Before Donald H. Rumsfeld (click title to entry - thank you) entered his second tenure as Secretary of Defense in 2001, the selection of senior U.S. military officers for top-ranking positions within the Department of Defense (DoD) was largely decided within the uniformed services, and the Secretary of Defense did not typically challenge the recommendations. However, to support his goal of transforming the defense establishment, Rumsfeld decided to become personally involved in the selection process....
Why is this so astonishing?
It is astonishing because for the first time our military was subject to political influence in their promotion standards. That is outrageous.
Interjecting a political standard to our military, changes career goals. It also makes an appointment to the leadership leading to the Joint Chiefs similar to nominating a Supreme Court Judge.
This standard needs to be rescinded.
Is there any wonder why we have seen General after General resign from the ranks of our military under Bush?
This substitutes/provides the same power as the President has to the Secretary of Defense. That is unconstitutional.
Why is this so astonishing?
It is astonishing because for the first time our military was subject to political influence in their promotion standards. That is outrageous.
Interjecting a political standard to our military, changes career goals. It also makes an appointment to the leadership leading to the Joint Chiefs similar to nominating a Supreme Court Judge.
This standard needs to be rescinded.
Is there any wonder why we have seen General after General resign from the ranks of our military under Bush?
This substitutes/provides the same power as the President has to the Secretary of Defense. That is unconstitutional.
