A Sad and Dejected
George W. Bush

Dejected and Rejected

Commentary for 02/13/2007 No Love for the President

A President who just doesn't get it: By not being either a conservative or a liberal, this president has managed to isolate himself. He has squandered the support of the American people who needed leadership, but instead were treated to a bland helping of milk-toast. It reminds me of the old saying, "If your not slow and are not fast, you are only half-fast." This remark sums up a President whose courage didn't extend to the execution of his rhetoric about Iraq. He allowed Al Qaeda to firmly establish itself there and destabilize the whole country. His failure to sieze the moment, and dispatch with the radical clerics who were operatives of Iran have cost us dearly. The war is too important to lose, but he still takes half-way measures to win.

Bush's Half Hearted Attempts: Bush's anemic leadership is also felt at home. His refusal to stop the illegal stream from Mexico is nothing short of criminal. We at Daylite Sun have no problems with legal immigration where new citizens are taught about our culture, history, institutions, and have to learn the language. Those that have gone through the process are able to assimilate into our society as opposed to changing our society to look like the one that they left.

Punishing those Border Guards: As if the border with Mexico wasn't chaotic enough, Bush's justice department may have just landed a knockout blow for the drug smugglers along the border. The border guards got Bush's message loud and clear that they are not to interfere with drug operations. After all, it is better to turn your back on the smugglers than wind up in Federal prison for trying to stop the criminals.

Not Overlooking the Good: It is just that the bad has outweighed the good. Constantly reminding myself of the good that this President has done was what kept me hanging on as a supporter. I kept thinking that he would find himself and be a leader. I was wrong. He talked a good talk, but refused to do the walk. The reinforcement of our troops may be an honest effort, but the moment has already passed where we could achieve victory without widening the war. Leadership is about taking decisive action at the appropriate time. This President has failed to do that. Victory in Iraq, like victory at our border are just too much for a timid President like George W. Bush.

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