Previously, I have posted two diaries on Karl Rove:
GEORGE W. BUSH: SO WHO'S REALLY IN CHARGE?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/5/1/113113/1396
KARL ROVE: HOW DOES HE SUCCEED?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/5/21/212253/037
In the 1st diary, I came to the conclusion that Karl Rove at # 1, followed closely by Dick Cheney at # 2, was the ultimate authorities in the Bush administration. Bush himself was a figurehead and puppet who could easily be led and manipulated by the above two.
In the 2nd diary, I talked about how Karl Rove has succeeded in the political arena.
With this in mind, the calls for George W. Bush to fire Karl Rove are understandable and desirable. They are also wishful thinking.
Why?
Because George W. Bush can't fire his boss, notably Karl Rove.
(Of course, the constitution won't allow him to fire his 2nd boss, Dick Cheney, even if he wanted to, but that's another story.)
I find it amusing the White House "stands by" Karl Rove. Isn't it really the other way around? The political career of George W. Bush exists because of Karl Rove.
If Bush isn't going to fire Donald Rumsfeld for his inept handling of the Iraq war, Abu Ghraib, Gitmo, etc., how is going to fire someone to whom he owes his figurehead position to, specifically Karl Rove.
Then again, Rumsfeld is around because of Dick Cheney. And Bush isn't going to take on his 2nd boss, either.