[Burkeman1]

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. And yes- he had better watch out and pay attention to people who criticize him but yet still want him re-elected.

[baseballmom]

Having watched the MTP interview on Sunday, I would say that it did not show GW at his best.

I also think it did not show Tim Russert at his best. He looked like a rabid bulldog - extremely hostile right from the start.

He never smiled, and, he did not show the President of the United States ANY courtesy, as is due the OFFICE.

When one is trying to have a conversation, or an interview, with someone who is extrememy hostile and negative, the tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife. That tension was so palpable on MTP it made the viewer uncomfortable.

The very next day, at an speaking event, GW was on fire and his usual passionate self. He really does well in this type of venue. He needs people to speak to, not a teleprompter, or a hostile interrogator, uh, interviewer.

JMHO

[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.