He is in good company on the watch list, though. Ted Kennedy is on it too, and hasn't been able to find out why either. Not even Tom Ridge knows why Ted Kennedy is on the watch list (he he he). Apparently, Tom Ridge also doesn't have the power or authority to get Ted Kennedy off the watch list either. (another he he he).

This "political enemies of the administration" watch list is no different than "political enemies of the administration" was when Dick Gaughan, et al were banned from the US for having "communist" (or if you are Irish) "terrorist" ties.

Political enemies lists are political enemies lists. Why are people so surprised at all this? It's been going on for a whole lot longer than since 9/11 and the Bush administration.