..That is where I have to respectfully disagree with you, Dear.. Colin has NOT provided the much needed balance. He has been shut out since we marched into IRAQ and its unfortunate but he and Armitage (guys who have actually fought in wars) have been completely ambushed by Cheney, Wolfie and Co...most of whom have never put on a uniform. I believe "NEO-CON"is what is used to describe them.

That is why I suggested to JP5 a while back that having Condi and Colin in the Cabinet DOES not impress me because I really believe that they are "window dressing". And its unfortunate because these are 2 of the most talented individuals we could ever hope to have in Govt.

The real NSA is the Vice Prez. The job of SEC of STATE might well be phased out or merged into the SEC of DEF. Why is Colin off on an Asian tour during an election? Why is Condi on the campaign trail instead of in DC? As a black man (and I am not saying that makes me an expert..IT DOES NOT..but I feel slighted when I am told that Bush has the highest number of blacks ever in his cabinet. Really? How effective are they?)

This is my opinion and I feel rather strongly about it!

I fear what this new cabinet will look like. I really do..My Lady...