Bush thinking about his legacy

Mysteriously, for a President at 26% approval and under fire from all sides of the political spectrum, George W. Bush seems quite relaxed.  Quite puzzling.  Peter Baker of the Washington Post notes how Bush is looking to political historians to put things in context for him:

Not generally known for intellectual curiosity, Bush is seeking outthose who are, engaging in a philosophical exploration of the currentsof history that have swept up his administration.  For all the setbacks, he remains unflinching, rarely expressingdoubt in his direction, yet trying to understand how he got off course.

These sessions, usually held in the Oval Office or the elegant living areas of the executive mansion, are never listedon the president's public schedule and remain largely unknown even tomany on his staff. To some of those invited to talk, Bush seems alone,isolated by events beyond his control, with trusted advisers takingtheir leave and erstwhile friends turning on him.

Bush is not even finished with his presidency and he is already looking back on it as if 20 years have passed.  Newsflash: there is still a war in Iraq; Katrina victims are still being largely ignores; and the American public still has no faith in politicians.  Get working!

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[Cayobo]

The GWB Legacy:

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