[cyncooper]

Paul O'Neill is a plain spoken man. Just because he didn't snarl doesn't mean he didn't put Russert in his place a few times. For instance:

Well, I tell you what, Tim, I’m not a great fan of running life by polls. Maybe that’s the way you think we should run life, by polls.

and:

Well, you know this as well as I do, Tim. Social Security monies are never spent for anything except Social Security.

Notice O'Neill answers Russert addressing him personally at points.

I said it before and I'll say it again. I like Paul O'Neill.

[gov_bean_ counter]

Notice O'Neill answers Russert addressing him personally at points.

Much like I do my children when they are being just plain stupid.