In that last line, it meant to read "promote America's values with a gun and bolster ideological support for terrorism around the world."

"Promote America's values and confront ideological support for terrorism around the world." - If this is Ms. Hughes job description then she should have been fired ages ago.

The texas rats that sailed in upon us with the mentally deranged loser from CRAWFORD, have been jumping ship in droves. I still think we should cede Texas to mexico in exchange for a workable immigration plan.

Why do they all use the tired "spend time with my family", or some variation? How about an honest "I can't spin enough lies to cover his butt anymore!"

BYE BYE!!

Karen's job was to spread the lies and propaganda of this immoral and illegitimate administration. Much like Dana Perino, Sean McCormack and other assorted spokespeople (professional liars), I don't know how she sleeps at night.

George Bush, Dick Cheany, Carl Rove, Donald Rumsfeld, "CON"di Rice,"CON"lin Powell Bill oreily, Sean Hannity, Karen Hughes- promote America's values?
Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy????????

America Read All 22 chapters of Revelation in the BIBLE.

America- The greatest country in the world!

I would bet she just got feed up sweeping up Bushism.

Her lasting contribution to MidEast peace will be that stupid glossy magazine she thought of. Tho I'm sure Houston has one exactly like it.

Finally, ms. coverup gets to leave too.

The women that surround Bush(Perino-Hughes-Laura Bush) are a disgrace to all of the women in this country who have taught their children that honesty and integrity are a way of life.
The message they send and the example they set are based on lies and lack of integrity.

Hopefully, they ALL will resign.

I guess I'll be the only one defending Karen Hughes. I like her. I also like George Bush. That no one can see that Republicans are more sane than the Democrats is beyond me. Republicans don't destroy Democrat offices, throw pies at conservative speakers,cause constant disruptions,etc. It appalls me that this goes on. For the left wing to constantly scream they are losing their rights, they are the ones who don't give Republicans the right to speak and debate. Disgusting.

John: I know you did'nt have enough space to name them all. You are right.

Amen bushist_regime.. this isn't about Republicans vs Democrats.. its about common sense and true American values vs the CONS who are running our country under the false flag of "Republican Party".. they do not stand for true Republican values!! The whole us vs them mentality is fostered by these folks to keep us fighting.

VALUELESS PRATTLE indeed...one of my republican enablers called a truce because he got tired of me overloading him with facts...sheryl, take the hint from a republican who has left the fold, as he tells you in his post, and take your hand off the listing ship you cling to and let it drift...the next time you want to see these losers is in the devils lair from an overlook high above the heat...get my drift OH RELIGIOUS ONE...

RESIGNING MAY WELL BE THE BEST THING SHE COULD DO FOR PROMOTING THE US IMAGE BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD, TOO BAD SHE DOESN'T TAKE THE BIG GUY WITH HER AND TOOK SO LONG TO DO IT.

The ability to speak and think at the same time is a learned science unfortunately our president Bush has not aquired that ability - D-U-H!

Excellent! Finally old school conservatives are realizing that Bush and the Neocons are just as bad as the far left. Their disdain for the rule of Law and Constitution I pray is coming to an end. You can't ignore the Constitution to "protect" America. Living free means living with a certain amount of risk. If they want us to live in a big government police state, then they are going to have to eliminate the Constitution. Not on my watch!

I'm all for giving Texas back to Mexico, Bush & party included.

Ya'll may remember that Hughes "resigned" once before, to "spend time with her family." Then suddenly she pops up at State in a position (surprise!) that she has absolutely no experience or expertise in. Given history, don't count her out yet (although, blessingly, there's not much more time left ...).

She's one of those individuals that you can just read 'crazy' written on her face. John Bolton was another. All you had to do was see his picture to know he was unstable.

Now...let's see. What are America's values? Seven years ago we lost what values we were working for. Our values now are the threat of mushroom clouds for countries that don't follow our "divine" guidance.

Well, I guess she has kept such a low profile of late since she really didn't get it with the Mid-east gig -- I actually though she left a while back, but as all the cronies she hung around long enough to keep taking a paycheck from the US taxpayers -- I seem to remember that she did resign before so she'll turn up again with George just like a "Bad" penny; unless she has taken a spot on FOX wasn't she a fake news person??

yeah Sheryl,
democrats do crazy stuff, like wanting to end the war. republicans do sane things like lie us into a war and talk about wwIII.

Hey daddy, you've already forgotten how many bailed on Clinton during his presidency? Shall I begin the litany of names for you????

Apparently, most of you don't get it either with the mid-east "gig" either. Have you noticed how suicide bombings have stopped in Israel? They moved from Israel to Iraq...hmmm...its all much bigger than you can understand. Iran's nukes or potential to acquire them MUST be taken out. They have said they'd use them when obtained and would fire them upon Israel. World War 3? You bet ya! Russia and China are helping Iran right under our noses. If Syria's nuclear factory was taken out, believe me, Israel wouldn't hesitate to strike Iran either. You all need to see the big picture, and by the posts from so many on this website, its scary to see how many people have their heads so deep in the sand.

