I supported W through two elections. His diligence in protecting this country from terrorism is unparalled. W, however is and was not a conservative. He never claimed to be. The closest he ever got to it domestically was his ‘compassionate conservatism’ campaign theme.
His collaboration with Teddy on education, his attempt to set foot on the amnesty path, and his prescription medication expansion of Medicare/Medicaid attest to his misguided dream that one could actually work with liberals to accomplish something substantive. His fault in this arena was that he believed liberals are actually honorable.
Lastly, W’s most egregious act was to creat the Department of Homeland Security and the TSA who will, if unchecked, actually destroy us from within.
Yes... W was no Conservative - a pretender as most to get elected - ah the life of a politician.