Perhaps it is a conspiracy theory.

However, it is an impressively supported and researched one.

The connections with Scowcroft and Sen. Hagel are VERY interesting as well; it helps to explain part of the psychology of why career Republicans have been so strong in their opposition of Bush and his foreign policy.

Mike Wallace, Gerald Rivera - eat your heart out. Investigate THIS one, prove it, and the Pulitzer will be yours.

Yeah, I know -- dream on.