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This article compares Bush to clinton on the one point where they have some resemblance: public spending. I have to agree that Bush is weak in that area.

But in most other areas, Bush and clinton are as different as night and the day. That is especially true on the issue of abortion. But it's also true on the issue of tax cuts. And its true on the issue of war fighting. Clinton fought wars to polish his image. Bush fights wars to defend his country.

Nor do I think that Bush is a typical baby boomer. He went to Texas, he found work, he roughnecked in the oil fields, he got himself off the playboy drinking route, he found a good wife and stuck with her, he made himself into a decent, caring human being. Not clinton.

"But in most other areas, Bush and clinton are as different as night and the day."

Bingo! I'm reading 'Legacy' right now (great book, BTW), and it analyzes how Clinton was (and still is) so desperate for approval, attention, and acceptance. Willing to waffle to appease what he perceives to be the majority's demands...and basically, he's somewhat chicken-hearted...and deep into 'feeeeelings'. Smooth talking, quick thinking, able to cover his screwups with a silver tongued quip.

President Bush may NOT be the smoothest talker in town, but at least WHAT he says is what he means...and it doesn't seem to matter if it's not the most popular approach.