All in all, I don't disagree...I reckon I would just like to see Dubyuh be a little more ideological in his pursuit of a smaller Federal presence in out lives, and not let his worthy endeavors overseas preclude domestic policy gains that I believe would energize the economy AND the conservative base.
FReegards...MUD
If he energizes the conservative base at the expense of all other would be supporters what will he have gained? Would we have tax cuts, a foreign policy equal to the threat, PBA ban, etc.? There are realities in politics, the candidates I would guess you would call most philosophically worthy, aren't electable.
Governing requires compromise, particularly when one is protecting the polical viability of their chief priorities. My impression of Bush isn't that he has abandoned anyone but rather he has picked his battles as he can be most effective in leading the country during a recession and post September 11 world. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that had Bush governed in lock step with the conservative base, he wouldn't have any chance in 2004.
Don't get me wrong, he has done some things I disagree with and not touched some issues I had counted on. But, as of now, I believe he has been wise to protect these issues for more politically viable moments.