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I guess "inherited" is too strong a word. The Clinton administration, according to Bush, was involved in how to handle Sadaam. The headline mentions inherited and the article mentions inherited. All semantics aside, George used Clinton as a prop to justify his actions. In his campaign, he criticized Clinton for his tendency to be involved in the many "peacekeeping" activities and intervention in foreign lands.

Yet he seems to be completely satisfied with the intervention in Kosovo as our troops are still there. Expanding our military intervention over the world, does not to me, seem to be a "more humble foreign policy". It is true that the 9/11 incident required a forceful response, which we made in Afghanistan, but since then our policy has deteriorated to the point that we have lost control and are at the mercy of random events.

Iran, Syria, North Korea, are problems waiting in the wings that we do not have the manpower on the ground to control. Speak softly but carry a big stick has been replaced by threaten repeatedly, but we are tied down in Iraq and disregard our rhetoric. Our foreign policy has been reduced to the coalition of the willing. I do see signs that the President has abandoned some of his lofty goals and become more realistic in his expectations. Hence the idea that we turn over the governance of Afghanistan and Iraq to them, even if they remain Muslim theocracies.

Spending is out of control, due in large part, to our involvement in the Middle East. Enlarging our commitments to medicare and drugs, Aids in Africa, and No Child Left Behind, have contributed to our falling dollar and uncertainties of being able to service our debts.

Now with the foray into the amnesty that isn't an amnesty, while the job and employment picture languishes, one wonders if there is a thought process on domestic issues similar to our foreign issues. Part of the problem lies of course, with the advisers surrounding the oval office.

No man can cover all issues all the time but has to rely on the advice given on various subjects. Hopefully this can be sorted out before the election and GW given another term, for the opposition does not look impressive either. The local representatives and senatorial votes will be the key to our future.