I think Txsleuth's post #154 says it all. Powell is not so innocent as his demeanor may appear. In order to become even a general in the Army one must have a streak of political savy, and to become chairmen of the Joint Chief of Staff tells me he is an operator. You may be right about him feeling left out, but I believe Txsleuth's profile fits the bill.
Thanks....I don't think that Powell feels "disprespected" by President Bush...because, IMHO, President Bush goes out of his way to show respect to people that don't deserve it so much...
Look at the way he is re: Bill Clinton...and we know that President Bush and his wife just had dinner at the Powell's home in the last few months...
NO...I think Powell is relieved to be gone...he didn't have the "guts" to quit out loud. IF he was as against this war like some say he did (he doesn't speak much, does he?)...
WHY didn't he have the integrity to tell that to President Bush, so Bush would have a chance to appoint someone else at the State Dept. that would be more in line with his own foreign policy...after all, isn't the SEC. of STATE all about speaking with foreign government about OUR foreign policy???
BTW...how much influence behind the scenes do you think Powell might have had in keeping the dems from confirming Bolton at the UN? I bet a lot!
I agree. I blame state for the failure to get Turkey aboard. I blame Powell for using the doves in State for his own purposes. Perfect example of a helf-hearted subordinate. Unable to get in way in council, he drags his heels, hoping to get the results he wanted. I also think that he had Bush go to the UN knowing pretty much what the outcome would be in the end. Either he was duped by the French or he just let them serve his purposes. I believe the latter.