[HitmanLV]

I have been discussing the perception.

You are discussing the facts of the case.

When the perception and facts align, that's a good thing. when they don't align, in politics the perception is more controlling.

The perception has been that Dubya has been a loser on this issue, and he hasn't helped himself. If you disagree with that as an accurate depiction of the public perception, fine. Just say so and tell me what the dominant public perception is.

[Frank_Discussion]

I guess we have been talking past each other, then. My point is that if leading the country is a matter of heeding perception or heeding reality, I would choose the latter. Apparently, so does the president.