That doesn't mean he's perfect. That doesn't mean we shouldn't keep our eyes and ears open. We give him the great benefit of the doubt, and should -- because of his proven record so far.
More-over we know Bush has tactical and strategic issues of statecraft and war to deal with absolutely unknown to us. Especially right now, when we are almost certain to be at full war with Iraq in days. As Commander, Bush MUST take steps needed to pursue that war in a way that guarentees its success yetminimises loss of life. That means he has to keep the Arabs placated, and the Turks firmly on our side.
All that being said -- we have some powerful and connected folks in the political lobbying and PR business who have taken the enemy's coins knowing that by doing so, more of our and our allies blood will be shed by spewing decisiveness and confusion.
IMHO, the best thing that could happen is if every jake of that class of curs became absolutely afraid to touch another bloody coin, or even to be in the same state as one of our enemies agents.
Ostrasizing -- shunning -- isolation -- is a weapon, and it best be wielded against those coming to harm us -- not against our friends.