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

[philtration.livejournal.com]

This was a disaster that was just waiting to happen. This is what I mean in regards to taking care of ourselves first. You can not cross your fingers and hope for the best and call that leadership.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

There's an article this morning by Paul Krugman- where he says that the Bush administration isn't interested in much of the business of Government. They like playing about with the military, but they can't be doing with things like protecting their own people and the environment. I had exactly the same thought and would probably have written it up, only now it would look like plagiarism.

[philtration.livejournal.com]

I saw some of the stories on the BBC internet site but I am not sure about how much coverage you are receiving. This has turned into a national nightmare and so much of it could have been avoided. The mood here is turning from shock, horror and disbelief into rage. Pure rage for letting this happen in our own home.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We're getting a lot of coverage. It's been the lead story for several days. Our news programmes are giving weight both to the disaster itself and to the political fallout.