Condi-job

First, Condoleezza Rice agreed to speak to the 911 investigative committee...but not under oath. Translation: She wanted to lie with impunity.

Now she has agreed to testify under oath -- with privisos: She cannot be called back to testify, and the committee cannot call in anyone else from the Administration who may be in a position to refute her version of events. Translation: She wants to lie with impunity.

I presume that she is now being prepped to "North" the committee. Just as Oliver North was able (briefly) to turn public opinion in favor of the contra cause, Condi's version of events will no doubt reverse the impact of Clarke's revelations. Don't be surprised if her uncontradictable testimony makes Richard Clarke about as popular as O.J. Simpson.

Testimony impervious to disproof is far worse than no testimony at all. Democrats made a serious tactical error when they aimed their spotlight at this performer.