[pollyannaish]

Interesting. I haven't seen that.

But I think the reasons for Powell leaving are very clear. And while the press continues to try and spin what Powell says as being against the President, when I actually read what he says and not just the headline it seems to be aimed in a completely different direction.

Plus, I just saw something that talked about the two families getting together recently, so things are not bad on a personal level.

I have never really cared for Powell to be honest with you. But that is a policy thing, not a personality thing. He seems like a good guy.

[Kath]

George W. Bush is able to separate friendship and business. You can be his friend, get a job working for him but he will fire your butt if you don't do that job and show up at your door for dinner as a friend. Larry Lindsay was a good friend of his but he did not hesitate to remove him when he was not satisfied with the job he was doing. President Bush is loyal but you better produce.