The Washington Post declares her appointment 'the triumph of the hawks.'

I think it's simpler -- this is just another sign of Bush' complete failure as a manager.

Whenever challenged, Bush circles the wagons. Classic fear response.

Rice' initial tenure demonstrated an utter unwillingness to challenge the theocons' reign of terror.

Bush just wants the whole difficult situation to go away.

What a rudderless dinghy...

Ciao, Colin;