Here's my thing. I haven't seen the stong leader Bush since before the invasion of Iraq. It seems that since he's won re-election he's just "photo-op" Bush.

Sure, he'll show up to Hurricaine Katrina (5 days late) so he can get the cameras. Sure, he'll be on my TV screen saying the words "it's hard work!" 20 times so I can't watch prime-time programming.

But where's the strong leader that used to stick up for me? Where's the strong leader I voted for? Because now that I've got some hindsight, all I can see is an increasingly weak politician where that leader used to be.

I mean, here's an example. I just say an AP report reporting on a summit of between Spain, Portugal, and many other countries calling on the US to abide by 13 United Nations resolution to end the embargo on cuba. Does anyone think Bush is going to get up tomorrow and say "Mind your own business! I was elected to lead America and you where elected to run Spain so how about you fix your own problems jackass" (well a more politically savy way of saying that but you get my point).

I think Bush has turned into Nixon. We've got a president who was initially bold but over time has proven his true character as just another weak politician.

I don't like it.

There are some good points there that he may be a "lame duck" Prez, but you have to understand that this is a new age in which no leader has had to deal with some of the issues that he has had to deal with.

We may not agree with some of his policies, but we are stuck with him for a few more years. That, and he signs my paychecks. :P

Its a difficult job, one I would never want. Thomas Jefferson once said, "No man will ever leave the office of the President with the same reputation that he entered with." The political concerns of the party regarding the election of the next president and congressional elections takes precedence over what Bush and his advisors believe is "right" in their course of action or inaction as the case may be.

it sounds like ya'll are making excuses.

Not an excuse, its just the political reality of the situation, I think it stinks but that's the game.

I kinda have to agree with Whispering Death on this one. Second term has been fairly disappointing.

The guy's pissing on every little fire that pops up as fast as he can. He's stretched pretty far and the opposition party isn't helping very much. I've never seen a man attacked by so many constituants since President Lincoln. It doesn't matter if he says go or stay, his detractors find a reason to either not do it or why he didn't do it fast enough. Everyone has a gripe but no suggestions about what to do.

The real W will be back when you see the consitituion in Iraq is passed.......

Originally Posted by Missileer

The guy's pissing on every little fire that pops up as fast as he can. He's stretched pretty far and the opposition party isn't helping very much. I've never seen a man attacked by so many constituants since President Lincoln. It doesn't matter if he says go or stay, his detractors find a reason to either not do it or why he didn't do it fast enough. Everyone has a gripe but no suggestions about what to do.

It's called EWYGYS, Either Way You Go You're Screwed.

I agree with Whispering i want my "Dead or Alive" "Head on a silver platter" president back.