[Brian S]

Don't forget the State Department "career" employees. I'm told constantly that the President can't just fire them.

BS...If I were the President I would clean house in many agencies of the "career types" if they didn't subscribe to my agenda, be it with executive orders or whatever means available.

Even if we had to "buy" the bastards out...they would be gone and MY types would be hired. Small price to pay, IMHO.

What department was it that Clinton was able to purge of lawyers when he took office...DOJ, if I remember correctly.

[Once-Ler]

BS...If I were the President I would clean house in many agencies of the "career types" if they didn't subscribe to my agenda, be it with executive orders or whatever means available.

That is what Clinton did to the DOJ when he got in. Of course he had a lot to hide. I think Dubya has been doing a great job so far. He thinks Tenet is someone he can work with.

but you like tha Clinton method huh?
we shall see who is considered the better Prez.