Your criticism here is dishonest.
The ANWR drilling bill passed the House, but Daschle wouldn't even let it come to the floor for a vote in the Senate.
So if you want to blame someone, blame Daschle. You can't criticize President Bush for this one. It doesn't work.
And what does W say when Daschle blocks ANWR, judicial appointments, etc, etc etc? Nothing.
And what does W do when Congress trashes the Constitution with CFR? He signs the bill.
And what does W do when Congress federalizes airport security and creates a huge new tax burden? He endorses it with a Mineta saying they can roust old ladies but not Arabs.
Reagan would have gotten on TV and pointed out how stupid and dangerous what the left does, Bush just talks conservative, caves to the liberals, and calls it compassionate conservatism.