[dk/coro]

I agree completely. I have know a number of these egocentric types in Washington years ago.

In many instances these guys are exposed to aspects of National Power just long enough for them to develop a skewed sense of both their own importance -- and acceptable professional conduct. Happens all too frequently.

Fry his sorry ass. His conduct is reprehensible by any standard.

And, in closing, another Washington truism: If a member of the administration cannot be replaced in a heartbeat -- the administration itself has failed in its basic responsibility of ensuring both accountability and continuity in the conduct of national policy.

[quantim]

Although I exclaimed while ranting "fire" he had already quit. Do you think this was the typical either quit or be fired scenerio?

If so, how pathetic. I shudder to think how many great American BRAVEHEARTS get sacrificed because of this sort of idiocy, jackasses not doing their jobs.