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2007-11-16 Iraq

US Drops Plan to Force Diplomats to Iraq

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Posted by Steve White 2007-11-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 ....~~even more~~ deep embarrassment to the department and led Rice and her deputy, John Negroponte, to remind diplomats of their duty to serve their government anywhere they are needed.

This statement's impact on bottom feeding US State Dept. employees..... nada, zipp, zero,
- 0 -! Condo and Ponti think they are dealing with normal, rational, patriotic Americans. As far as "volunteers" go...., one must wonder what deals were struck and how the crisis occured in the first place.

Posted by Besoeker 2007-11-16 01:23|| 2007-11-16 01:23|| Front Page Top

#2 That worked so well I'd say move the entire SD to Iraq and Afghanistan!

Posted by gorb 2007-11-16 04:18|| 2007-11-16 04:18|| Front Page Top

#3 Something may have been accomplished among the general public -- "But the resistance to forced assignments generated bitter criticism of the diplomatic corps; some Internet commentators accused the foreign service of cowardice and treason."

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-11-16 06:17|| 2007-11-16 06:17|| Front Page Top

#4 Isn't it funny how the headline seems to convey a different message than that of the first paragraph?

Posted by Raj 2007-11-16 07:58|| 2007-11-16 07:58|| Front Page Top

#5 In most of the corporate world the rule is "Your paycheck is going to _______, if you want it, you'll go too." You are free to refuse, but will likely lose your job, possibly your retirement benefits, and certainly your future promotability. In government employment refusing orders from your superiors is more likely to get you promoted.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-11-16 08:45|| 2007-11-16 08:45|| Front Page Top

#6 what about Jack Croddy, Coward and Tool? Is he still employed? Why isn't he assigned to NWFP or Swat?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-11-16 08:47|| 2007-11-16 08:47|| Front Page Top

#7 So have they removed the option of 'directed assignments' from the table permanently?
if so, then Dr. Rice needs to go; in fact the time is past for her to catch a train out of town. To anywhere.

Posted by USN,Ret. 2007-11-16 13:32|| 2007-11-16 13:32|| Front Page Top

#8 Directed assignments are alive and well.

Posted by Bangkok Billy 2007-11-16 18:14|| 2007-11-16 18:14|| Front Page Top

#9 We need diplomats trained in the Allan Culhamer school of Diplomacy. Bring out the knives!

Posted by Eric Jablow">Eric Jablow 2007-11-16 19:20|| 2007-11-16 19:20|| Front Page Top

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