Monday, August 30, 2004
Masks
Decisive Leaders Don't Hide There Agenda
It's touted time and time again by those who support him, that George Bush is a strong leader. Elephant begs to differ. It wasn't George Bush who calmed and inspired us during the events of 9/11, it was Rudy Gulliani. Since then there's been little leadership from the white house on terrorism, intelligence or fiscal prudence. Remember the 9/11 Commission? Bush opposed its creation, then intially refused to testify, then refused to send National Security Advisor Rice to testify. The creation of a Homeland Security Department, opposed by Bush. Spending? Try some of the largest spending increasing in history. So, I'm not too impressed with what's said about our President, I just watch how he and the GOP are governing.
Even with that said, it will be interesting to watch the GOP convention this week. People who that party has attack repeatedly as RINOs (Repubican's in Name Only), are slated to be the main speakers. Elephant would be happy if the party listened to these folks more. But as the party knows, it needs to pay lip service to the political center if it is to continue to govern from the far right, thus, they will put on their masks for four days.
But there's still a chance from Mr. Bush to provide leadership on the economy, spending and other issues. If he is able to do so effectively, he could easily vanquish Kerry.
It's touted time and time again by those who support him, that George Bush is a strong leader. Elephant begs to differ. It wasn't George Bush who calmed and inspired us during the events of 9/11, it was Rudy Gulliani. Since then there's been little leadership from the white house on terrorism, intelligence or fiscal prudence. Remember the 9/11 Commission? Bush opposed its creation, then intially refused to testify, then refused to send National Security Advisor Rice to testify. The creation of a Homeland Security Department, opposed by Bush. Spending? Try some of the largest spending increasing in history. So, I'm not too impressed with what's said about our President, I just watch how he and the GOP are governing.
Even with that said, it will be interesting to watch the GOP convention this week. People who that party has attack repeatedly as RINOs (Repubican's in Name Only), are slated to be the main speakers. Elephant would be happy if the party listened to these folks more. But as the party knows, it needs to pay lip service to the political center if it is to continue to govern from the far right, thus, they will put on their masks for four days.
But there's still a chance from Mr. Bush to provide leadership on the economy, spending and other issues. If he is able to do so effectively, he could easily vanquish Kerry.