The "fulsome" discussions mean Bush and Powell...
...had an argument. This is not what Bush or anyone wanted. Scuttlebutt is he's removing himself to become a Presidential Candidate in 2008. If the Bush 2nd term goes poorly - he's not to blame.
Pretty savvy. But a lot of folks are disappointed and he may have to run as an indepedent if the GOP balks at his decision to split.
He will be missed.
