[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Our politicians are a product of the 'Age' we live in.

I agree (see my homepage for where I think we are heading). But President Bush did not invent our situation, and even X-42 only exemplified it.

[budwiesest]

More importantly, I see him as a dire warning of the extremes which even a possibly good man can go to as his civilization dies.(From your homepage) Lots of good stuff here.

Two words: Homeland Security
Suppose this 'good man' has opened the door for a 'bad man'(or woman) to access? Perhaps only time will tell.