I disagree, JtS... respectfully, of course... When a level headed and intelligent diplomat 'hangs in there' for a liscentious leader, the diplomat becomes tainted... Powell is good for the job as Bush's 'front man' IMO, because he brings the effective reasoning of a diplomat where there is precious little of the stuff... but I don't think the job is good for Powell's rep. I do think Powell could be a part of an humane and powerful foriegn policy, but I'm ashamed of our current government's agression and terrorism overseas, so I'm kinda sidelined here... All the best, ttr