Bush Leadership Style: Trust Me (Great read!)

evote.com ^ | April 3rd, 2003 | James Oliphant

[upchuck]

I did a search and didn't find this. Hope it's not already posted.

God bless President Bush.

Now if he'd just do something about all the criminal aliens...

[JusPasenThru]

Dubbya bump.

[AgThorn]

Amen! God Bless this man, as he free's Iraq and makes our homeland more secure.

[steplock]

IMHO....
If Bush wants to "Lock-Down" re-election...this conflict must be WON before then, Cheney and Rummie step down, and Powell elevated to VP.

That combo covers EVERYTHING! no?

[carmody]

Actually, I kind of like the idea of pairing up Clint Eastwood and Hugh Grant in a cowboy movie.

[SamAdams76]

I remember the Carter years well. The Iranian hostage situation certainly did reduce Carter to a pathetic figure, helped along by Ted Koppel's nightly "America Held Hostage" broadcast (which later turned into "Nightline"). It was always said that Jimmy Carter was the 53rd hostage. Typical of Jimmy Carter was the spectacularly audacious "rescue mission" that resulted in the needless loss of American lives. The military equivalent of a "Hail Mary," it was sort of like Bill Clinton trying to dislodge Saddam by lobbing a few million-dollar cruise missiles at some tents out in the desert.

[LouisianaJoanof Arc]

Great find! Thanks for posting and if a dupe, oh well, we need more good news!!!!!!

[Chairman Fred]

Actually, this is more reminiscent of another President who was widely derided for not being interested in the details, was generally hands-off in management style and always got a lot of sleep, especially during Cabinet meetings...

Oh, yeah, that President also won the Cold War. Good to know that Dubya is following a good role model.

P.S. I'm thinking of Ronald Reagan.

[Hildy]

It's been so long since we've had anything in this country to feel proud about. Tears well up in my eyes now when I think of President Bush and the troops overseas. We really are the LAND OF THE FREE and the HOME OF THE BRAVE!

[NeoCaveman]

Bump!

[Hebrews 11:6]

the idea of pairing up Clint Eastwood and Hugh Grant in a cowboy movie

John Wayne plus Dean Martin

[harpo11]

Sometimes with all of the talk of liberation and freedom the President has had to do, it is apparent to me that he is doing it for the benefit of some Americans who seem to not understand the concept more than for the Ibenefit of Iraqi's oppressed citizens.

God Bless President George W. Bush who will indeed be one of America's most respected, greatest, boldest, strongest leadership president.

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

That combo covers EVERYTHING! no?

NO!!

Powell could have had the Presidency handed to him on a silver platter in 1996 but he turned it down.

Unless the economy shows some signs of life before summer of 2004, especially in new hiring, Bush is still vulnerable.

The good news, however, is if the economy surprises to the upside, Bush will be reelected by a landslide and his coattails will add 5 to 10 more Republican Senators!!

[holyscroller]

"Cheney and Rummie step down, and Powell elevated to VP. No?"

NO! Cheney may decide to be replaced, maybe by Condie Rice, but Please Lord, not by Powell! He would be a RINO at best, and only came kicking and screaming to support GW in this war. Why in the world would you want Rummie to step down. He is a national treasure, and one of the smartest guys in the Administration.

[Timesink]

Powell will NEVER be President or Vice President.

He won't run. He's completely p-whipped by his wife, who is 100% convinced that any black man with a real chance at getting elected to either position will be shot. He's promised her he'll never seek the presidency.

Besides, we all know what loyalty means to GWB, and how he gives it back in return. Unless Cheney falls over dead or resigns of his own accord, he's going to be on the ticket right next to Bush in 2004.

[upchuck]

I agree. If anything, Powell should be replaced as SOS with someone more aligned with Dubya's goals and mindset.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Excellent piece!

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[steplock]

I was looking towards DNC slaughter.

Powell is a southern "Blue-Dog" democrat, but that is probably better that a N.E. liberal Republican. A hell of a lot more honest anyway. (NOT looking at color) I would not have minded him as prez.

Rumsfeld - my opinion only - I don't quite trust - not his abilities to be a war-time leader, but I'm not sure if he would know when to stop. I get the same feeling from many people. I am not saying anything against his patriotism ext, but he seems to be the type to get a bit overzealous?

Condoleeza Rice? She's almost in the right spot but needs MORE power (Sec of State?).

I do beleive, for what Bush is attempting, he has the right group of people up with him - inner debates are good, not bad, especially when the final decision is made, they all back it. Anyone that publically doesn't, gets canned (unless it's P.R.).

[Carry_Okie]

Trust, but verify.

[mylife]

What I Luv about GW is the fact that he keeps his "eye on the prize".
He is a straight talker and makes no apologies for his intentions.
What a breath of fresh air after 8 yrs of doubletalk and gobbledeegook from the Toons!