With Bush's popularity falling to Nixon territory, I've been wondering what he will do to regain his popularity. I think we all agree saying "I am not a liar" ain't going to get him very far. Given his desires to be a bold leader, and his history of being a reclusive drunk, anything is possible. So, for my first entry here at DailyKos, I offer a poll. What will Bush do next?
Bomb Iran. This is my choice. I think he'll double down the Iraq War with a hit and run raid, some have called this the "drive-by shooting" strategy, hoping for a rally-around-the-flag reaction.
Invade Syria Another way to double down the war.
Declare Martial Law at the first flu sniffle. Bush hinted at this with his early Bird Flu statements. He could outlaw protests and claim he is saving lives.
Arrest a couple of prominent Democrats for treason. This will certainly play the his base.
Give up and go back to the ranch full-time. This envisions Bush grabbing a Jack Daniels and some Wacky dust and going home.
Declare victory and pull out of Iraq. Certainly the most prudent choice. It didn't help Nixon, though.
Cut taxes and increase spending. An old standby that never gets old.
Capture Osama Bin Laden. Assuming he could pull this trick out of his hat.
Resign. Give us President Dick Cheney and both middle fingers.
Fire everybody except Condi. There is a story in the
Washington Times that Bush is only talking to his wife, mother, Condi, and Karen Hughes these days.