In a perfectly typical and not unexpected show of nose-thumbing, Vice President Cheney today replaced the indicted Scooter Libby with a couple of his other cronies.
Mr. Cheney's office said David S. Addington, the vice president's counsel, would become his chief of staff, and John P. Hannah, who had been principal deputy assistant to the vice president for national security affairs, would become Mr. Cheney's assistant for national security.
Clearly they're very concerned about surrounding themselves with people who will offer intelligent, thoughtful counsel, and not just flacks who demonstrate loyalty above all else.
It just warms your heart.
