There's a big difference between a slip of the tongue and an unconscious dig. Check out Colin Powell's remarks on Meet the Press this weekend, and tell me if there's any love lost between Powell and big Dick Cheney:

MR. RUSSERT: Were you worn down or frustrated by the philosophical differences with Secretary Rumsfeld or Vice President Cheney?

SEC'Y POWELL: I work for the president of the United States. He's always allowed me to present my views. More often than not, the views of the senior leadership of the administration, myself, Secretary Cheney—excuse me, Vice President Cheney; I still remember him as my secretary when I was chairman—Vice President Cheney, Secretary Rumsfeld, Dr. Rice—more often than not we agreed with one another.

But, mistakes aside, I assume Powell still considers Cheney a fiend. I mean friend. Whoops: my bad.