Hey, another bang-up job from another Bush groupie...I hear the Arab world now loves us thanks to Karen, George, Paul (Wolfowitz), Condie and, of course,DICK!!

Bye, By hack bird!

The rest of the world wonders why N. Korea has been treated diplomatically, while the US spreads its boogeyman theory about the Mideast, and threatens them. Get it through you head:::NO ONE IN THE REST OF THE WORLD WILL EVER BUY THE US' FOREIGN POLICY, WHICH BOTH DEMS AND REPS HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO::: The US BLINDLY supporting Israel is the reason the Mideast hates us... and the rest of the world agrees. What friend in your life would never have the guts to criticize you... EVER? That's not a friend; it's a phony relationship based on influential voting blocs/lobbies. This nonsense about democracy is a lie when you're a witness to the reality that shows the US couldn't give a damn about democracy.

What in the world will GWB do now? He lost Rove, his "brain" now he is losing Hughes, his "mouth". Course he still has Rice, his a--. I guess that's pretty important with all the crap he causes.

You guys....Please STOP voting a Republican in office. Hasn't this country learned from President Bush.

Either people are cheating at the poles...or ignorant/selfish/prejudiced people live in this country...either way whe get what we deserve.

I am constantly amazed at this administration's lack of depth. How did Karen Hughes get this position in the first place? She has no working knowledge of the Middle Eastern or Islamic culture... What has she accomplished for this country that she should be proud of? If anything she should be embarrassed and just leave quietly. We have to "admire" her sacrifices of splitting time between Washington and Texas? It just goes to show that the administration is incapable of finding qualified people.

You are the one who needs to see THE BIG PICTURE! Your heroes in Washington, hell bent on creating perpetual war... Armageddon, are right on target! With sheep who actually believe they are acting in your best interest!

ROFLMAO!

Karen Hughes is a complete disgrace and should be ashamed of everything she has helped perpetrate. God have mercy on her evil soul.

actually, suicide bombings HAVEN'T stopped in Israel. They just don't make the papers the way they used to. . Sorry, but the rest of us are sick and tired of paying the cost for Republican incompetence and ignorance. You clowns just don't have what it takes anymore - sit the next election out and get a clue!

I wonder if the sycophant finally figured out that the emporer has no clothes.

Why did Bush surround himself with these incompetent, inexperienced non-entites like Hughes in the first place? They've made us the laughingstock of the world with their smalltime, smalltown ignorance and cluelessness. This is the worst administration in American history!

Karen:
Don't forget to empty the TRASH before you leave.

Good Job, Mrs Hughes, Thank You for your service to our country.

"Bush appointed Hughes to promote " America's values."

There are no values to promote under the
Bush Crime Administration. As for getting our reputation on track in the middle east, you can forget it. It won't
turn around until Bush is out of office and until Bush and Cheney are put in jail
for all their crimes. They are a total disgrace to the American people.

Check her bank account. I'm sure it's packed to the point that she can buy an island and drink tequila all day to numb the realization that she contributed to the destruction of our country. The Rove/Hughes spinmasters have not been able to convince the masses for along time. We are way to wise to their tactics. Recalling some of the spins... Kerry's swiftboat(he actually served in combat and went back, under fire,to rescue a fellow soldier), bush's drunken car crash (he was going too slow,(forget the entire shrub row he took out),Bush going AWOL,etc.,etc. So Bush hires her for a job that she has no experience. Her comment about the "long term challenge will outlast her". Reaaaallllyyy Good. Wonder how much she was paid to accomplish nothing for what she was hired for? "Did one hellava job Hughie".

The few Bush supporters left, embrace incompetents,liers,warmoners,cheaters,and Fascists. They are enabling the most evil,worst,most incompetent administration ever. You Bush supporters are helping ruin America! Have you no shame?

I wish all of you Bush bash commenters would branch out and keep an open mind. I dare say that ya'll would be the first to scream that the Bush Admin didn't do what they could do to keep you safe if we are attacked again. Tough talkers till the going gets rough. Then the whining and whimpering starts.

It's kinda too late to start cleaning up the administration with unqualified employees....keep cleaning there are many others.

It's too little to late.

This attempt at damage control has failed. Karen Hughes has done nothing in her quest for public diplomacy. Our former allies still mistrust us, and our credibility is shot.

I wish that the whole lot of Bushie's would just pack up and leave. They've done enough damage to this country.

These clowns are going nowhere...in fact, when they declare martial law and cancel the 2008 elections, are you still going to smooch on them, as you have so far?????

I read Rice was quoted saying how great Hughes' accomplishments were yet she couldn't list anything she accomplished...I'm glad to see her go, who's next is the more important question?

I believe the Bush administration should have been impeached a long time ago. It has blackened the face of America and makes me ashamed to be a Texas. He is a crook and beyond a doubt the worst President in our history. If everyone on his staff does not cut and run, their stupid. This man lies more than satan or is he ?

Good. She's an propagandist, posing as, as, as... "ignorant and naive"

"During her first trip to the Middle East after being confirmed in 2005 she struck many as ignorant and naive"

Still does.