[LarryLied]

Tom Ridge faced his first test as Homeland Security chief--and he failed.

You know the inside DC stuff. I heard Ridge was a nobody without the power of the purse from the get-go. What the heck was Bush thinking?

[headsonpikes]

Robert Reich on Eddie's lap!

It's uncanny!lol

That's allright, W's sort of like Dennis the Menace grown up!

That's what they call a left-handed compliment, I guess.

[kristinn]

It seems to me that President Bush wanted Ridge on his team, and this was a good way to bring him on. I hope he improves quickly.

The position, as I understand it, is one of coordinating with agencies and departments. I don't think Ridge knows all he's allowed to do right now. It looks like he and Pres. Bush will be making it up as they go along.