Have you ever seen one of GWB’s town hall meetings? He’s great — well-prepared, warm, and likeable. He does many of them in the round and connects beautifully with the crowd.
Of course, the Drive-By Media would never tell you that. GWB being a clumsy communicator is entirely their creation, pounded into Americans’ heads so relentlessly that it is accepted as fact — the same way the “Reagan is goofy and dense” perception became so widespread.
I know a lot of folks dislike him, and I’m still a little mad at him regarding the scamnesty, but I do love my President.
I think he was the right guy for the right time. And he took many many many “hits for the team”.
Do you remember him in the 2004 election talking about a lumber mill that he had a partial interest in, that somebody in the media was making a big deal over? He turned to somebody in the audience and said, “Wanna buy some wood?” and just cracked the whole place up.
I’m a Texan.
I like W.
Yes, he is warm and personable.
But, he is not a Shakespearian actor.