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Super spook General Hayden has been confirmed as the new CIA Director. The Senate rolled over as was to be expected. I found it truly touching during the hearings when Hayden was asked whether he had the wherewithal to speak the truth to power. One should always remember that when speaking the truth to power, power often already knows the truth and does not care. Such is the case with the Bush Administration.

On a brighter note, it has been fun watching Speaker Hastert take on President Bush over the raid and theft of documents from a Congressional office. President Bush had to intervene when ace law enforcement official Attorney General Gonzales failed to blow away the opposition. The documents are supposed to be sealed for forty five days. That is like closing the barn door after the horse has galloped merrily down the road and out of sight.

Finally, Lay and Skilling were found guilty on all charges. Their stupidity defense kind of backfired. Remember the old Steve Martin comedy routine. "When you are in court and none of your defenses are working, just look the judge straight in the eye and say, I forgot."

Have a good weekend and don't forget to boogie.