this
appointment comes nearly as much a surprise to me as to you.

I will have more to say to you before I leave (if I am confirmed by the
Senate). But I must tell you that while I chose Texas A&M over
returning to government almost two years ago, much has happened both
here and around the world since then. I love Texas A&M deeply, but I
love our country more and, like the many Aggies in uniform, I am
obligated to do my duty. And so I must go. I hope you have some idea
of how painful that is for me and how much I will miss you and this
unique American institution.

At this point, I expect to remain as President of Texas A&M until
completion of the confirmation process and a Senate vote. I assure
you, you will hear more from me before my departure.


Robert M. Gates
President
Texas A&M University

[Aesculus gilmus]

Is there a post opening up in the administration for Coach Fran?

[AggieJohn]

if we lose to nebraska, texas, and our bowl opponent then YES, their is

[big daddy russ]

Woooo hoooo!!!! Gates is gone!!!

They'll be celebrating in the streets of CS tonight. The beer, the corps, and the livestock will be out in full force.

Worst president A&M ever had.

[AggieJohn]

eh, i don't think that he was the worst.....

[lepfan]

Have we not already learned our lessons from past 'crooked old cronnies? (yea, so I spelled it wrong, I don't care)

[big daddy russ]

Originally posted by AggieJohn
eh, i don't think that he was the worst.....
Then who??? If not number one, he was top two. Gates didn't about tradition. He said himself that he wanted A&M to resemble UT (loosely translated) 'in stature, personality, and academics.'

Personally, I believe that what makes these two universities so different is what makes them so great. You can go to the school that best fits your personality. Don't try to make them mirror one another.

Amanda, all her friends in SGA, and me liked the guy on a personal level (well, they did... I've never met him), but could care less for his policies.

[JHS_c/o_06']

Im suprised there wasnt something about beating Texas at the end of his letter.

[carter08]

Maybe Fran will get a govenment job

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by carter08
Maybe Fran will get a govenment job

:clap: :clap:

[lepfan]

Originally posted by carter08
Maybe Fran will get a govenment job Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse!!!

[AggieJohn]

Originally posted by big daddy russ
Then who??? If not number one, he was top two. Gates didn't about tradition. He said himself that he wanted A&M to resemble UT (loosely translated) 'in stature, personality, and academics.'

Personally, I believe that what makes these two universities so different is what makes them so great. You can go to the school that best fits your personality. Don't try to make them mirror one another.

Amanda, all her friends in SGA, and me liked the guy on a personal level (well, they did... I've never met him), but could care less for his policies. i personally sat down with the man and had fifteen minutes to my self with him...he's a great man....he came in and in my opinion adressed some of the key problems that were facing a&m(lack of diversity & tuition hikes)

[g$$]

Originally posted by big daddy russ
Then who??? If not number one, he was top two. Gates didn't about tradition. He said himself that he wanted A&M to resemble UT (loosely translated) 'in stature, personality, and academics.'

Personally, I believe that what makes these two universities so different is what makes them so great. You can go to the school that best fits your personality. Don't try to make them mirror one another.

Amanda, all her friends in SGA, and me liked the guy on a personal level (well, they did... I've never met him), but could care less for his policies.


You have your reasons, & I respect that, but I have to disagree. Gates is a good man & fine administrator. He was very respected on campus & did a lot of good things. 20/20 campaign, diversity, academics, University Studies (helps athletics), fundrasing, etc.

I wish him well as duty called & just hope his replacement can continue the upward trend he established at A&M.

[AggieJohn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p93ox5UTA6Q