Wish he had started this, low key, right after his reelection last Nov. And then paced the tone of the rhetoric based on the shriek level coming from the RATS.
Now it's gotten so bad he has no choice but to go full bore. And that may put off some of his base.
But, better late than never I suppose.
I'd say Bush knows how to fight. Nerve racking to bystanders, but it has appeared to be effective.
Allowing his critics to shoot their best shots then come with a response. I've learned the art of patience watching him in his administration. MHO