There were a lot of problems with W as a president, but when he was in office early on there wasn't much pressure to hold his feet to the fire.
We gave him a pass early on. He used it. And we complained about him afterwards, forgetting maybe that we didn't demand more from him early on.
You're right though that he didn't show much ability to defend himself, especially towards the end. He just sort of crumpled up.
Reagan was a giant compared to many other presidents, but he absolutely towers over the last four. “W” makes me as sick as does obola.
He was an embarrassment....today, he disgusts me. Oh, how I wish Ronald Reagan was still out President....I know all about the impossibility/implausibility fantasy aspect of saying that, but I still wish it.