Bush and the politics of pettiness...

[kentuck]

He came into power with a minority of the popular vote. It was the most controversial election in the history of the nation. What was the first thing he did? He declares that he will govern as if he had a "mandate". Despite all his rhetoric, he decided that it was going to be his way or the highway. He let his appointees know that he demanded complete loyalty if they were going to work for him.

Then 9/11 happened. He had a second chance to not only unite the country but to unite the world. But, he blew it. It had to be about "him". His petty nature and his penchant for secrecy and division took a heavy toll on our nation. When once asked if he had ever made a mistake, he could think of none.

Now, he finds himself on the bottom. He could appeal for "bi-partisan" help with the multitude of problems facing our nation. But, he's a "leader". He knows what's best for all of us. Meanwhile, we continue the dangerous and unpredictable slide into reality.