[thesummerwind]

I would just say he wasn't prepared for that interview and Noonan was right on in saying so. Any organization that suppresses bad news won't last. Noonan was telling the truth about Bush's performance. It was not only bad- but unsettling.

I agree. When I was done watching the interview, rightly or wrongly on my part, I had a slight sinking suspicion that G.W. didn't care much anymore about being President. He looked like he had lost some zeal. It was very strange. But the prosecuting attorney-type demeanor of the liberal/sycophant Russert did not help at all. I wanted Bush to reach over and slap Mr. Potato Head around a little.

[I still care]

I didn't feel that way. At the end of the interview, Bush leaned over and said, "I intend to win" and he had the fire in his eyes.