Lunch in the White House with George

The Sunday Times ^ | March 4, 2007 | Irwin Stelzer

[expatpat]

Most of the troops sent by other countries are staying out of combat, doing support work. When he mentions "heavy lifting", he is talking about combat.

[expatpat]

The relationship with Australia is also very strong. The US, UK, and Australia have a very special intelligence relationship.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

We really have been lucky to have him these past 7 years. I don't agree with him on everything (who does?) but we really are LUCKY that he's been at the helm versus Kerry or Gore. *SHIVER*

I think History will judge him kindly. Good article. :)

[alnick]

I was left with the impression that he is a man comfortable in his own skin; whose religious faith guides him in his search for the good. Unlike his television persona he is a fluent speaker and well read. Ultimately he believes that the president must be “the decider”, and that’s fine with him.

How refreshing. Thanks for posting.

[alnick]

The problem is I know a lot of moderates who feel the same way about Pres. Bush. I just don't get it.

The media has relentlessly misrepresented who the President is year after year after year. Instead of being skeptical, so many people just eat up anything and everything the Old Media feeds them.

[SwatTeam]

Thanks I'm bumping it for later

[Liberty Valance]

Just when I think the whole world has gone mad you come along and post an incredibly relevant, thoughtful piece of actual journalism. Thank you.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Thank you for your kind words regarding our chosen leader....President Bush....may we make as wise a choice with our next leader....Pray for that.

[irish guard]

>>>>>>>>>President Bush is a good man. It's a pity much of the world doesn't know him as well as they should. <<<<<<

Unfortunately, the reason for your pity is due to the fault of our media.

[prognostigaator]

^ ^ ^

[Fawnn]

I seldom watch CSpan2's booktv.org programming anymore because they showcase so many liberal authors. But, fortunately last night I turned to that channel in time to see most of the Andrew Roberts segment. (I searched the site but couldn't find online video for that segment; I'm hoping I can catch it again in re-rerun.) ... Roberts did a masterful job of handling the calls from liberals and conspiracy kooks. I especially like how he told one caller how mistaken he was about what constitutes a "fascist."

The reviews for Roberts' book on Amazon are telling as well. Most are articulate along with the typical 1-star rants thrown into the mix. (You can probably guess which ones got my "helpful" vote and which ones got the other kind.) ;)

I wonder if Rush would consider having a Brit as a substitute host? Roberts would do an excellent job!

[Carry_Okie]

Do not you have any shame to post such stupid post?

You know damned well that Arab terrorists are crossing our leaky borders and that George Bush has blocked any meaningful effort to stop it in direct violation of his oath of office. He signed the legislation to build a fence and then didn't plan any spending in his budget. DOJ and ICE under his "leadership" have done more to intimidate the Border Patrol than drug runners and human traffikers.

If you don't get than then I don't care what you think of it. I'll support a candidate who'll keep the creeps out of the country instead of letting them in and building a police state capable of depriving my liberty supposedly to chase them down.

[CyberAnt]

I think Rush's subs are all under contract.

The one they use the most is Roger Hedgecock (here in San Diego) who works for another Clear Channel station (KOGO-600). They tried to get Roger to go national for years, but he refused to leave San Diego. Now, he has received a huge contract with Clear Channel .. and subs for Rush - which gives him national exposure. It was a smart move on Roger's part.

I believe the other subs are also a part of Clear Channel. I never listen to them .. I'd rather go home and listen to re-runs of Rush on my computer. I bought an MP3 but I haven't set it up to download Rush's programs yet.

If you do find out Roberts is on CSPAN - please ping me - but realize I'm gone during the day - working.

[OldPossum]

The media has relentlessly misrepresented who the President is year after year after year. Instead of being skeptical, so many people just eat up anything and everything the Old Media feeds them.

Absolutely. Many--if not most--Americans would think that feces sandwiches are a delicacy if they read it in the press or see it on TV.

[jveritas]

Terrorists are not that stupid to risk any operation by crossing illegally via the Mexican borders counting on Jose the coyote to smuggle them in. They are already here "legally" some have US visa, some have US green card and some have US citizenship. Also they will be coming here legally using their EU, Canadian and other passports that do not require a visa to enter the US.

PS: The 9/11 terrorists came here legally and did not cross the Mexican borders.

[Fawnn]

Walter Williams makes a pretty good guest host, too.

BookTV.org is only on CSpan2 from Saturday morning - Monday morning. I've made a note to ping you if I'm lucky enough to catch Andrew Roberts on again.

[Mr. Jeeves]

But dislike the man? Hate the man?

It's the caricature they hate. Of course, they don't bother to find out that it is a caricature, because it represents so precisely everything they dislike.

But FR has been guilty of the same behavior, many times.

[Gengis Khan]

"It was not the British who wanted partition, it was Mohammed Ali Jinnah, who demanded an independent Pakistan."

And who do you think was backing Mohammed Ali Jinnah all the way?

[Mr. Silverback]

Bush is smart, and Roberts' suggestions and warnings are dead on.

[Mr. Silverback]

Bush is smart, and Roberts' suggestions and warnings are dead on.