[BOBTHENAILER]

,Was this guy Ziglar grooming anyone to take over or him? Is there another like-minded Libertarian on immigration that's on a fast-track to take his place?

There have been many posters speculating on WHY Ziglar is quitting. My personal opinion is that he was TOLD to resign. I know there are many on this thread who won't give Bush credit for anything, but this situation has all the hallmarks of a typical DC firing.

"I want to pursue opportunities in the private sector"
"I've spent many years in government service and I want to spend time with my family".

Many other statements like the above are used as typical diplo-speak to cover a canning.

In any case: GO MICHELLE, we need you at INS

[Sabertooth]

I know there are many on this thread who won't give Bush credit for anything, but this situation has all the hallmarks of a typical DC firing.

I agree about the hallmarks, and I'll be more than happy to give President Bush the credit for sacking this loser Ziglar, on two conditions:

1. He's willing to take the credit.

2. Ziglar's replacement marks a turn in policy, and a newfound seriousness in the Bush Administration about the problem of Illegals.

[4Freedom]

I'd like to give Bush the benefit of the doubt and believe he had something to do with Ziglar's leaving. It doesn't add up, though.

Bush hasn't announced any changes in his positions on an extension of 245i, deporting illegals or using the military to seal the border.

Ziglar has been screwing the pooch over at the INS for 2 years and Bush hasn't said one, single, solitary thing about it the whole time.

Now, with no apparent pressure from the White House, Ziglar announces his resignation 4 weeks before 9/11/2002.

Call me cynical, but I believe Bush was more shocked than we were.

The Libertarian Party is just giving up a very visible and prestigious appointment to an agency from which to implement one their major platform planks. Just like that. Yeah, right.

Ziglar's running for the tall grass. I've got the same feeling I'd have if I saw everyone from the engineering room getting in the lifeboats.

[4Freedom]

Bob, here's another coincidence for you one month prior to the 1st anniversary of 9/11.

Britain On Standby For Nuke Strike; Secret Plan To Evacuate Millions In Terror Alert

Hmmm, no other Libertarian wants that top INS job anymore, huh?