[governsleastgovernsbest]

The role of the Secretary of State is to carry out the foreign policy of the United States as established by the President. It is not to be a "good cop" if that is not what the President wants him to be.

W is too gracious and too smart to criticize Powell publicly. But I believe that behind the scenes Powell's second-guessing is a source of frustration and anger.

[HairOfTheDog]

It is not to be a "good cop" if that is not what the President wants him to be.

I think the president is a big boy that doesn't need you thinking for him. He has said he is happy with Colin Powell, and I respect them both.

Good grief find someone on the other team to attack. It would get us further.