Issue:President outlines role of his faith - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - January 12, 2005:

Specific: " 'I think people attack me because they are fearful that I will then say that you're not equally as patriotic if you're not a religious person,' Mr. Bush said. 'I've never said that. I've never acted like that. I think that's just the way it is. "

Comment: BINGO!!! The more truly dishonest part is that he is unaware that while he may not say it, his media members DO! And this says nothing of rank and file of the party.

This administration has paid columnists to push agenda items, whether it is education policy or applying pressure to people who are related to spies (I'm referring to the Novak/Plame affair).

It is the swift boat ads. It is the connection between 9-11/Iraq and WMD. It's that he never made a mistake.

What is troubling is the notion of reality for this President. While I might grant that the President is a decent human being and means well. I believe he is genuine in his feelings. But he clearly does not have a concept for "emotional intelligence"

The President is making a statement about how he thinks about the relationship between the office and the people. He does not believe his power comes from the people.

The President is stating that he is unaware of the less scrupulous or less genuine are using his personal religious position of faith as cover for political and governmental power.

- That was my being kind version.
- My not so kind version:

The not so kind take is that he is a holy warrior on a crusade...
The concern is not that he will not leave after 4 years.
Prediction: Before next Presidential election season cranks up - A serious challenge to the Presidential term limit will be initiated in Congress. It is a logical next step in a pattern of a pursuit for power and control over and above a less than genuine faith.

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