Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times.
When George first took office in 2001 I saw so many dangers out there for him to deal with and looking around it appeared to me he would be going it alone without backup.
Tony Blair has been a pleasant surprise.
But there are far too many in this country who should have had his six and have instead proven they aren't men to go to the well with.
"But there are far too many in this country who should have had his six and have instead proven they aren't men to go to the well with."
You sound aware of the external dangers but not clear about (or awfully polite) about internal ones. Some of the men you refer to are quite capable. They are simply on the side of the enemy.