Kings

[poliphilo]

George Bush reminds me of those useless late-18th century kings, George III and Louis XVI. He has no instinct for leadership; he has to be told what to do. "Say, Mr President, don't you think it would be a good idea if you flew down to the Delta and put in an appearance?" "Awww...do I have to?"

A natural-born leader would have been down there, mingling with the refugees, just as soon as it was safe to fly.

Sooner or later every dynasty throws up a man unsuited to the job.

George III was a successful farmer and Louis XVI had a talent for watchmaking and George Bush- if left to his own devices- would have cut the mustard (just)in the lower levels of middle management.

Did they tip the tea into Boston harbour for this? I think not.

Comments

[lblanchard.livejournal.com]

With respect, I think you are mistaken in one respect. We received offers of immediate aid in the sense of folks going to New Orleans. The folks currently in charge are having an enormously difficult time coordinating among the many different agencies as it it; adding another layer of relationships would add to the confusion.

Condoleeza Rice has thankfully accepted, on behalf of the nation, all offers of financial aid as well as other kinds of aid further out.