[TEXOKIE]

Very interesting analysis of how W does it!

"...Reports resurface of a Cabinet divided between Colin Powell and Deputy Secretary of Defence Paul Wolfowitz, and leaks play down expectations of significant policy change. At the last possible moment, Bush's team coalesces behind a single idea, agreeing on a "compromise" which suddenly gives his critics exactly what they were demanding in the first place, often in the form of a yes-or-no vote. And the ground under everyone's feet shifts decisively yet again.

Bush has used this method to spectacular effect, over and over again, by threatening unilateral action. If there is anything that can unify Midwestern congressmen, French Gaullists and New York newspapers, it's indignation at the very notion that great decisions can be made without consulting them first.

On Aug. 26 of last year, for example, White House lawyers issued an opinion that Bush could go ahead and order an attack on Iraq if he wanted to, without Capitol Hill's blessing. "The President has to get congressional approval," shot back Dick Gephardt, the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives. "He must have a debate on this issue and a vote in the Congress."

Ten days later, Bush suddenly announced he would do just that, then scheduled the vote smack in the middle of the congressional election campaign. By November, Bush had his approval, and Gephardt was forced to resign as party leader after getting thumped at the polls...

This really does describe the technique, doesnt it?

[mylife]

Pretty amazing for a guy that Libs claimed was not intelligent enough for the presidency !!! BwaaaHaa Ha!!

[amom]

This really does describe the technique, doesnt it?

A true work of art. :-)

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for the great analysis! They always seem to misunderestimate his stratergery! LOL!

[Mudboy Slim]

"Gephardt was forced to resign as party leader after getting thumped at the polls..."

D'A$$hole's next in November '04...within two years, li'l Tommie will be PERMANENTLY OUSTED from elected politics!! I will not be surprised if he decides not to run fer Senate reelection at all!!

Go Thune Go...MUD