I have listened to several people talk about the damage George W. Bush has done with the image of America overseas. I must confess that I regarded these comments without giving much weight to the implications.
Since becoming president, Bush had become such a familiar punch line for comedians and political pundits, I didn't take anything relating to him serious. To me, Bush was like the alcoholic uncle in your family who flies in for a wedding or a funeral and embarrasses everyone with his obnoxious antics and ridiculous rhetoric. When he does something stupid, you shake your head, laugh, and try to wish him away from reality.
I have never been particularly interested in politics. I am part of that so-called "clueless" young generation of hip-hoppers who considered all politicians crooks in suits. I had seen enough of them promise the moon to spirited voters during campaigns and then blatantly ignore those promises once elected. Politicians were like used car salesmen to me--you search around for the one who seems to lie to you the least; all the while understanding you will likely get screwed no matter who you voted for. Hence, I rarely voted.
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