One of the few Steyn columns I disagree with.
Mark Helprin, writing in the WSJ, has a real hit piece on W as well.
Bush has been "... going with 'C'mon, guys, let's roll!' the words of Todd Beamer as he and the brave passengers of Flight 93 took on their Islamist hijackers."
And he has been " ... talking up the virtues of courage and self-reliance demonstrated on Flight 93 ..."
... the media just haven't been telling anyone. The talking heads are the one spewing the garbage.
Those who are able to see the President's frequent speeches live on tv know what he is saying. Those who only hear sound bites get the liberal-filtered version.
Steyn is assuming what we see is what is. But Bush knows the Art of War, and the necessity to feign incapacity.
"All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him. If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected."
I hope you're right, Pokey -- but see Mark Helprin's article in today's WSJ: Written on Water.
Sorry pokey, but there's actually a lot of truth to what Mark Steyn wrote. Bush has squandered some of the opportunites afforded him last winter. He has caved into pressure on other issues not mentioned by Steyn, too, i.e., CFR. And yes, he could have used the bully pulpit, at least a couple of times in the past year.....to an effective end.
I still think Bush is a great President......but he has let his arms be twisted too much by those with no morals and no concern for this country (i.e., little Tommy fufu, Kennedy the murderer, and Leaky Leahy).