German Minister Resigns Over Afghan Airstrike
"Germany’s former defense minister, Franz Josef Jung, resigned Friday, saying he accepted “political responsibility” for accusations that the military withheld information on a deadly airstrike in Afghanistan in September that killed civilians as well as insurgents.
"Mr. Jung’s announcement followed the resignation Thursday of the chief of staff of the German armed forces in an episode that has set off tremors in both the political and military establishments in Germany. "
Well, isn't that something. Apparently in "progressive" Europe, taking responsibility involves doing something more than just saying "I take full responsibility" and then returning to your office and going right back to work as usual as if nothing happened.
Which is what Tim Geithner did after he took 'full responsibility:"
http://www.businessinsider.com/tim-geith…
Tim Geithner Takes Responsibility For AIG Bonuses
"Tim Geithner says he take "full responsibility" for knowing the stimulus legislation had a loophole that would allow bailed-out insurance giant American International Group pay massive bonuses to employees"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story…
On Capitol Hill, Geithner Defends Policies
"Senator KEVIN BRADY (Republican, Texas): The public has lost all confidence in your ability to do the job.
Secretary TIMOTHY GEITHNER (Treasury Department): If you look at any measure of confidence in the financial system, it is substantially stronger today than when the president of the United States took office.
Sen. BRADY: At some point...
Sen. BRADY: ...you have to take responsibility for your decisions.
Sec. GEITHNER: I take responsibility for anything I am part of doing. I'd be happy to do that. What I can't take responsibility is for the legacy of crisis you've bequeathed this country.
Sen. BRADY: This is your budget. This is your bailout. This is your stimulus. This is your act.
Sec. GEITHNER: I take full responsibility for those with great honor and pleasure.
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Why is the European definition of responsibility different from Geithner's?Is this the "progressive" European definition of responsibility?
This is an administration built on lies. It's expected.Is this the "progressive" European definition of responsibility?
It isn't.
Geithner just told Brady that Brady should retire because Brady is incompetent, and that everything that was Geithner's work was actually working.
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