[wenglund]

I agree with Rush that Bush should not capitulate to the Lib/Dems.

But, I disagree with the motives he ascribes to Bush in doing so (i.e. a Clintonesque move to boost approval ratings and leave town on a popularity high). Unlike Clinton, I don't think Bush has shown the least need to get people to like him (for Clinton, that need is pathalogical). In fact, he has taken a number of unpopular positions even within his own party.

Rather, I think Bush's motive is to give the Lib/Dems enough rope to hang themselves before 08. He is letting the useful idiots that voted in a new leadership of congress experience, to some degree and for a short time, the consequences of their decision in hopes that they will wake up in time to see just how self-destructive is the liberal aggenda.

[Truthsearcher]

Well, if you were right, then wouldn't Rush be giving the game away if the actually said that was Bush's plan?

[rottndog]

Rather, I think Bush's motive is to give the Lib/Dems enough rope to hang themselves before 08. He is letting the useful idiots that voted in a new leadership of congress experience, to some degree and for a short time, the consequences of their decision in hopes that they will wake up in time to see just how self-destructive is the liberal aggenda.

Sounds like typical Bush strategery.

I sure hope you are right.