Accused of changing the rationale for 'his' war, and hounded for mismanaging it. Derided as an uninspiring public speaker. Belittled as an idiot. Blamed for dividing the nation. Charged with incompetence in his administration. Accused of trampling on the Constitution. Engaged in censorship and manipulation of the press. Mockingly compared with lower primates. Pressured for a key Cabinet Advisor's resignation.
Of course, we're referring to Lincoln.
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History exonerated Lincoln from the aspersions cast by his critics. I firmly believe that history, too, will exonerate President Bush from the same.
Iraq will be a democratic and stabilizing force in the middle east, and will serve as the foothold in that region of oppression for the spread of freedom. President Bush will be the one, rightfully, credited with that success.
Its easy to be negative and condescending toward the mission in Iraq now, but when judgment is passed on the actions of the Bush administration by tomorrow's historians I think the consensus will be that Bush did the right thing.
(via Protein Wisdom)