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To: g_w_north who wrote (155918)	12/10/2002 2:36:28 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1588494

It's common knowledge that Bush was not familiar with 'the outside world' (except maybe Fox in Mexico) before his election so the logical conclusion is that most of his foreign policy is derived from quick tutelage based on a narrow view of the world. I don't disagree that Bush has had to learn a lot, quickly. However, the important point is that the guy rose to the occasion. Contrast with the previous administration who, for the first two years, not only APPEARED incompetent, but literally couldn't get organized enough to make basic appointments during that time frame. The current administration hit the ground running, and I just don't think one can argue that the management skills within the administration are anything other than phenominal. Your assertion concerning "quick tutelage based on a narrow view" sort of has it ass-backwards. I would argue that a strong delegator, like Bush, has a much broader view than a micromanager like the previous president, who essentially had inexperienced, intellectually weak staff and cabinet, and didn't rely on them anyway. Essentially, while Clinton made decisions based on his own perspective (which may explain some of the horrible screw-ups), Bush appears to make decisions based on the advice of the most competent people in the nation. Cheney, Rumsfeld, Powell, Rice. This is a foreign policy dream team if ever there was one. Bush is, of course, lousy in impromptu speaking situations. But does that correlate in any way with management skill, talent, or intellect? Of course not. And I think he has proven it time and time again. I believe Bush has made two major bungles to date: (1) Cow-towing to Teddy Kennedy on a crappy education bill, and (2) Handing out a ton of subsidies to farmers. Both were actions taken in an effort to get some cooperation in other areas, and he should have known better -- they screwed his dad to the wall on the "No New Taxes" pledge and they basically did the same thing to Junior on these issues. Hopefully, he has learned. One thing appears certain -- Bush will NOT sell our sovereignty to the Chinese or anyone else.

To: g_w_north who wrote (155918)	12/10/2002 3:27:02 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1588494

Totally agree with you on that point and in this is why I disagree that Bush is a great leader. It's common knowledge that Bush was not familiar with 'the outside world' (except maybe Fox in Mexico) before his election so the logical conclusion is that most of his foreign policy is derived from quick tutelage based on a narrow view of the world. The relationship between Fox and Bush is an interesting one. Fox and Bush.....it sounds like an old fashion steak place. <g> Seriously, at the beginning of his administration, Bush and Fox seemed like good buds; now it seems Fox goes out of his way to piss Bush off and takes stances that are critical of his administration. Interestingly, all the negative fall out is directed at Canada but in reality, Mexico and Fox have been far more critical of Bush and his policies. Then again, they don't call Bush a moron......at least not in English. <g> ted