So far the big tent philosophy of Bush/Rove just doesn't cut it. Reagan "with a backbone" conservatism does. And Bush ain't no Reagan. Bush has been a major disappointment on so many areas. So many opportunities for conservative policy, so much wasted.
Yep, and Reagan cutting and running from Beirut after hundreds of our soldiers were killed in cold blood was "showing backbone".....Reagan reneging on his Soc Security reform and increasing FICA taxes was "showing backbone"......Reagan going the complete PC route and appointing the terrible SDO to the SCOTUS was "showing backbone".....
The reality is some on here constantly want to see things through starw-size peep holes and not recognize the reality of seeing the bigger picture. Seeing the bigger picture however is exactly what GWB and Reagan have both done when necessary. It is called leadership. And on the whole both men have shown it in spades.
GWB is a hell of a good man. An incredible CINC and a guy at times that only wants to see the best in other people and not think the worst (which costs him at times).