k wrote:
] My history makes it clear that I'm not at all
] convinced, partly from general cynicism about political
] figures in general and partly from my interpretations of the
] past 4 years worth of actions. So this doesn't come as a
] surprise to me, particularly. -k]

I'm non-plused about the firings of serveral people who apparently disagreed (and correctly I might add) with Bush's military plans. If it turns out they are shaking up the CIA to be more pliant this is dangerous. Dissent is healthy. You need people who will criticise your judgement. If you fill the federal government with yes-men they'll be singing your praises as the world falls down around your ears.

RE: The New York Times - Op-Ed Columnist: The C.I.A. Versus Bush