[Porsche-O-Phile]

I normally agree with Wayne, but I have to differ on this one. I think the fact that there hasn't been a major terrorist attack in the U.S. since 9/11 is mostly due to dumb luck, rather than any kind of outstanding leadership or skill on the part of this administration. Keep in mind that 9/11 DID happen on this administration's watch - only weeks after they handily rejected recommendations by the former administration (Clinton) to keep a very close eye on Al Qaeda and Bin Laden, because they believed he was planning a major attack. Bush DID find it more appropriate to "phoo-phoo" the reports and take a lengthy vacation on his ranch in Texas, probably to stay out of the media spotlight as much as possible in wake of the 2000 election fiasco. That IS a failure on this administration's part. Yes, I hold them directly responsible for letting it happen.

Granted, they responded appropriately (initially) to the attack, but when you cut through all the grandstanding political crapola and get right to the essence of it, most efforts are just gingerbread house facades - they look good on TV, but there isn't much substance inside. Port security is still absolutely dismal, the TSA is the biggest bunch of incompetent buffoons imaginable, cargo security is still a joke and our borders have MILLIONS of people streaming across at will while Bush/Dick back amnesty for those who engage in it. We're more secure? Don't think so.

Bush has been lucky since 9/11 - not good. Unfortunately, most Americans are too stupid and indiscriminate to make the distinction - as the 2004 election showed. If 1/10 the effort of the war in I-Wreck was put into legitimate domestic security measures or border enforcement, I can honestly say I'd think the administration was doing something right - but I can't.