You know, if I really admired and respected someone to the point that I named them one of "three wise men" that I would consult if I were President, and that person said something highly critical of me, I wouldn't be whining because some third person didn't repudiate the criticism. I'd be talking to that person, finding out why they were being critical, and doing some self-searching to see if there was any validity in the criticism.

What is the point in having advisors if you only listen to them when they say things that you agree with? We've had eight years of a President who has rejected any advice that didn't agree with his preconceived notions. We don't need four more.