[thucydides]

Ladies, why can't you admire the man's good sense, good looks, and good character without importing a sexual element, which is properly reserved for those with whom you have a relationship? I had thought the Monica stuff, the Time reporterette stuff was best left to the democrats and liberals.

[Xenalyte]

Where's the sexual element in what I said? (However, now you mention it . . . )

[Miss Marple]

The simple explanation is that women are looking for heroes to admire. Admiration of Mr. Rumsfeld and the admission that we find him attractive does not necessarily include a desire for anything more.

There is also the component of anti-Clintonism, in that a man is found attractive for his character and accomplishments, rather than for a manufactured image and a series of "feel your pain" lies.

Besides, it's funny.

I find Cheney quite attractive as well.