WHAT DO WE DO WITH GEORGE TENET?

The ex-CIA boss has written a book. "The Center of the Storm," in which he reminds us of his role in providing intelligence - if you will - to The Decider and his vice president. At least six of the spies who worked for him went public months and years ago to deny the validity of the data used by our leaders to justify Shock & Awe and Operation Iraqi Freedom. That makes George a bit late.

After he resigned from CIA, there never was heard a discouraging word and the sky was not cloudy all day. The Decider pinned a Medal of Honor on his chest, and that seems to have been enough to keep him hushed - until now.

The ex-spy chief came in from the cold and appears before every camera in the nation. The former agents of his who resent his early silence suggest he donate the book's profits to the families of fallen heroes in the war.
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Meanwhile

* That French conservative - Sarkozy - was voted in as President of France in an election with an 85% turnout. He has his hands full because of immigration problems, crime, lavish social programs, a dubious national work ethic, unemployment, and sluggish economy. He'd better hurry with his solutions. The French public and foreign adversaries want to trip him up.

* The University of Chicago conducted a study about the affects of Wal-Mart stores on towns. One statistic indicated that the opening of a Wal-Mart store reduces the number of jobs in the community by 65. In other words, the retail monster hires a large staff, but causes a larger number to lose their jobs elsewhere.

* It has been said that we are planting democratic roots in Iraq. What would we do if the Iraqis voted in a referendum to answer the question: Should American and Coalition forces leave now? If they said yes, would we say no?

Meetings & Events

* Now forming, a support group for recovering Republicans. Call 688-0245 for date of initial meeting, and remember to be ever vigilant because you are never really cured.

Worth Repeating

"The era of big government is over." - President William Jefferson Clinton 1997