You're right about Powell, but think about the circumstances. The messed up election, President Bush's newness in office, the popularity of Powell and his pre-disposed pacifism, pre 9/11.
Things were different then. Gates will be fine.
93 posted on 12/05/2006 7:37:31 PM PST by ohioWfan
(President Bush - courageously and honorably protecting us in dangerous times, . Praise the Lord!)