Woodward adds little of interest to the preponderance of evidence that the war was both unwise and unnecessary. His appearance does, however, add one more voice to the chorus of professionals who are challenging the Administration's motivation. Woodward shows that the motivation for war in Iraq clearly overshadowed any real threat to national security.

Both Richard Clarke and ex-Secretary of the Treasury, Paul O'Neill are considerably more convincing in the role of "concerned citizen" than the unctuous Woodward.

Woodward is the ultimate insider; a major player among Washington power brokers. He is as much a part of the established order as anyone in the Administration or anyone leading a major American corporation.

This is a struggle between American elites battling over the political direction of the country. Woodward knows how to play the game as well as anyone.

This is how newspaper editors assume the role of "kingmaker;" creating heroes out of flawed politicians, and then, knocking them down with a stroke of the pen.

Woodward is a bright guy. He saw through the Bush façade long ago, but it didn't suit his purposes to blow the whistle. Now, he is trying to affect the appearance a cub reporter who is merely "acting in the public interest".

It's pure hypocrisy.

Bob Woodward is at the very epicenter of the nation's corrupt core; a poseur who regulates the flow of information so it fits his own political agenda.

When the dust settles over the current flap, Bush will have taken another well deserved beating in the public eye and moved down another notch in the polls. Conversely, the oily Woodward will be lauded for his courageous commitment to the truth, while having successfully performed his task as political assassin.