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Politics : GOPwinger Lies/Distortions/Omissions/Perversions of Truth
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From: geode001/16/2009 4:14:16 AM
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Bush’s real legacy: myth of omnipotent US military is over
Gerard Baker, US Editor

Like a condemned man allowed to speak to the court after his sentencing, George Bush gets to talk to the American people one last time tonight before his presidency is quietly consigned to history.

His final prime-time address, aides say, will endeavour to be forward-looking. A cynic might say that is because there isn’t much worth talking about the last eight years. Perhaps even Mr Bush is putting his faith in the audacity of hope.

But even if the President would prefer to leave with his eyes on the future, the rest of the world will surely ponder the last few days of his presidency mainly by looking back.

Americans seem to regard the Bush years as among the worst in their nation’s history. His opinion poll rating remains, to the end, just about the lowest since records began.

Around most of the world his standing is, if anything, lower.....

Times UK
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