[veronica]

Rice is about as intimidating as a rag doll. Clearly the Arabs have sized her up and found her wanting. As do I. She hardly exudes American power and influence. At least Powell had been a soldier, was battle-tested.

I'll say it again. Sec. of State is A MAN'S JOB, unless a female has the gravitas of a Jeanne Kirkpatrick or Golda Meir.

[Sabramerican]

I need to disagree with you in one respect.

Rice seems to have exerted some serious influence. On the President.

"Cowboy diplomacy" is dead. "Global Test Diplomacy" is alive.

And, oh boy, are they happy in North Korea and Iran and Syria.... and Europe.

A smile has even been seen on John Kerry's long face.

[SJackson]

It's not just her, the State Dept should have been cleaned out as Newt suggested about 5 years ago. They need to advance the policies of the big dog in the White House, not act as the tail that wags the dog.

[rintense]

Sorry, but, you're full of it. Colin Powell wasn't any better.