Another diagram:

Joe Conason has some interesting things to say about Kissinger's appointment, although his key point seems tenuous. From his article (Salon premium) we learn about the following relationships:

Kissinger and his colleagues are on a couple of boards at Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst - and they (Hicks especially) are tight with Bush. Therefore, Kissinger won't probe hard into issues that might embarrass Bush.   (Also, there are conflicts of interest because of present and former clients of Kissinger Associates.)

Yeah. Could be. But so far, that's a slender reed to lean on.

posted by Quiddity at 11/28/2002 01:43:00 PM