"George W. Bush's presidency appears headed for colossal historical disgrace. Barring a cataclysmic event on the order of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, after which the public might rally around the White House once again, there seems to be little the administration can do to avoid being ranked on the lowest tier of U.S. presidents. And that may be the best-case scenario. Many historians are now wondering whether Bush, in fact, will be remembered as the very worst president in all of American history."
That's the view of Sean Wilentz, a leading US historian - as published in Rolling Stone magazine.
In what some might consider a startling proposition - that is, that Bush has reached the nadir of his Presidency and is unlikely to recover and then, to boot, be remembered as the worst President in the history of the USA - Wilentz painstakinly does an analysis of Bush from all perspectives - domestically, internationally and in relation to the Iraq War.
It makes for rather depressing reading when one considers the catalogue of "actions" and "non-actions" of Bush and his Administration. Of course it is interesting to reflect on the fact that with more than 2 years to go in his Presidency Bush is effectively being written off as a dud.
Read the complete Rolling Stones piece here. And, oh yes, enjoy the Rolling Stone's cover!
That's the view of Sean Wilentz, a leading US historian - as published in Rolling Stone magazine.
In what some might consider a startling proposition - that is, that Bush has reached the nadir of his Presidency and is unlikely to recover and then, to boot, be remembered as the worst President in the history of the USA - Wilentz painstakinly does an analysis of Bush from all perspectives - domestically, internationally and in relation to the Iraq War.
It makes for rather depressing reading when one considers the catalogue of "actions" and "non-actions" of Bush and his Administration. Of course it is interesting to reflect on the fact that with more than 2 years to go in his Presidency Bush is effectively being written off as a dud.
Read the complete Rolling Stones piece here. And, oh yes, enjoy the Rolling Stone's cover!
Comments