NEW RULE

History will judge.

Concerning several choices, President Bush and I disagreed. He was ideological. He was obstinate. Occasionally, he was ridiculous. However, he was not the “worst president.”

James Buchanan initiated the Civil War. Herbert Hoover supervised the Great Depression. Richard Nixon paralyzed our government. Jimmy Carter imperiled our economy and national security. These were worse presidents.

President Bush was imperfect. His domestic policy was chaotic. His foreign policy was courageous. His personality was vexing. With that stated, America is safer. Terrorism is scarcer. Historians will analyze this administration’s actions. President Bush’s critics should shut up.