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The 80% approval rating is a windfall of the 9/11 terrprisn and the response to it. The fact is, he lost the popular vote to the moronic Owl Gore.
Yes - but he has now served as president and we have come to love this man. He has instilled a deep trust in many of us. We just disagree.
I feel Bush is the leader for us during this time. You find much fault with him. Intelligence? Many of the great leaders were not brilliant - Truman, Reagan. There are characteristics sometimes more valuable than just intelligence. Traits such as moral clarity, a steely resolve, a personality well suited to dealing with opposing individuals, unity building, the ability to surround themselves with top quality people and experts, optimism and ability to overcome obstacles, patience and confidence.
Or at least that's what our trustworthy news media tells us.