POST-ELECTION WASHINGTON: INSTANT HARMONY?

Were you, like I, breathless at the sight of George Bush's post-election candor and sweet-talk? Before the end of the week he's having lunch with Nancy, Harry, and other former scum. And, bye-bye, Rummy. Whoosh! It's a new world. But wait. Josh Bolten, Presidential Chief of Staff, is telling George Stephanopolous, "Sure, absolutely, full speed ahead, victory is the President's objective in Iraq." In other words, what Cheney said just before election day. So, order the drapes, drink up the champagne, eat the pasta salad. But keep your guard up. Other than sending Bush and minions out with a new script, this administration hasn't had a soul transplant.