Bush is playing it smart. Because he's not in the news, the left can't successfully use him as their punching bag anymore. Blaming Bush for everything is getting boring.
If Bush were to come out swinging, the left would once again have their boogie man to rally their troops. As it stands, they have to use a VP as Obomas boogie man, and it looks petty.
Bush needs to get off his dam high horse and SPEAK OUT.
If he loves this country, NOW is the time to SHOW IT.
Instead Bush leaves it up to Cheney, who often literally GASPS for air. Cheney is a true patriot. Sure he has put his foot in his mouth at times, but I KNOW he LOVES his country. He's the kind of guy that will have an interview and let it all hang out and use his last breathe to put things RIGHT. Kudos to Cheney.
BUSH, SPEAK OUT! You have kids ... don't you want them to grow up in a FREE COUNTRY? Or are you content to go along with turning into an Argentina and eventually a Zimbabwe? What is it? Is your overly righteous armor and pride so important? Bush, SPEAK UP! Carter sure doesn't hesitate to help DESTROY our country? Bush, why are YOU, MIA?
Don't give creedence to a-holes like Algore or Carter. That only gives the left a reason to justify the nonsense spewing out of the mouths of those two egg heads.
You are ignorant of the process and the events under way. There are two very strong surrogates, designated hitters if you will, Carl Rove and Dick Cheney.
All know that bashers will be critical of anything W says. A better course is for the surrogates to present the message. They are delivering the goods on a constant and timely basis in spite of naysayers who have a narrow view that excludes reality.