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 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.