There was an article in the New Yorker several weeks ago that explains the disconnect between forces in the field and Rumsfeld. A technical analysis, no politics. I think this has a lot to do with the ex-generals complaints:

http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/060410fa_fact2

This falls in line with the discussion I heard from someone who was working in the white house when the neocons were starting their political careers. They refused to acknowledge the need for diplomacy. Reagan and Bush sr. tempered their views. While bush jr. has embraced them.



>>Why do you think ex-CIA agents are taking the effort to do things like confront Rumsfeld.
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>I just read this article. I can't agree with all of it but it is 'another perspective' nonetheless.
>http://www.americanprowler.com/dsp_article.asp?art_id=9778