Comments on: Ruling the White House: competence or loyalty?

By: Jack Bronston

Jack Bronston — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:30:41 +0000

Everything goes out the window when you send the country into war. At that point, personal loyalty must yield to bipartisanship and competence. FDR: Knox and Stimson

By: erich

erich — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:26:13 +0000

I love that Bill Ireland, who has never met George Bush in person, just dismisses David Frum’s experience with a groundless personal attack. That is so in line with what I would expect from a Bush loyalist. I could not have possibly come up with a better example of what is wrong with the mindless, robotic Bushie.

As for the comments of Dave and Larry, I have to wonder if either of them have ever been to High School. A bully often makes the best submissive follower of a bigger bully. Their behavior has in no way marked thwm out as strong people, unless you consider intimidation, blame dodging, shouting and petty revenge as acts of strength.

I was very disappointed to see what they did to Powell, but at least he finally had had enough of their BS.

The whole pack of them will rot in hell for what they have done to this country.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:55:53 +0000

good riposte above, to point out the headstrong Cheney/Rumsfeld crew, who would surely contradict the submissive-follower angle David Frum sets up;
BTW, Frum may fit more the former catefory, as he was reportedly forced out for his lack of deference to/agreement with Karen Hughes, who was responsible for White House message

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:29:19 +0000

Is this a rework of a previous article? How come so many of the phrases sound so familiar?

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:24:30 +0000

how does he explain Cheney, Rumsfeld and Powell

By: Wayne

Wayne — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:49:13 +0000

Very Good article stressing a point I hadn’t considered. I like journalist like you who bring up points that are not politically influenced and says something we need to hear.
(in response to David Frum’s article: “They Stood By Their Man.”)
I look forward to hearing more from Mr. Frum.

By: Bill ireland

Bill ireland — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:35:11 +0000

Et tu, David?

Apparently, President Bush’s obsession with loyalty didn’t extend to two notable appointees–Scott McClellan and now, David Frum. It’s curious that when Frum lists the Bush Staffers who lacked talent, his own name is absent. He used to be a brilliant articulator of conservative ideas. Now, he’s revealed himself as just another fair-weather friend, moving toward a friendlier climate.

The public perceives the Bush Administration sinking into the sea, and the water is now filled with rats swimming for cover. They may get big book deals, or articles in major magazines, but they’re still rats.