[aroundabout]

Is that the guy who was almost CRYING in that clip shown where the State Dept official wanted to know who would care for their children if the officials were hurt or killed?

I have NEVER seen anyone whine like this man did. How embarrassing it must have been for his family.

[Carolinamom]

A real diplomat would have voiced his concerns privately rather than putting on that public display.

[Bahbah]

Is that the guy who was almost CRYING in that clip

Yes...Jack Croddy (should be Cruddy), a shameful stain on the Department of State.

[ellery]

Those craven state dept. cowards should be ashamed of themselves. A certain level of risk is inherent in a diplomat’s job — what, do they think it’s all high tea and Caribbean junkets???

I love Hunter’s proposal that Bush fire the folks who refuse to do their jobs and replace them with retrained recovering US servicemen and women.

On another subject, I thought Thompson did a great job this morning. I know some prefer a more frenetic style, but I like Thompson’s thoughtful, reasoned demeanor and approach.