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Re: George W. 'Deer in Headlights' Bush
Posted by: Terry Gain
Date: 12/28/2008 01:32PM
I think there is such a failure of leadership in the 4th and 5th estates that it is almost impossible for a conservative to be an effective and respected leader.
When confronted with attacks upon American interests by Islamofascists Bush's predecessor did nothing. His left office with a high approval rating and his popularity was not affected even when the attack upon the homeland, made more likely by his neglect, occurred.
The enemy is prepared for 100 years of jihad but the American people gave the war in Iraq their wholehearted support for only about 2 years. Some of Bush's harshest critics are conservatives. Bush's failure to defend his policies is exasperating but on several levels undestandable. His message would only have been drowned out by a corrupt and incompetent media.
I think Bush has been exhausted for more than 2 years. Given the viciousness and the scope of the attacks upon him I think it's remarkable that it took as long as it did for Bush to give up trying to explain himself.
People get the governement they deserve. Unfortunately this will be inceasingly evident in the next four years.
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