I am amused by several references to Conoleeza Rice (as well as to Colin Powell) as being on the wrong side. Am I reading things wrong, or is that some kind of code that indicates that all black people are supposed to be Democrats? What an unmitigated crock! Ms. Rice is intelligent, forceful, persuasive, and articulate. It's easy to throw stones at people involved in security affairs these days, but these truly are tough times, loaded with new challenges. I'd like to rate Condi a 4.5, but...
