[billybudd]

No, I don't think he's a moron. But clearly he can't articulate himself well. He won his elections despite this. His success was dependent on momentum, a perception of invincibiliy, and circumstances. Reagan could be charming and speak his way back to the top when he was down. Bush doesn't have the same ability.

[new cruelty]

But clearly he can't articulate himself well. He won his elections despite this. His success was dependent on momentum, a perception of invincibiliy, and circumstances. Reagan could be charming and speak his way back to the top when he was down. Bush doesn't have the same ability.

You make it sound like 2000 and 2004 were cakewalks.