>>I don’t know why Powell was given the boot, and treated the way he was.<<
Ever thought of becoming a “conspiracy nut”? I give lessons.
Did I mention a conspiracy? All I said is that I don’t know why Powell was let go, or treated as he was.
I’m not one of “W’s” confidants, and I didn’t see the interaction. So I don’t know exactly what happened or why. I can speculate. I could give some damned good reasons why I would have fired Powell. But I can’t assume Bush had the same opinions as I, because if Bush shared my thinking Powell would have never been in the position of power he held for nearly the time he held it...if at all.
So, speculation aside, I can’t speak to W’s reasoning or methods.
If there’s “conspiracy” in that, so be it...