My major complaint is that Bush won't fight back or take credit when credit is due.
Or veto
Your sentiments are very understandable. However, President Bush is an excellent Wu Li Master in re politics, IMHO. His position, as you cite, has continued to make him a target and focus point of his opponents. His opponents play the game of MSM 'Kingmaker" - Claiming credit whether due or not, and big "talks" on how one will fight fight fight. This is how the left plays.
Bush Admin knows this well. The left are "glory hogs". By perpetually dancing in and out of the "spotlight", the left has maintained their focus upon the man, President Bush, personally. He is defying their secular humanist version of "God" by not taking those positions you wished he would.
In other words, President Bush is very good at taking the bull by the horns.
Be of good cheer! :)