But, you ignore the point that Brown resigning was better for Bush, not Brown.

Brown should have fired Brown rather than have the dog & pony show of Brown returning to Washington with his tail between his legs.

But, as a Bush-appointee, Brown being fired would be Bush acknowledging he made a mistake - which is something this President just won't do...

In fact, speaking of resignations - Rumsfeld stated he handed his to Bush three times, and Bush wouldn't accept it. What's up with that?

I disagree. I think that everyone knows he was damaged for his incompetence. It's the sign of a good manager to offer resignation before termination.

Brown did alright during the 4 FLA hurricanes in 2004. But failed with this. I would do the same.

I think you're upset because Brown resigning affixes blame, whereas, if Bush fired him, everyone could have said he passed the buck.

It's the sign of a good president to fire an incompetent rather than send him home and wait for a resignation.

Bush was passing the buck by waiting for him to resign.