Rummy is absolutely hated by the top brass so I expect a hell of alot more to come out. What that means I am not sure of.
i would bet he has a greater understanding of the scope and magnitued of all issues. the generals are merely tools in his tool box to be used in the mix of the greater agena of which they are not typically aware.
although the one trick ponies call for his dismissal because he did not meet their needs but met the optimal mix.
let them say what they will, i doubt there is a more savy man for the role.
imo
from what I've heard, the Pentagon procurement to consulting job gravy train has been derailed and the pot of gold at the end of the Flag officers rainbow has lost a little luster. Even before Clinton, there had developed quite the little ticket punching all the way to a double dipping retirement for the Golden Years of Pentagon and flag officers.
The new Sec Def has put the kibosh on that. Look at Paladin, and several other "systems" and "platforms" that have been cut or modified.
The one that will never die is the Osprey. But maybe some real curious FReeper in the DC area or within the 5-sided building in DC can inform us of the little soap opera that is being played out to anger so many flag officers....
Before the Osprey-philes start flaming me, I've personally spoke with several Marine aviators including two squadron commanders that just smile and shake their heads when asked about Osprey. Like the little accident last week that we haven't heard about. Doggone software problems, black box problems, flight avionics glitches....
Follow the money and usually you'll find the answer....