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Actually, when I speak with people outside of the USA, they mostly seem to say they are not happy with our current government, but like the American people.
Lots of people dislike Bush. I readily concede there is a lot to dislike. I do value the man though, I think he was/is the right man for the current job.
Bush, does have a few things going for him, and for us perhaps.
First, in another 18 months, he is gone. Foot note in history. A new bunch steps in, and the self correction in our government steps into play. All the old mess will get blamed on Bush.
Second, He is doing a good job of reminding people that, its best not to mess with the USA in certain ways. I'm sure if you sat down Osama Bin Ladin, or any of the other Islamic fundamentalists who happened to be involved in this, if they were truthful, they would tell you they didn't expect this reaction. I don't think anyone did. I'm sure Saddam Hussein in whatever hell he is in, wishs Osama hadn't pulled 9/11. He'd still be in power, living the good life, killing kurds.
I also think that is the part that makes a lot of the world fairly uncomfortable with the USA right now. Its easier to deal with the US that is a irresolute on major issues. A nation that wasn't Dangerous really. A nation that you could depend on to fracture when the going got tough.
Bush's one man drive has shown this isn't always the case.
In the end, I'm happy. Another 18 months, and we can reassure the world, "oops sorry about that" And go back to a more peaceful time. But people ain't going to forget. And that will help us more than it will hurt us in the long run.
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