[Miss Marple]

You are quoting Al Hunt as a viable critic, for goodness sake! Get a grip!

Al Hunt hates anyone who is remotely Republican, let alone conservative!

And as for Ashcroft's actions before 9/11, I think he was doing a good job. He was delayed in his taking office, and in addition Louis Freeh submitted his resignation and Robert Mueller didn't take charge of the FBI until the week before 9/11.

[gcruse]

Well, you certainly riddled that messenger with bullets. LOL
And, astonishingly to some but not me, Ashcroft KEPT the agents in New Orleans in the weeks following 9/11 when we needed them fighting the real enemy. If it's sex, sin, and drugs, or pesky state laws, Ashcroft's your man.