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The thread was about rating George "Dubyah" wasn't it? Well IMHO he isn't doing a great job; adequate but not great. However, he IS standing up for his principles (right OR wrong) and not switching to the political view of the moment. As it pertains to world politics, he seems to say something and commits to it. Just check your own local politician on that level.
To me, that earns him a few points. 'Course all those points are dismissed 'cause some of his principles are kinda' "boneheaded".....
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