Excellent analysis of the situation, JH2 ... you never fail to amaze.
The little note from Condi to the President is so like Dubya and the way he handles a six-gun, or plays poker ... few words, brilliant, and with all the light and gravity of a star ... they are quite a team.
I just love the pic of Tony Blair and President Bush shaking hands over the occasion.
Nice description JW.
I like the way you all are decorating the thread with these wonderful pictures...can't see enough of them :)