[River_Wrangler]

The world has been quietly watching US President George Bush lately to see if he has lost his nerve. The continued deadly attacks in Iraq, a fumbled response to a natural disaster, and the failure to gain traction for his major domestic agenda item (reforming Social Security) have all given the impression of a presidency on the rocks.

Why is the MSM and even the conservative press so ready to accept these premises for beginning an argument. They could begin by stating: The continued response to terror in Irac, A major federal effort in the Gulf Coast hurricane relief and ongoing dialect in the domestic agenda ----. But I guess bashing Bush would be harder to do then. Do these people not understand that they are also tearing down our country and endangering their children's future when they support the terrorist.

[River_Wrangler]

Sorry about double post must be the coffee.

[SJackson]

Why is the MSM and even the conservative press so ready to accept these premises for beginning an argument.

Because it's true, the media and the international community are watching to see if we hold the line against terror (other issues could be included), or retreat out of political expediency. This editorial seems to think he'll stand firm, but that's not universally accepted. Witness the emerging controversy over judicial appointments. The question is out there.