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]

I see that the French government is blaming this disaster on the U.S. for not reversing the global warming trend. Yes, it is now our responsibility to change the climate of the entire planet! Funny how they say nothing about the biggest polluter in the world, China.
Japan has offered $200,000. That is not a mistake in my typing. $200,000. After we were ridiculed across the globe for offering $30,000,000 for the tsunami victims. After rebuilding Japan and then spending 60 years defending them so their economy can grow strong, they offer $200,000.