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Originally posted by Rolo@Jan 26 2005, 07:46 PM
Iīm not sure Bush will go down in history as someone to remember - he simply lacks the charisma and vision of a great leader. But the same can be said about Al Gore/John Kerry, and this is why Bush will be here until 2008... he didnīt win the elections, because of the things he said... He won because, out of 293 million people in the US the democrats choosed 2 people with even less charisma and vision than Bush - and I think that is an even more scary thought than Bush 
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Come now. Being a successful President is not based on charisma.
Clinton had tons of charisma, but history will judge him as a status quo President. He did nothing major, and never pusehd for any major change in the world, or the country. ( but for his wifes attempt to socialize medicine). He will be remembered for being impeached and getting a BJ from a chubby intern.
Bush, even if you hate the man and his polices, is not a status quo President. Bush is pushing very hard to shape the future in dramatic ways, not only in foreign policy - with the Bush Doctrine, but also in domestic issues. Trying to take on Social Security reform, and major tax overhaul is HUGE. If he accomplishes just on of these things it would be major.
Bush's policies may suck, but he has confronted major issues and has tried to shape them the way he sees fit. Bush is a visionary President who thinks he can change the world. There are not many Presidents who have this view, and fewer who accomplished it.
The funny thing is that his dad, was like Clinton - a status quo, keep the shop straight kind of President. No vision at all.
Bush will go down as one of the most influential President of all times - not only in US but world stage.