Well, i'm not sure my post was all that. But I appreciate the kind words. My comment is on this thought:
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Originally Posted by irateplatypus
however, i think that the degree of responsibility varies by issue. it's tough to hold any President completely accountable for the economy given the structure of our government and the preponderance of external factors.
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While I agree with this thought - not sure how one could disagree with it - it feels like the beginning of a hedge to me. Can I clarify the question?
What is it that we can hold this administration responsible for in the next 4 years? Certainly, as you point out, Iraq/terror issues are inextricably linked to Bush. But what else? Social security, Medicare, balanced budget, govornment waste?
Is it fair to say that if all that gets done is democracy in Iraq and continued low terror threats, that that is NOT enough? Or will that make people happy? For me, I will need more. Particularly to offset the continued degradation of environmental issues (that I'm strangely confident will continue).
I'm just trying to imagine the best case scenario for this administration, so I can get behind it. Nice victory speech by Bush, btw. I hope he can stand up to the less gracious members of his party who want to ramrod rather than unite.