"Smoke 'em if ya got 'em" too.
I think johnfrink is on to something here, and i think it's great. If some POS or a chamberpotfull is getting ready to hit us, I think Ashcraft and Co. are doing just fine with this strategy.
I don't think Ashcroft is "casual" when he calls a press conference. And I think he's done a great job, under terrible circumstances, beginning with the endless liberal attacks on him prior to 9/11.