It probably goes against so-called "conventional wisdom", but I don't see this as a problem.
I just read recently that President Bush is enjoying a favorablity rating these days in the 50's whereas Obozo's numbers are in the low 40's.
The years 2000 to 2008 aren't looking so bad to more and more folks apparently.
Yes, a lot of conservatives, include me, thought G.W. was not conservative enough fiscally, but there was no better warm fuzzy then seeing G.W. with the troops. Missing that.
Seems like 2 and 1/2 years of Obama in office can do a lot to put things into perspective!