Neo-Cons Turn On Rumsfeld

The Sunday Times has an interesting article claiming a "growing chorus of conservative commentators" want Rumsfeld replaced by "a figure with wider appeal".

As the article notes, however, Bush and Cheney are still strong supporters. I strongly doubt they would humiliate him with a public sacking, or even a nod-and-a-wink sacking like Powell's.

Who knows more about what's really been going on in the Bush White House, for instance? A pissed off Rummy would be a walking timebomb. I think retirement due to medical reasons is more likely... when Rumsfeld is good and ready to go.

Meanwhile, Canadians are also eagerly debating the merits of arresting Rumsfeld if and when his Diplomatic Immunity ever expires. The Tyee has a good article looking at such Canadian ruminations.

Given the implications of such matters, it's little wonder the USA is increasing the pressure on governments around the world to give them exemption from action under the International Criminal Court. Wouldn't it have been much simpler if they had just joined the ICC and removed Saddam through the UN Security Council, in accordance with the Geneva Convention?

Oh, but then they wouldn't have oil deals and US bases in Iraq... Silly me.