[BenR2]

From my perspective Bush has been pandering to the center on the former and to foreign nationals on the latter. Neither posture strikes me as conservative or showing character.

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But, . . . . According to a number of Bushbot posters in this forum, character on important issues is NOT the issue -- or, at least not of any significant relevance.

What is important is Bush's alleged "chess-player-like strategic political brilliance." (Somehow, I take it that you are less than dazzled by his latest "moves?" So am I.)

As for me: I wish Bush took the Henry Clay line on these and other issues of dire importance: "I'd rather be right than President."

[Fraulein]

What is important is Bush's alleged "chess-player-like strategic political brilliance."

Such folk do not care if Bush violates his oath of office as long as they think that the end justifies the political means. They forget that upholding the constitution should be an end-in-itself. That end should trump all the others.