George Bush, Real Man

Dispatches From The American Front | February 3, 2003 | James Benton

[Master Zinja]

No offense taken.

To tell the truth, I don't idolize politicians. I usually don't LIKE politicians, regardless of party or policy. I wasn't sure I'd like Bush when he was elected, but I do now, for his handling of the job under some unbelieveable pressures, any one of which would make most people fold.

That's why I call him a real man today. He's done his job and kept the faith with us through some rough times.

Zinja

[CaptRon]

If America were a small town, Bill Clinton would be the used car salesman everyone but newcomers and idiots avoided; George W. Bush would be the owner of the general store who also happened to be mayor, chewing the fat with the locals around the wood stove on Saturday mornings and helping them to get things done that needed doing.

This just might be the best description of the differences between the two that I have ever read.

[WIladyconservative]

"Fierce opposition from his political opponents if he does anything more than sneeze"

One can also mention fierce political scrutiny if he watches a football game and eats a pretzel . . . .

What did he know about the pretzel and when did he know it?

[agrace]

Good catch - the China incident was certainly tense enough to merit mentioning. I'd also add the sniper attacks from last fall.

[pubmom]

Beautiful!

[hoosiermama]

Thanks for the ping. It is excellant!

[Wphile]

Thanks for the ping. GREAT article. I loved the comparison with clinton as the used car salesman and W the general store owner. Perfect.

God bless President Bush.

[justshe]

Thanks for the ping. Excellent column. One of the wonderful side effects, imo, of all that President Bush has had to endure/deal with during this first two years, is how he is teaching the American people that we CAN trust in someone to do their very best on our behalf. We needed this, I think, as a nation.

[cousair]

A Great man for a Great country. We need his leadership at a dangerous time in our history. He understands the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence. He understands what his job is as President and We The People trust and appreciate what he is doing. We have been a country for almost a decade in the 90's without anything to guide us. God Bless President Bush.

[baseballmom]

Bill Clinton would be the used car salesman everyone but newcomers and idiots avoided;

Haaa Haaa Haaa, Ain't it the truth !!!

[Pokey78]

Thanks!

BTTT

[time4good]

I sent this comment to Cal Thomas when he posted a similar thought last week.

God said Moses was the meekest man who ever lived - I see GW with that meekness: strength coupled with patience and humility.

By contrast, Clinton always reminded me of Satan's way of twisting the truth even from the mouth of God - "Did God really say you would die if you ate of the fruit?"

[okimhere]

To tell the truth, I don't idolize politicians

Wonderful article. If recognizing and admiring humility, passion for goodness, effective action, strong leadership, faith in our Creator, on and on and on, passes for idolizing politicians, I'm surely guilty. I'd admire those qualities in the man no matter WHAT house he lived in. I'm just ever grateful he's in the White House.

[Luna]

Great article! Thanks for posting.

God hasn't neglected us. He gave us Dubya. Thank You, God, from the bottom of my heart.

[desertcry]

I can't say anything more to add or subtract from what has already been said in this article. Thanks very much for posting it. It is obvious that James Benton is no leftwing liberal extremist media hack.

[SuziQ]

I still think that the defection of Jeffords thru covert deals with the democrats and therefore difficulty in getting his agenda thru a democrat majority also is a load that the president has had to deal with.

You know, 'Jumpin Jim' may have been a blessing in disguise. After that incident, Pres. Bush knew that accomodation would not work, even if Trent Lott and other senior Congressional Repubs. didn't yet realize it. Pres. Bush has been moving toward his own goals since, quietly, but perceptibly, and he knows he can NEVER trust the Democrats again.

He told them, when he entered office, that he'd be willing to work with him, but they have been intractable in their opposition, trying to undermine him at every turn. So be it; Dubya will win, in the end, against both Saddam and Little Tommy and his gang.

[desertcry]

You are right, so much has happened to America that W had to take care of, I forgot that one. The President did real good on that one too.

[Jen]

Wow! Great article. Thanks for the ping.

[Marysecretary]

What a wonderful article! Makes me proud to be an American. I hope the Episcopal Bishop reads this. Thanks for posting it.