To the contrary, PS, I think he does have a speech impediment, not a thinking impediment. He uses the word "interests" fairly often; watch how he tries to wrap his tongue around the "-ests" sound. It is clearly a problem for him.
My youngest had a similar problem as a youngster, and it took several years with a speech therapist to get rid of it; even so, it recurs when he's tired or embarrassed. (He's a college junior, with a 3.95 GPA.)
As someone in public life, don't you think GW would have corrected the problem if he could? But, the point I want to make is that one superficial aspect, such as speech mannerisms, should not lead a rational person to conclude that he's either too arrogant to change or too stupid to converse correctly. Those who meet with him directly are almost universally complimentary in their comments about his grasp of issues, his directness, and his honesty. Those who underestimate him because of his speech often rue their own judgement. Just ask Ann Richards.
So, I repeat; feel free to criticize him for his ideas or his programs. Don't make assumptions based on plastic superficialities.
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