Comments on: The anchoress on W http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/ The unbearable lightness of Lex. Enjoy! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:48:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David Curp http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/comment-page-1/#comment-422101 David Curp Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:37:01 +0000 http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/#comment-422101 The neat thing about being over 40 is that one gets a certain historical perspective (especially when one is already a historian). Having seen how ferociously the left savaged President Reagan and by the time of his death pretended that they had been on board in confronting the Soviets and easing us out of the Cold War, I think, that if we can stay the course in Iraq and make it as relatively decent as Jordan (about as big an if as there is, I know - but the audacity of President Bush's gamble is striking when you think about it) that history (and most of his current critics) will be very, very kind to President Bush. One often hears the claim ad nauseum that there can be no "war on terror" because terrorism is a tactic - usually by the same people who regard the much more amorphous war on poverty as praiseworthy. By demonstrating to state sponsors of terrorism by our interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq the high costs of terror-coddling (which includes trying to play a shell-game about WMDs that you have agreed your country will not develop) we've made this particular set of tactics much more risky, which in itself is a great point gained. The neat thing about being over 40 is that one gets a certain historical perspective (especially when one is already a historian). Having seen how ferociously the left savaged President Reagan and by the time of his death pretended that they had been on board in confronting the Soviets and easing us out of the Cold War, I think, that if we can stay the course in Iraq and make it as relatively decent as Jordan (about as big an if as there is, I know – but the audacity of President Bush’s gamble is striking when you think about it) that history (and most of his current critics) will be very, very kind to President Bush.

One often hears the claim ad nauseum that there can be no “war on terror” because terrorism is a tactic – usually by the same people who regard the much more amorphous war on poverty as praiseworthy. By demonstrating to state sponsors of terrorism by our interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq the high costs of terror-coddling (which includes trying to play a shell-game about WMDs that you have agreed your country will not develop) we’ve made this particular set of tactics much more risky, which in itself is a great point gained.

]]> By: Kris, in New England http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/comment-page-1/#comment-422100 Kris, in New England Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:24:24 +0000 http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/#comment-422100 Well said Subsunk. I too believe that history will judge W far more fairly than any attempts in the here and now. He faced the worst tragedy this country has ever known. He lead us through our darkest hour, stood strong and made decisions that have ensured this country has not been attacked since that horrible September morning. I daresay there are probably only 2 or 3 past Presidents who could have handled what W was faced with just 8 months into his first term. Clinton the Male isn't one of them and god help us if it's true, Clinton the Female won't be either. Well said Subsunk. I too believe that history will judge W far more fairly than any attempts in the here and now.

He faced the worst tragedy this country has ever known. He lead us through our darkest hour, stood strong and made decisions that have ensured this country has not been attacked since that horrible September morning.

I daresay there are probably only 2 or 3 past Presidents who could have handled what W was faced with just 8 months into his first term. Clinton the Male isn’t one of them and god help us if it’s true, Clinton the Female won’t be either.

]]> By: Subsunk http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/comment-page-1/#comment-422099 Subsunk Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:52:05 +0000 http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/#comment-422099 If results are what count.... Then W will be known as more of a success than most. And there's not a damn thing any of us can do which will compare to the amazing turnaround of a 40 yr old drunk to the most admired man in the world for 7 yrs in a row. He wouldn't be there because he's been treated well by 90% of the nation either. And that's sayin' something. http://www.topix.com/forum/who/hillary-clinton/TTTE3V2JSBGAC7DR6 I note that over the seven years of polls I surveyed, he was the most admired every year, but each successive year's article mentioned how he was less admired every year to match his dropping popularity. Some articles even dared to mention why some nimrod reporter THOUGHT or BELIEVED his numbers were dropping. (Couldn't be because of some vapid propaganda machine which is almost as efficient as Joseph Goebbels in its relentless tenacity to pursue Bush Derangement Syndrome, could it?) It is awful hard to get up in the morning, shave your face while looking at yourself in the mirror, and know that "the entire world thinks you are the most evil man in history" and still DO YOUR JOB every day without complaint or a hint of feeling sorry for himself, or saying that he is being treated unfairly. Most unpopular? Worst ever? Those are judgments by mental midgets. I posted on this at Blackfive a couple of days ago. W is tougher than a sack full of wolverines, in my humble opinion. He may not be as tough as some of our Marine Corps Corporals, or Army Captains, but he's a durn sight tougher than most Presidents in our history. And the rest of us ought to be ashamed for allowing our own countrymen to savage so noble a Man so often without response. You can quote me. Subsunk If results are what count….
Then W will be known as more of a success than most. And there’s not a damn thing any of us can do which will compare to the amazing turnaround of a 40 yr old drunk to the most admired man in the world for 7 yrs in a row. He wouldn’t be there because he’s been treated well by 90% of the nation either. And that’s sayin’ something.

http://www.topix.com/forum/who/hillary-clinton/TTTE3V2JSBGAC7DR6

I note that over the seven years of polls I surveyed, he was the most admired every year, but each successive year’s article mentioned how he was less admired every year to match his dropping popularity. Some articles even dared to mention why some nimrod reporter THOUGHT or BELIEVED his numbers were dropping. (Couldn’t be because of some vapid propaganda machine which is almost as efficient as Joseph Goebbels in its relentless tenacity to pursue Bush Derangement Syndrome, could it?)

It is awful hard to get up in the morning, shave your face while looking at yourself in the mirror, and know that “the entire world thinks you are the most evil man in history” and still DO YOUR JOB every day without complaint or a hint of feeling sorry for himself, or saying that he is being treated unfairly.

Most unpopular? Worst ever? Those are judgments by mental midgets. I posted on this at Blackfive a couple of days ago. W is tougher than a sack full of wolverines, in my humble opinion. He may not be as tough as some of our Marine Corps Corporals, or Army Captains, but he’s a durn sight tougher than most Presidents in our history.

And the rest of us ought to be ashamed for allowing our own countrymen to savage so noble a Man so often without response. You can quote me.

Subsunk

]]> By: PeterGunn http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/comment-page-1/#comment-422098 PeterGunn Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:57:49 +0000 http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/#comment-422098 Granted, Mr f. Sad but true, isn't it. Granted, Mr f. Sad but true, isn’t it.

]]> By: Skippy-san http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/comment-page-1/#comment-422097 Skippy-san Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:32:46 +0000 http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/#comment-422097 I think folks should read McCullough's book on Truman before thinking thet GWB will be treated the same way by history. They were very different-despite those who want to force the comparison. I think folks should read McCullough’s book on Truman before thinking thet GWB will be treated the same way by history.

They were very different-despite those who want to force the comparison.

]]> By: fliterman http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/comment-page-1/#comment-422096 fliterman Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:42:13 +0000 http://www.neptunuslex.com/2008/01/30/the-anchoress-on-w/#comment-422096 #6 PG - Yes, many might be surprised to learn of Herbert Hoover's uncommon character, and his many admirable accomplishments, both in the public and private sectors. Nevertheless, whether victim or not, when the Ship of State runs aground, History will never look very favorably upon the Captain at the helm. #6 PG – Yes, many might be surprised to learn of Herbert Hoover’s uncommon character, and his many admirable accomplishments, both in the public and private sectors.

Nevertheless, whether victim or not, when the Ship of State runs aground, History will never look very favorably upon the Captain at the helm.

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