But I agree with what you wrote about the APPEALS. That will be time for payback or punishment, IMHO.
I am certain that Rumsfeld and the boys did not vet thier list with the WH, so yes, some will get their bases back on the appeal. I am sure that they have tried to be fair and pracitical. As with everything else, we do not have all the gory details so it's hard to know why.
Also Ms. Snowe, is probably under a lot of pressure, what with all of us yammering at her and other Senators and the leadership and the WH, she probably was just having a bad day! That's why I laugh about them getting so upset that Bolton might have yelled at someone!
LOL, I have worked on campaigns and for Elected officials! If a Elected official can't occasionally blow off steam by yelling at a staffer or two. Who can they yell at? Let's face it, if you are in charge and there is a mistake, what would you do? Pat them on the head or kick their tail? I know I would kick a few tails! LOL
I might add as well that most elected officals and people in power are overwhelming 'type A' personalities! They are hard charging and passionate, that's how they got where they are. I never took it personally when I got yelled at by my EO's it's part of the job, better he yell at me, then loose it in front of the press or the public.