One more thing from Bill Minutaglio's First Son (page 260 of the hardcover) -- a quote about George W.:

"He is not as ham-handed as the typical terrorist. He's much more of a stiletto as opposed to an ax murderer."

Now, who would have said that? Some squishy, NASCAR-hating, America-hating, bicoastal liberal squish?

Nope.

It was said by Mary Matalin, and she meant it as a compliment.