It is interesting that the discussion today is about whether President Bush is too polite, too nice. Think of what that concept implies.
1). No one is arguing that President Bush HAD to say those polite remarks.
2) It seems to be a given that Clinton did not deserve them. They were a gift.
3) The conversation is all about how nice and gentlemanly President Bush IS to the core of his being.
4) The Kerry campaign got nothing from that event that they can use against Bush.
exactly!!!